Marx Science and Social Science Library

Science Hill at sunset

Welcome to Yale Library on Science Hill.

Visit us on the concourse level of Kline Tower. We have amenities for every project, including reservable meeting rooms, a 24/7 study space, and workstations with ultrawide monitors loaded with software for statistical and geospatial analysis, data visualization, graphic design, and more. Marx Library supports teaching, learning, and research in the sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields at Yale.

Upcoming Events from Marx Library

All Marx Library Events

Meet with a Librarian

Two people working at a laptopLibrarians are available to help you find sources, refine your topic, and explore our collections.

We offer two options for scheduling a research consultation:
 
1. Schedule a consultation directly with a subject librarian using our online scheduler. Our librarians have expertise in different subjects across the sciences & social sciences. 
 
2. Request a research consultation. Not sure where to begin or which librarian can help you with your research? Use our form to submit a request and be matched with someone who can help.

StatLab

Get support for statistics and data analysis.

Research Data Management

Manage your research data, no matter the discipline.

Research Guides

These online guides curated by Yale librarians are a great place to start looking for library resources on a specific topic.

GIS at Yale

Services and support for all geospatial endeavors on campus and while conducting fieldwork with Geographic Information Systems.

Citation Management

Citation managers can help you keep track of all of the journal articles, books, websites, and other materials that you use for your research and projects.

Workshops and Instruction

Helping students and researchers navigate the complex information and research landscape.

Visiting Marx Library

Spaces

The library features a variety of spaces for teaching, learning, studying, and presenting.

Group Study & Meeting Rooms

C20 A

Located in the Young Family Study.

Seats 4 people and has 1 whiteboard.

Reserve C20A

C20 B
 
Located in the Young Family Study.
 
Seats 2 people, with 1 whiteboard. 
 
C20 C
 
Located in the Young Family Study.
 
Seats 5 people and features 2  whiteboards. 
 
C33
 
Located in Study Room East. 
 
Seats 4 people and has 1 small whiteboard. 
 
C48
 
Located in Study Room East. 
 
Seats 4 people and features 2  whiteboards. 
 
C49 
 
Located in Study Room East. 
 
Features 6 seats, dual wall monitors, and a podium.
 
S57 
 
Seats 12 and features a large wireless display.
 
Whiteboards are available. 
 
Located on the lower level of Marx Library.
 
Classroom (C27)

Classroom with projector and screen

Designed for workshops, presentations, and training, the classroom at Marx Library features 30 PC workstations loaded with popular software, including SAS, STATA, MATLAB, and ultrawide monitors. ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro are also available. Equipped with a podium, projectors, a camera, and microphones, the classroom can be used to host hybrid sessions and meetings.
 
The classroom is available for use as an open computer lab when it is not reserved for a class.
 
Young Family Study

Image of the Young Family Study at Marx Library, featuring work tables an chairs, with a large welcome screen.

The Young Family is a versatile, 24-hour space for learning, creating, and collaboration. 
 
Featuring comfortable seating options, mobile worktables & whiteboards, and natural lighting, the room can be rearranged to accommodate various groups and activities. The large media wall is an ideal option for hosting seminars, sharing research, or showcasing digital exhibitions. Three group meeting rooms are available for both collaborative work and individual quiet study.
Study Room East

Study Room East. Photo by Mara Lavitt, 2020.

Study Room East features computers with specialized software and library databases, including our Bloomberg Terminals and GIS workstations. This room also offers a variety of seating options, and a self-checkout machine.

Study Room West

Study Room West at Marx Library. Photo by Mara Lavitt. 2020

Study Room West features book scanners, a color printer, soft seating, PC and Mac workstations, and ultrawide monitors with HDMI and USB-C cables to connect your own laptop.

Lower Level

Lower Level Marx Library

The lower level of Marx Library features options for individual and small-group study, a seminar room, and PC workstations and ultrawide monitors with HDMI and USB-C cables to connect your laptop. Our book stacks and contemporary map collections are located on this level.

