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Engineering librarians convene and celebrate
Much of the world knows the strength of the MIT Libraries engineering resources, but did you know the librarians who work with our engineers meet annually to sharpen their tools and tactics? This...
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Elements
A studio photographer by trade, Mike Walker approaches subjects with the intention of drawing something out that one might not see or notice at first glance. In the Elements series, he captures...
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A very old map made new
Some in the MIT community will know that just over 200 years ago, the first geological map of the United Kingdom was created by the son of a blacksmith, William Smith. But did you know that in honor of...
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authors@MIT: Carlo Ratti and Matthew Claudel
Please join us as we celebrate the publication of The City of Tomorrow (Yale University Press), an exciting new book from Carlo Ratti and Matthew Claudel which explores the implications of their...
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From one print journal to a digital library: Agricultural engineering
Ford-Ferguson Model 9N MIT Libraries have added several databases in agriculture, food, and water recently: CAB Abstracts and Water Intelligence Online are examples. And while our newest product comes...
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Images of Science and Technology: Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
Join us to learn about how to contribute photographs and other media to Wikimedia Commons, a collection of 30+ million freely licensed media files that can be used in Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia....
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Elements show leaves Rotch Library October 9
Elements: An Exhibit of Photographs Capturing Scientific Phenomena will come down from the walls of Rotch Library on October 9, 2016. The show will go on, however, as six of the images will be on loan...
View ArticleOA research in the news: Using MRIs for fetal scans
Doctors usually check fetal development with ultrasound imaging, which can monitor a baby’s growth and show blood flow through the placenta, the organ that gives nutrients to the fetus. Researchers...
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Changes are coming to Hayden
This IAP, the Libraries will be making improvements to user spaces and ease of access to materials in Hayden Library. By rearranging collections within Hayden, we aim to improve wayfinding and try out...
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IAP 2017: Biology research
Learn about gene research, biology business information, and more. Biotech Business Information for Engineers and Scientists Wed, Jan 11, 11am-12:30pm, 14N-132 Register Contact: Georgiana McReynolds...
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Ada Lovelace Grant recipient announced
Graduate student Jessika Khazrik is the first recipient of the Ada Lovelace Grant, a new grant at MIT that encourages and supports projects at the intersection of science and the humanities. An artist...
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Business Information for Engineers and Scientists
This session will introduce engineers and scientists to business information resources that will help you understand the commercial potential for your ideas, how to find partners, and sources for...
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OA research in the news: LIGO detects third gravitational wave signal
Artist’s conception of two merging black holes similar to those detected by LIGO. Image: LIGO/Caltech/MIT/Sonoma State (Aurore Simonnet) On June 1, the Laser Interferometry Gravitational-wave...
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Reality Bytes: Utilizing VR and AR in the Library Space
Terms like “virtual reality” and “augmented reality” have existed for a long time. In recent years, thanks to products like Google Cardboard and games like Pokemon Go, an increasing number of people...
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Business Information for Engineers and Scientists
This session will introduce engineers and scientists to business information resources that will help you understand the commercial potential for your ideas, how to find partners, and sources for...
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Patent Searching Fundamentals
This session will enable you to successfully find patent references from all over the world and obtain patent text and diagrams. This hands-on session will help de-mystify the patent literature and...
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More papers online from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
The MIT Libraries are very pleased to announce expanded online access to a key resource in transportation: the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Technical Papers. SAE Mobilius now provides full...
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“EarthArt” exhibit at Hayden Library
This fall Hayden Library is hosting an interactive exhibit called “EarthArt” in partnership with the MIT Department of Earth, Atmosphere and Planetary Sciences (EAPS). An iGlobe, an illuminated...
View ArticleVideo profile: Chris Sherratt
Watch a video portrait of Chris Sherratt, librarian for atmospheric and oceanic sciences, energy and environment, and nuclear science and engineering, by the MIT School of Engineering. Sherratt talks...
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