There should be better procedures in place to prevent people from claiming a desk at the reading room and then... (more)
Idea Bank
The idea bank is a public forum for sharing ideas and starting a conversation about the future of libraries. Below you can browse the ideas that have been submitted, but the bank is now closed. View the preliminary report
61 - 70 of 70 Ideas
For me, the Libraries play a very specific role in academic life, and should not step outside those bounds, at risk... (more)
Shared software locations in libraries that have very expensive software licenses
I would like to have an easy access to all, or most of, the text books I need for my research/coursework, specially... (more)
What I really want is a PhD/masters thesis tracking service that would allow for management of documents and images... (more)
My ideal study space is a small room with a table, whiteboard, and closed off enough to play music outloud. I think... (more)
I really appreciate the effort to continually improve the MIT libraries service. I think MIT libraries are terrific... (more)
In general, the library lags far behind in its collection of important art and architecture history texts, sometimes... (more)
I noticed that a suggested change on one list was "increased security" by requiring IDs to use the library. While... (more)
A more welcoming environment would be greatly appreciated because it would attract the student body to actually want... (more)
Note: maybe this could be supported by a grant for libraries as a community anchor?...
I love the idea of items being lent out via the library. Anything that has to do with...
Hi Emily - Yes! Coffee! with a lid! Dewey Library does this on a small scale, where...
Thanks for the suggestion, Hayk. Just a heads up that the MIT Libraries currently...
My wife, another MIT Grad has the same sensitivity to high frequency sound. We should...