MIT faculty, students, and staff may access three 24/7 study spaces in libraries located across campus – accessible via MIT ID when the libraries are closed.

The spaces

Barker Library (10-500)

• Seating for over 90 people
• “Quiet” study space inside the Great Dome – additional study areas in portions of the 5th floor
• Equipment available includes computers (Windows), free MIT-only B&W printing, and a scanner.
• 2 all-gender restrooms, 1 ADA accessible

Dewey Library (E53-100)

• Seating for 26 people
  • 1 large table
  • 20 study carrels
• Equipment available includes:
  • 1 computer (Windows)
  • Monitors + connector cables (for laptops)
  • Free MIT-only B&W and color printing
  • KIC scanner
  • Day lockers
• Hot and cold water dispenser availble
• The entire space is ADA accessible, including the all-gender restroom

Hayden Library (14S-100)

• Seating for 225 people
• Conversational study spaces on floors 1 and 1M and eight bookable group study rooms
• Enter from main or courtyard entrances with MIT ID
• Cold water dispenser available
• Equipment available includes:
  • Computers (Windows)
  • Free MIT-only B&W and color printing
  • KIC scanner
• 2 all-gender restrooms, ADA accessible

Rotch Library (7-238)

• Pilot program for Academic Year 2023-2024 on the 2nd (main) floor of Rotch
• Seating for over 60 people
• Quiet study space with large windows
• Equipment available includes:
  • Computers (Windows)
  • Monitors + connector cables (for laptops)
  • Free MIT-only B&W and color printing
  • Self-checkout station
  • KIC scanner
• No restrooms inside Rotch Library; the closest are in the Infinite Corridor

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