1. Project Interphase 2006 Welcome to the MIT Libraries! Michelle Baildon http://libraries.mit.edu

2. What is a library? A place to study (at all hours of the day and night) A place to work (we have computers, printers, copiers, scanners, VCRs, etc.) Collections (of books, databases, music, DVDs, you name it) People (we’re here to help... no, really!!)  The library is physical and it’s online

3. Where are we physically? Rotch (Architecture & Urban Planning) Barker (Engineering) Dewey (Social Sciences & Business) Humanities Science

4. Where are we online? http://libraries.mit.edu

5. Our collections are … Big! Print, electronic, etc. Growing & changing For research, education, & (believe it or not) relaxation…

6. We have stuff like: Cookbooks Graphic Novels CDs Travel Guides DVDs

7. Barton = library catalog

8. VERA = library e- resources

9. Our people are... Knowledgeable & dedicated Working on building collections Busy creating order from chaos  Here to help! We teach, consult, and answer your questions

10. What we’re not: Open 24/7 Comprehensive Finished Intuitive

11. Your mission… Visit! Use Ask Suggest