Cabot Science Library

Cabot Science Library is one of the libraries at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is part of the Harvard Library system and serves as a central resource for students and faculty in the fields of science, engineering, and applied sciences.

History[edit | edit source]

Cabot Science Library was established in 1973 and named after Godfrey Lowell Cabot, a prominent industrialist and philanthropist. The library was designed to support the research and educational needs of the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS).

Collections[edit | edit source]

The library's collections include a wide range of materials in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics, and engineering. It provides access to numerous academic journals, books, databases, and other resources essential for scientific research and study.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

Cabot Science Library offers various facilities to support student learning and research, including:

Study rooms and collaborative workspaces
Computer labs with specialized software for scientific research
Printing and scanning services
Multimedia equipment for presentations and projects

Services[edit | edit source]

The library provides several services to assist students and faculty, such as:

Research assistance and reference services
Workshops and training sessions on using library resources
Interlibrary loan services to access materials from other libraries
Course reserves for required reading materials

Renovation[edit | edit source]

In 2017, Cabot Science Library underwent a significant renovation to modernize its facilities and improve its services. The renovation included the creation of new study spaces, updated technology, and enhanced accessibility features.

Location and Access[edit | edit source]

Cabot Science Library is located in the Science Center at Harvard University. It is open to all Harvard students, faculty, and staff, as well as to visitors with appropriate access privileges.