We recently launched a beta version of Unified Search – a new integrated search experience designed to make it easier to discover MIT Libraries resources from across multiple systems in one place.

The beta is opt-in only, and the existing search will remain available. A full release is planned for summer 2026, when Unified Search will become the primary search from the MIT Libraries homepage, replacing the current search.

Try it out and let us know what you think. Send feedback from the tool or go straight to the feedback form – your input will help us improve the experience!

Read more about the Unified Search beta.

Other ways we’re improving library search and discovery

Unified Search is part of a broader set of improvements across MIT Libraries systems, all aimed at making it easier to discover and access collections and services, including:

• Improving Search Our Collections: We are modernizing the library catalog experience to provide clearer tools for refining, filtering, and exploring results.
  Target release: Summer 2026
• MIT Libraries homepage redesign: A redesigned homepage will make it easier to start your research and quickly access search tools, guides, and services.
  Target release: Summer 2026
• DSpace@MIT upgrade: Improvements to the institutional repository will make it easier to discover MIT-authored research and open access materials.
  Target release: Late Spring 2026
• Dome upgrade: Enhancements to the digital collections repository will provide an easier way to explore photographs, archival materials, and other unique collections.
  Target release: Late Spring 2026