The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Open today 10 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Open today 10 AM - 5 PM

COLLECTIONS OVERVIEW

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

Research

Access

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

Collections

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

Research

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

Collections

Video guides to searching our catalog.

Video

Watch collections staff highlight items from our collection.

Collections

Books, journals, conference proceedings, technical reports, and other materials digitized from the Linda Hall Library collection.

In The News

An exhibition featuring some of the volumes in Captain Nemo's library, along with works related to landmarks that he encounters during his travels.