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Cabot Science Library | Harvard Library
Cabot Science Library | Harvard Library
Cabot Science Library
A 24-hour space for student collaboration and study, with studios for media production and support for science and engineering research and education.
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24 Hours
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8:30am - 9pm
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Email cablib@fas.harvard.edu
Cabot Spaces
Cabot offers a variety of spaces for individual study, group work, teaching, and collaboration, with open areas that support both quiet focus and conversation. With Clover Café and convenient daily-use lockers, it’s an easy, comfortable place to settle in and get your work done.
Explore All Cabot Spaces
Group Study Rooms
Study rooms of various sizes are available to reserve.
Open Collaborative Areas
Cabot's main and lower levels offer a variety of seating options for quiet and collaborative work.
Chat Booths
Need quiet space for one? Or somewhere to take a call? Book a chat booth.
Video Conference Room
Cabot's video conferencing room features two large screens and a video camera.
Instruction Room
With 11 tables that can be arranged in various configurations, this room is perfect for large group meetings, classes, and presentations.
Quiet Study Areas
From study carrels to desks overlooking the plaza, Cabot's Second Floor is a great place for quiet study.
Hold Your Event at Cabot
The Cabot Science Library has many flexible spaces great for events of all types — including the Discovery Bar, Puzzle Tables, video conference room, instruction room, and open spaces on the main and lower levels.
Submit an Event Request
Cabot Tools & Services
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Tech Loan
Access to laptops, chargers, 360-degree cameras, VR equipment, and more for members of the Harvard community.
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Cabot Media Studios
Everything you need to produce high-quality audio and video recordings.
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Augmented and Virtual Reality Studio
Studio space and technology for research, learning, and teaching with augmented and virtual reality.
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3D Printing
Visualize and create tangible models for academic research and teaching.
Cabot Sewing Station
The Sewing Station is free to use and provides sewing machines, tools, and basic supplies for mending and simple textile projects. Training sessions and workshops are available to help you learn equipment basics and develop sewing skills.
Cabot Sewing Station
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Research Data Consultations
Get help with research data management, sharing, curation, and education.
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Overleaf
Speed up the process of writing, editing and producing research papers, and collaborating with others.
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Zotero
An easy-to-use citation tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research.
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Database Search
Identify and connect to the best databases for your research topic.
Science Collection Highlights
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Gardner Collection of Photos of the New England Landscape
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Chemistry and Chemical Biology Library Collections
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Physics Research Collection
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Gardner Collection of Photos of the New England Landscape
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Chemistry and Chemical Biology Library Collections
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Physics Research Collection
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Geological Map Collection
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Gordon McKay and Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory Collections
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Access
Cabot Science Library is open to all Harvard ID holders.
Visitor Access Policy
Location
Science Center
1 Oxford Street
Cambridge
MA
02138
United States
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cablib@fas.harvard.edu
617-495-5355
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