Baker-Berry Library offers lockers for students and scholarly long-term study rooms for the Dartmouth community. See if these services are right for you.

Lockers

Store your books and other personal items easily. We offer lockers for all Dartmouth students. If you're another Dartmouth affiliate, inquire with our Circulation Desk staff for consideration—depending on availability.

Cabinet Lockers:

  • Reserved for students working on theses.
  • You may obtain a key at the Circulation Desk after submitting an application signed by your instructor.
  • Find these lockers on Berry Level 3 and Level 4 along the north walls.

Sherman Art Library:

  • Available to Art Department affiliates only.

Steel Lockers:

How to Apply

Complete the application below and bring it to the Baker-Berry Circulation Desk. If there are more applicants than lockers, Dartmouth seniors will have priority.

Rules

  • All library materials stored in a locker must be checked out to your library account.
  • Items stored in your locker must be checked out to you and renewed when due date approaches.
  • Libraries staff retain the right to periodically inspect locker contents. We will return any library materials that are not checked out back to the stacks.
  • You may store your personal belongings in the lockers (except food and beverages).
  • Food and beverages are not permitted in the Baker-Berry lockers at any time.
  • If a library item in your locker is recalled, you will still be obligated to return the item by the due date specified on the recall notice.
  • If the locker has a key, you must keep your key connected with its barcoded tag. Both key and tag need to be returned to the Circulation desk when vacating the locker. A replacement fee of $25.00 may be applied if the key cannot be checked in due to a missing barcode tag.
  • You may forfeit locker use privileges for failure to follow the rules listed above.

Libraries Responsibility

  • Locker assignments are confidential. We will not share your name, locker number, or combination with anyone.
  • In case you forget your combination, we'll provide the combination only after checking your ID against the list of locker assignments.
  • If you've forgotten your key for the cabinet lockers, we will not open your locker for you.

Lost Keys

If you lose your key, you will be charged a $25 replacement fee. You take full responsibility for having your key when needed. Library staff will not open lockers by request in the event of a forgotten key.

Scholarly Long-Term Studies

Baker-Berry Library has 49 scholarly long-term studies to support you with your scholarly activities. We assign studies based on the following:

  • your status as an applicant (Dartmouth student, faculty, staff, etc.)
  • how you intend to use the study
  • and your willingness to share.

Scholarly Activities That Qualify:

  • Writing a book, research paper, or thesis
  • Preparation for a course
  • Preparation of Dartmouth planning reports and official documents
  • Projects using library materials extensively

Availability

We offer a combination of single occupancy and shared rooms. The distribution outlined below is subject to change.

LocationNumber of StudiesOccupancy
4th Floor12for undergraduate and graduate thesis writers; eleven shared spaces (two people)
5th Floor12for visiting scholars and faculty; four shared spaces (two people)
6th Floor12for faculty; all single occupancy
7th Floor13for faculty and emeritus faculty actively engaged in research; four shared spaces (two people)

How to Apply

The Libraries accept applications on a rolling basis. We recommend that you submit an application at least one month before the term you wish to start, as there is often a waitlist for these studies. We cannot guarantee applicants a space.

Submit your application via email to:

Usage Guidelines

  • Room assignments are typically available on the first day of the assigned term.
  • Thesis studies are shared by two occupants to better serve the graduate and undergraduate population.
  • Those who have not had a study before will be given preference over those that have.
  • Room assignments are for the approved occupants only and may not be shared with a non-approved occupant.
  • After your room assignment ends, you'll need to renew your application.
  • Visiting scholars must have official appointment letters and be eligible for Dartmouth Libraries usage privileges.
  • Students: your assignment is valid for only one term.
  • Faculty: your assignment is valid for one term or one year.