Located on Dartmouth’s Hanover campus, the Dana Biomedical Library is a welcoming space dedicated to the Geisel community, fostering education, research, and collaboration in a comfortable setting.
Get Here
Park
Street parking available. Use the ParkMobile app or sidewalk machines to pay. Free after 5pm. Other parking is available by permit. See parking at Dartmouth for more details.
Transit
There are two bus stops close to Dana Library
- Stop ID: 20 on Maynard Street
- Stop ID: 40 on College Street
To reach these bus stops, use the free Advance Transit bus system or the Dartmouth Campus Connector.
Navigate the Library
Navigate the Library
Hours
Our library staff are available to answer questions during our general public hours. Dartmouth faculty, staff, and Geisel graduate students can access the library 24/7 using your Dartmouth ID.
Accessible Entry
The building at 37 Dewey Field Road is accessible from both the upper and lower entrances. There is an elevator to take you to the library on the 3rd floor. For additional information, please call 603-646-0516 or email us.
Restrooms and Amenities
- Self-service café/lounge
- Gender-neutral bathrooms
- Quiet study spaces
- Reservable collaboration rooms
- Computer carrels
- Printing
Collaboration Rooms
Collaboration rooms may be booked during public hours by groups of two or more Geisel graduate students only.
Dana 333
Dana Library collaboration rooms may be booked during public hours by Geisel graduate students only. They are available for groups of two or more.
Dana 334
Noise Level: quiet
This large study room offers configurable tables and two wall-mounted monitors
Dana 338
Dana Library collaboration rooms may be booked during public hours by Geisel graduate students only. They are available for groups of two or more.
Dana 342
Dana Library collaboration rooms may be booked during public hours by Geisel graduate students only. They are available for groups of two or more.
Dana Cafe
Noise Level: normal
Bring your lunch! This area has microwaves, refrigerator, and Keurig machine to help you study.
Dana Carrel Room 339
Noise Level: silent
Recent updates boast spacious carrels, comfortable seating and the only fully silent space in Dana Library
Dana East Reading Room
Noise Level: quiet
High top tables, standing desks, rolling whiteboards, comfy couches, and great natural light make this a wonderful place to get some work done!
Dana Lounge
Noise Level: quiet
The area offers a quiet space for study or reflection complete with comfy couches and chairs
Dana South Reading Room
Noise Level: quiet
This open and bright space offers quiet collaborations as well as individual study. Rolling whiteboards, high top seating, and monitors dot this large study area for increased study options
