Category: Library spaces

Introducing Oasis of Calm
New name, new day, new location; same inner peace
The Libraries are happy to resume our weekly half hour of silent mindfulness, now held in The Oasis (located on the...
Selected Hayden collections moving November 4-8
In advance of the Hayden Library renovation, collections currently located on the first floor of the library will move to other...
Hayden course reserves moving November 27
Temporary locations will be in place through spring 2020
In advance of the Hayden Library renovation, all course reserves currently housed in Hayden will move to other locations. In order...

A New Vision for Hayden
Libraries reveal designs for upcoming renovation
The Libraries have been developing designs for the upcoming Hayden Library renovation with Kennedy & Violich Architecture (KVA). The new design...

Hayden renovation update: Key dates for the fall term
Harvard Library privileges, reserves, and more
At the end of the fall 2019 term, Hayden Library will close in preparation for the upcoming renovation. The new Hayden...

Hayden Library print collections: The renovation and beyond
This story was originally published on June 3, 2019. The MIT Libraries are committed to supporting the research and learning needs...
A letter from Chris Bourg about the Hayden renovation
The following letter was sent to all MIT faculty on May 28, 2019. Dear colleagues, I write today to share some...

The community weighs in on the Hayden renovation
What we've heard about improving library space
Visitors to Hayden Library have recently been found writing on the walls — at our request. On the stairwell landings between...

Watch a recording of Destination: Hayden
Feb. 13 event introduced the Hayden Library renovation project to the community
On February 13, 2019, Director Chris Bourg and Deputy Director Tracy Gabridge presented the MIT Libraries’ vision for the Hayden Library...