The Harvey S. Firestone Memorial Library serves as the main library on campus and assumes primary responsibility for humanities and social sciences collections and specialized research support services. It also houses many of the libraries centralized operations, Special Collections rare books and manuscripts department, and other services including the Data and Statistical Services Lab, Cotsen Children's Library, and the Center for Digital Humanities. Study Rooms Firestone offers eight study rooms, six on the first floor and two in the mezzanine of the Elfers Reading Room on the third floor, that can be booked ahead of time. Reserve Now Open Reading Rooms View All Firestone Reading Rooms Trustee Reading Room Silent Thomas-Graham Reading Room Quiet Dulles Reading Room Silent Scribner Solarium Quiet Firestone Discovery Hub Talking/Collaborative Elfers Reading Room Silent Tower Reading Rooms Talking/Collaborative Personal Space for Research Materials Graduate Study RoomsGraduate study rooms in Firestone are assigned by the academic departments and access is provided through your TigerCard.Assigned LockersFirestone Library offers assigned lockers where students may store checked out items. Eligibility varies based on the applicant’s department and year of study, with preference given to seniors and graduate students. IAS and Emeritus Reading RoomThe reading room for emeritus faculty and members and scholars of the Institute for Advanced Study is located on the first floor of Firestone Library. Access is by keycard only. Eligible persons should inquire at the Firestone Circulation Desk for access. Unique Collections at Firestone Dixon Collection Contemporary print fiction and non-fiction collection and travel books in the Thomas-Graham Reading Room, as well as an ebook and audiobook collection hosted on Overdrive. Faculty-Authored Books Collection The collection curates monograph publications authored by Princeton-affiliated faculty in all disciplines from 2011 to the present. Technology Printing (black and white and color; up to 11x17)Scanning (regular and Bookeye)DVD and VHS viewing stationsMicrofilm and microfiche readersPublic PCsPublic MacsLarge, moveable monitorsPhone and laptop chargers Labs, Centers, and Libraries Marquand Art Library Marquand Library, one of the oldest and most extensive art libraries in America, is temporarily located on the C-floor of Firestone Library as McCormick Hall is undergoing renovation for construction of the new Princeton University Art Museum. Special Collections Firestone Library Special Collections holdings span five millennia and five continents, ranging from cuneiform tablets to contemporary manuscripts as well as prints, drawings, photographs, maps, coins, and other visual materials. Data and Statistical Services Lab Data and Statistical Services (DSS) provides data and statistical consulting. Experts are available to advise on choosing appropriate data, application of quantitative research methods, the interpretation of statistical analyses, data conversion, and data visualization. Center for Digital Humanities The Center for Digital Humanities at Princeton is an interdisciplinary research center that brings together faculty, staff, students, and community partners working at the intersection of the humanities and technology. Spaces Open to the Public Ellen and Leonard Milberg Gallery Located in Firestone Library’s lobby, the Ellen and Leonard Milberg Gallery provides a state-of-the-art facility where we are able to share with a wider audience PUL’s world-renowned collections while also drawing upon complementary collections from campus partners and peer institutions. Cotsen Children's Library Visitors can explore Bookscape, a picturesque environment with whimsical spaces to read, including a two-story bonsai tree. Like our programs, Bookscape is open to the public and free of charge. Please bring your family to relax and read! View hours. Tiger Tea Room Grab a bite to eat or some coffee without having to leave the library. Located on the first floor of Firestone Library, the Tiger Tea Room offers coffee, tea, and baked goods along with sushi, salads, and sandwiches in a comfortable setting with large windows. Don't miss the Afternoon Tea, served on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. View Menus and Hours Visiting Firestone Library Firestone Library welcomes visitors and external researchers to use our collections. Learn more about the ways to get access or about the Library's accessibility.Please note that every person who exits the library must have their bag checked by Public Safety. If you would prefer not to have your bag checked there are day lockers in the lobby where you may leave your belongings. Can't Visit in Person? Take a quick peek or learn more about the library through our virtual tour. Firestone Library History The Harvey S. Firestone Memorial Library opened in 1948 as the first large American university library constructed after World War II. Roughly 1.5 million volumes were moved during the summer of 1948 from Pyne and Chancellor Green Halls, which until then had served as the University’s main library. The library building was expanded in 1971 and again in 1988 and currently has more than 70 miles (110 km) of bookshelves, making Firestone one of the largest open-stack libraries in existence. Though not the largest university library in the world, the library has more books per enrolled student than that of any other university in the United States. Library History Related Services Princeton Research Data Service Digital Scholarship Scholarly Communications
