Library Collections & Services Facility

What is the Library Collections & Services Facility?

• A purpose-built, high-density shelving facility providing archival standard conditions and environmental controls for the library’s collections and the College’s records. The high-density model provides extremely efficient storage space by arranging materials by size on 30-foot-high shelving units. Materials are accessed using a staff-operated lift. A separate room for film will provide the recommended temperature and humidity levels, as well as HVAC to manage gaseous contaminant levels.

What does it allow us to do?

• Selectively house the library’s lesser-used materials as part of a long-term preservation strategy while still providing researchers with timely access to the materials. 

• Steward and provide access to Dartmouth’s physical records satisfying its administrative, fiscal, historic and legal requirements. 

When will it open?

• The LCSF is anticipated to open in early 2024.

Where is it located?

• 54 Etna Road, Lebanon, New Hampshire
• Just off of NH120 on the corner of Etna Road and North Labombard Road.

What are the hours of operation?

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

How do I know if the library material that I need is there?

• Materials housed at the LCSF will be identified by the Library Collections & Services Facility location when using Library Search.

How do I request library materials from the LCSF?

• Library Materials: You can request items directly when using the Library Search feature. See Dartmouth Library Depository (DLD) for more information.

• College Records: For questions on storing and retrieving College records email Records Management. 

How long will it take to get something delivered?

• Expect 1-2 working days for your request to be delivered. Requests are processed Monday - Friday. 

• The LCSF is closed evenings, weekends and all College breaks and holidays.

Can I request scans?

• Copies of articles, book chapters, or select college records will be delivered electronically as a PDF file.

Can I visit the LCSF?

• Yes, researchers may make an appointment to visit the LCSF. Please notify the LCSF staff at least 36 hours in advance. 

  • Phone: (603) 646-8634

  • Email: Dartmouth.Library.Depository@Dartmouth.edu

• An on-site reading room is available for researchers to consult multiple materials or to work with fragile materials.

• Video-conferencing capabilities will allow for hybrid teaching or remote viewing of materials.

How much does it hold?

• 1.24 million volumes

• 35,000 records boxes

• Film (separate shelving in a 293 sf room)