Welcome to campus!

Join us for our 2015 Orientation events.

During Orientation week, the MIT Libraries will be participating in—and hosting—some events. Please join us for a walking tour, eat some ice cream, grab some goodies, and say hello! And don’t miss our resource page for new community members.

Students enjoying the Ice Cream Social

Students enjoying the 2014 Ice Cream Social

Undergraduate Students

  • Academic Expo
    What: An expo of MIT’s academic departments and programs. The Libraries will be ready to answer your questions and offer information about our resources and services.
    When: Tuesday, September 1, 2 – 3:30 pm
    Where: Johnson Ice Rink (W34). Look for the Libraries’ banner.
  • Library Tours
    What: Take a break from academic departments during Freshman Explorations and join us for a walking tour of the MIT Libraries.
    When: Thursday, September 3, tours start at 2:30pm & 3pm
    Where: Meet in Lobby 7; ends outside Hayden Library for the ice cream social
  • Ice Cream Social
    What: Eat tasty Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and chat with librarians!
    When: Thursday, September 3, 3-5pm
    Where:  Lipchitz Courtyard (Building 14); rain location: hallway in front of Hayden Library (Building 14)

Wider MIT Community

  • Community Fair
    What: Libraries’ staff will be ready to answer your questions and offer information about our resources and services. Pick up handouts and goodies.
    When: Tuesday, September 8, 12:30-3:30pm
    Where: Kresge Oval, outside the Student Center
  • Parent Orientation Library Tours
    What: A walking tour of all the MIT Libraries.
    When: Monday, August 31, tours start at 3 & 4 pm
    Where: Meet in Lobby 7; ends outside Hayden Library
  • Spouses & Partners Learning Fair
    What:
    An Expo event hosted by MIT’s Spouses & Partners group. The Libraries will be ready to answer your questions and offer information about our resources and services.
    When: Wednesday, September 2, 1-3pm
    Where: Student Center (W20-307)