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

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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 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.

Capacity 7
Flat screen monitor, Whiteboard
Room with table and blue chairs. Flatscreen tvs on walls.

Dana 334

Noise Level: quiet

This large study room offers configurable tables and two wall-mounted monitors

Capacity 16
Individual study, Coffee nearby, Configurable tables, Flat screen monitor, Open 24/7, Quiet, Table seating, Whiteboard
Dana 338

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.

Capacity 8
Flat screen monitor, Video conferencing, Whiteboard
Dana 342

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.

Capacity 7
Flat screen monitor
Room with tables, chairs and microwaves. Some portions of the walls and floor and red.

Dana Cafe

Noise Level: normal

Bring your lunch! This area has microwaves, refrigerator, and Keurig machine to help you study.

Capacity 12
Coffee nearby, Open 24/7, Phone, Table seating
Room with study carrels and whiteboard.

Dana Carrel Room 339

Noise Level: silent

Recent updates boast spacious carrels, comfortable seating and the only fully silent space in Dana Library

Capacity 8
Individual study, Carrels, Coffee nearby, Open 24/7, Whiteboard
Room with table and chairs. Medical Skeleon in background.

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!

Capacity 42
Individual study, Coffee nearby, Open 24/7, Quiet, Soft seating, Table seating, Whiteboard
Room with table, chairs, couch, and ottomans. Red carpet with cream walls. Medical skeleton seen to the left.

Dana Lounge

Noise Level: quiet

The area offers a quiet space for study or reflection complete with comfy couches and chairs

Capacity 6
Individual study, Coffee nearby, Open 24/7, Quiet, Soft seating
Room with table and chairs center and tables with chairs against the walls. Pillars in center of room.

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

Capacity 29
Individual study, Coffee nearby, Open 24/7, Quiet, Soft seating, Table seating, Whiteboard