Technology

Computer Workstations
Marx Library has several Windows PCs with ultrawide monitors. Software on the machines include:
 
  • GIS software including ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro
  • Statistical software including SAS and Stata
  • Graphics software including Paint 3D and Photoshop
There are also dedicated terminals for business resources such as Bloomberg and Morningstar Direct.
Printing and Scanning

Printing

Laser printing is available on a fee-for-print basis using the PaperCut system. A PaperCut account is needed to release documents from the BluePrint print queue. Print jobs sent to the BluePrint queue can be released at any of our three networked printers:
 
  • 2 printers are located in Study Room West across from the service desk (CSSSI_Color and CSSSI_Color2)
  • 1 printer is located in Young Family Study, available 24 hrs (CSSSI_24HR)
Users may send print jobs to these printers from all Marx Library public computers. Users may also print from their personal Mac and Windows machines by installing the PaperCut software for Mac and Windows.
 
Refunds for print jobs can be requested from your PaperCut account by clicking the “Recent Print Jobs” link in the left menu and clicking “request refund” in the status column. You will then be brought to the “Refund Request” page. Type the reason for the refund request in the text box and hit Send. The more descriptive the reason, the better the issue can be serviced so it doesn’t happen again.
 

Scanning

There are three, free-to-use scanners at Marx Library. Simply follow the touch screen prompts to scan documents or books and save the files to a USB drive or send them to an e-mail account.
Scanners
Yale ITS Walk-in Support Center
Members of the Yale community can walk in for help with their technology needs at the ITS Walk-in Support Center at Marx Library.
 
Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
 
The Support Center Window is located in Study Room East, across the hall from the Classroom (C27).
 

Directions

Marx Library is located on the concourse (lower) level of Kline Tower (KT). For assistance locating the library, please call our Information Desk at 203-432-3300.

Entry via Yale Science Building (YSB) - Southeast Entrance

 Marx Library is accessible via the southeast entrance of YSB located across from the Kline Geology Laboratory (KGL), facing Whitney Avenue.

 
Once inside YSB, take the stairs or elevator up to the concourse level. Walk by the O.C. Marsh Lecture Hall and dinosaurs to continue through the concourse.
 
The Marx Library entrance will be located past the stairs to Steep Cafe on the right.
Entry via Yale Science Building (YSB) - South Entrance

Marx Library is accessible via the south entrance of YSB, facing Sachem Street.

 
Once inside YSB, walk by the O.C. Marsh Lecture Hall and dinosaurs to continue through the concourse.
 
The Marx Library entrance will be located on the right-hand side, past the stairs to Steep Cafe.
Entry via Steep Cafe in Kline Tower (KT) Pavilion

To access Marx Library through the KT Pavilion, proceed through Steep Cafe, then take the stairs or elevator down one floor to the concourse level. 

The stairs to the concourse are located near the north entrance, facing the Bass Center. The elevator is located near the entrance facing YSB. 

Turn left at the bottom of the stairs. The entrance will be on the right.

Mailing Address
Courier:
Marx Science and Social Science Library
219 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511-8499
 
USPS:
Marx Science and Social Science Library
PO Box 208111
New Haven, CT 06520-8111
Book Drop Locations
The following book drops are currently outside of Marx Library:
 
Near the main entrance to the Yale Science Building at 260 Whitney Ave:
Bookdrop at main entrance of Yale Science Building. Located at 260 Whitney Avenue.
 
Inside the north entrance to Kline Tower Pavilion near Steep Cafe:
Book drop at YSB Pavilion
 

Today's Hours



A valid Yale ID with swipe access is required for entry to Kline Tower after 6 p.m.


Contact Us

Information Desk
203-432-3300
marx.library@yale.edu

219 Prospect Street
Concourse Level
Kline Tower
New Haven, CT 06511