Hello new students, faculty, post-docs, staff, and affiliates!
The Library is happy to partner with you to help you succeed during your time at Caltech.
Use this guide to learn more about:
Welcome, new faculty! Below are the library services uniquely pertinent to you. Please see the rest of the guide for information about our other services and resources.
Welcome, new post-doctoral scholars! Below are the library services uniquely pertinent to you. Please see the rest of the guide for information about our other services and resources.
Welcome, new graduate students! Below are the library services uniquely pertinent to you. Please see the rest of the guide for information about our other services and resources.
Welcome, new undergraduates! Below are the library services uniquely pertinent to you. Please see the rest of the guide for information about our other services and resources.
Welcome new SFP students!
For all SFP students who wish to access library resources from off-campus, as well as request articles and book chapters through DocuServe (Interlibrary Loan), please ensure you have an active access.caltech account!
Non-Caltech SFP students can check out up to 5 books from the Caltech Library, and may use our mediated Techlab (3D printing) service.
Welcome, new staff! Below are the library services uniquely pertinent to you. Please see the rest of the guide for information about our other services and resources.
Welcome new affiliates! See below for information about borrowing physical and electronic materials, visiting the library, scan services and more.
Access journals, articles, databases, books, textbooks, media, and rare archival items through our library and libraries globally.
Catalog Search for items available at the library.
Course Reserves Borrow course materials like textbooks.
A Discover our unique special collections. rchives
Borrowing Loan periods, limits, holds, renewals, and more.
DocuServe Borrow items from other libraries.
Off-campus access Access the library wherever you are.
Suggest a purchase Suggest an item for the collection.
eBooks - Learn about our useful ebook packages.
Journals - View our list of over 100,000 journals.
Databases - View the full A-Z list and narrow by subject area.
Sample databases:
We can help you organize, manage, process, visualize, store, preserve, publish, and share your data and research.
Caltech Research Online Explore Caltech research output.
Research data support Get help with all things data.
CaltechDATA Data repository for Caltech researchers.
Patents and trademarks Use patent search resources.
ORCID Create a unique researcher identifier.
Interested in 3D printing, virtual reality, projectors, using Python or R, or simply making copies? You're in the right place.
3D Printing Entry-level 3D printing for your research and classes
Borrow technology Laptops, Kindles, cameras, adapters, Blu-ray players, webcams, microphones, projectors, calculators, and more.
Computers and software Windows/Mac, virtual reality, programming, video editing, and more.
Printing and scanning Learn about print/scan/copy cost and policies.
We can help with publishing, theses, open access, ISBNs, DOIs, Creative Commons, copyright, archiving, author rights & more.
Authoring and Publishing Services Get expert assistance at every step along the way.
Copyright Services Fair use, Creative Commons & more.
Open Access Make your manuscripts openly accessible.
CaltechAUTHORS Repository of over 100,000 Caltech-authored papers.
CaltechTHESIS Check out our student thesis repository.
Overleaf Register your free account for LaTeX authoring.
Zotero Use our supported citation management platform.
Study, research, learn, relax, collaborate, eat, drink, and create at one of our beautiful campus locations.
Study rooms Reserve a room and learn about its features.
Study areas Choose between Group, Quiet, and Silent.
Hours, access, and locations Visit us during open hours with your Caltech ID.
Floorplans Use maps to find what you need at each library.
Accessibility Information on the accessibility of library location and services
Sherman Fairchild Library (Main library)
Cahill Library (Astrophysics)
Dabney Library (Humanities)
Geology Library (Geology/Planetary Sciences/Maps)
Librarians can help you find sources, publish, cite, archive, manage data, use databases, and much more.
Schedule a consultation Receive one-on-one assistance with your division's librarian.
Join our classes View class descriptions and schedule:
Ask a Librarian - We're here to help with research, writing, data, and your other information needs online, in person, or over the phone during our open hours.
Email library@caltech.edu | Text 626-587-4833 | Phone 626-395-3405