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COLLECTIONS OVERVIEW

The Linda Hall Library is one of the world’s leading independent science research libraries.

ONLINE CATALOG

COLLECTIONS

Find and request library materials. Search for books, journals, conference proceedings, technical reports, standards, and other materials.

Access

Our collections are available to anyone with a research or information need.

History of Science Collection

The Library holds one of the best collections of rare printed science, technology, and engineering works in the world.

Document Delivery & Image Reproduction

Not in KC? We provide digital access to our materials on-demand to make research even easier.

Catalog Videos

Video guides to searching our catalog.

Paper Cuts

Watch collections staff highlight items from our collection.

New Acquisition: Liber Ignis

Discover one of the Library's latest acquisitions, Liber Ignis, which contains pages printed on lead instead of paper.

A Visual History of Eclipses

Prepare for the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse with a visual history of eclipses from Linda Hall Library's History of Science Collection.