Marx Science and Social Science Library
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
Meet with a Librarian
Librarians are available to help you find sources, refine your topic, and explore our collections.
Research Guides
GIS at Yale
Citation Management
Workshops and Instruction
Visiting Marx Library
Spaces
The library features a variety of spaces for teaching, learning, studying, and presenting.
Group Study & Meeting Rooms
Classroom (C27)
Young Family Study
Study Room East
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 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
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
- GIS software including ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro
- Statistical software including SAS and Stata
- Graphics software including Paint 3D and Photoshop
Printing and Scanning
Printing
- 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)
Scanning
Yale ITS Walk-in Support Center
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.
Entry via Yale Science Building (YSB) - South Entrance
Marx Library is accessible via the south entrance of YSB, facing Sachem Street.
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.