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Science & engineering
- Astronomy, astrophysics, & planetary science
- Atmospheric science & oceanography
- Bioinformatics
- Biological data & atlases
- Biological engineering
- Biology
- Bioscience protocols & methods
- Chemical & materials properties
- Chemical engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer science
- Earth sciences
- Energy
- Environment
- Materials science & engineering
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Neuroscience & cognitive science
- Nuclear science & engineering
- Oceanic science
- Physics
- Science, technology, & society (STS)
Humanities & social sciences
- Anthropology & archeology
- Architecture & art
- Classical studies
- Ethnic studies
- Film studies
- History
- Language learning media – The Crandall Collection
- Library & information science
- Linguistics
- Literature (English & American)
- Literature (foreign languages & literatures)
- Media studies
- MIT in popular culture
- Music
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Science, technology, & society (STS)
- Theater arts
- Women’s & gender studies
See also
Overlooking the Charles River, Hayden offers quiet spaces with spectacular views or you can hide away in the basement!
Individual study
- Large tables and carrels located on all floors.
- Comfortable seating in many window nooks on 1st & 2nd floors.
Group study
- Basement – partially enclosed space next to Athena Cluster – for up to 8 people.
- 1st floor – two rooms for up to 6 people. Chalkboards. First come, first served.
- 3rd floor – holds up to 10 people – includes whiteboard. Reservable – see Reserve a group study room for details.
- See: Hayden group study for complete information.
24/7 space
Available to the left of the main entrance to Hayden Library. The space includes:
- Comfortable furniture for studying and a view of the Lipschitz Courtyard & artwork.
- Several computer workstations, an Athena printer, a photocopier/scanner, and two group study rooms.
- Entry to this room (after hours) is restricted to members of the MIT Community with a valid MIT ID.
- To promote a safe and secure environment in this room when Hayden Library is closed, an emergency phone with a direct line to MIT Campus Police is provided.