Welcome, students! Explore what the Libraries can do for you.
We're Here to Help
The Libraries staff dedicate themselves to answering your questions and providing access to materials and spaces to learn and explore. They'll tailor and personalize information-seeking techniques and resources to match your particular needs. Let's get you started.
Have a question?
Find and Use Materials
We steward over 3.5 million volumes acquired since Dartmouth’s founding in 1769, along with the institution's records. Whether you seek a physical book, a digital magazine, a movie to stream, or maps, camera equipment, and rare books, we have it all. If you can't find what you need, we'll source it for you!
- Search for books, articles, and more in Library Search.
- Discover resources by subject with our research guides.
- Access materials on reserve for your class.
- Borrow books, videos, technology, and more.
- Access resources from off-campus.
Paper and Project Support
Empowering you on your research journey is at the core of what we do. There are many ways to use library services to get help with a paper, project, or anything in between.
- There’s a subject librarian for every department and school at Dartmouth. Find yours!
- Meet with a librarian for individualized help by booking an appointment online.
- Find out more about how we can help you with research.
- Email us a question or chat in real time with a librarian. Ask us anything!
Spaces and Places
There's plenty of space in the libraries. You can study in silence, meet with your group, record a podcast, or order a coffee without ever leaving the library.
- We have many library locations for you to choose from, with some open 24 hours! Refer to our opening hours calendar.
- Book a study room to collaborate with classmates.
- Print and scan in the Libraries.