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About us

The future of knowledge depends on libraries. That future starts here.

Our vision? A world where more people have access to knowledge and more voices are heard. Where tools and solutions can be networked, shared, and “hacked.” Where knowledge not only provides answers, but empowers and inspires. We think libraries can help build this world. Let’s get started.

Undergraduate student Hannah Jacobs presents her open data project before an audience in the Nexus

Third Annual MIT Prize for Open Data Celebrates Researchers Across MIT

The prize was recently awarded to 10 individual and group research projects.

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MIT Libraries’ Enduring Vision

We envision a world where enduring, abundant, equitable, and meaningful access to information serves to empower and inspire humanity.

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Inside the Hayden Library Renovation

The renovated library and Building 14 courtyard are welcoming gathering spaces for the MIT community.

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Explore our organization

Here’s how we plan to contribute to a world with enduring, abundant, equitable, and meaningful access to information.

Who we are

Meet our staff and learn about opportunities to work with us

Inside our organization

What we live by

We aim to do great things and to find joy and meaning in our work

Vision, mission, values

How we’re shaping the future

We’re working to make libraries open, interactive, and computational

Strategic initiatives & research