Guidelines

While the primary purpose of the Stanford University Libraries is to serve the academic and research needs of the faculty, students and staff, persons not currently members of the Stanford community may also use the Libraries’ collections and facilities. Please sign our guestbook when you visit the Engineering Library.

For more information on access and borrowing material see this page:
http://www-sul.stanford.edu/how_to/borrow_get_access/non_stanford_users/index.html

For Alumni

Members of the Stanford Alumni Association have access to selected online databases through their SAA membership.

For questions about SAA Membership and using the online library databases, please contact the Alumni association at: membership@stanfordalumni.org or phone (650) 725-0692

For Other Visitors

Some resources are freely available online while in the library. Many include full-text content of articles, technical reports, and research. Not all material will be accessible to non-Stanford affiliates, most notably titles published by Elsevier. Borrowing Cards must be arranged through the Privileges Desk at Green Library as described here:
http://www-sul.stanford.edu/how_to/borrow_get_access/non_stanford_users/individual.html

Before You Arrive

First check our hours at: https://lib.stanford.edu/englib

The Engineering Library is in transition to a new location. Our new paradigm is to offer as large a portion of the collection online as possible so that more library space can be made available for group and individual study. As a result older material formerly on the shelves may now be at the Stanford Auxiliary Library 3 (SAL3).

Items shelved at SAL3 can be requested to return to campus for your use. This takes 1-2 working days. The item can then be checked out by those with privileges, or retained in the library for use over multiple days as requested. If you need assistance, please e-mail us: engreference@stanford.edu

To prevent unnecessary trips and minimize frustration, check the online catalog in order to request any items you need which are no longer on the local shelves before coming to the library. http://socrates.stanford.edu

For more about the future library check our special page. Future Engineering Library

Location

Terman Engineering Center, 2nd Floor
Stanford, CA 94305-4029
650-723-0001

The Engineering Library is located on the second floor of the Terman Engineering Center at Stanford University. The Terman Engineering Center is on Samuel Morris Way between Santa Teresa Street and Panama Street.

Limited metered parking is available in Parking Structure #2 at the corner of Panama Street and Via Ortega, or the ground lot on Santa Teresa across from the building. Coins are needed so come prepared. The library does not supply change. Visitor "scratchers" for parking all day can be purchased at various sites on campus. Parking is free on campus after 4 PM.

Map & Driving Directions

Via Interstate 280 -
Exit Alpine Road east toward Stanford University. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Junipero Serra Boulevard. Turn left at the first stoplight, Campus Drive West, and continue on campus streets to one of the two parking areas indicated.

Via Interstate 101 –
Take the Embarcadero Road exit west toward Stanford University. At El Camino Real, Embarcadero turns into Galvez Road as it enters the University. Stay in the left lane and continue toward the center of campus. Turn right at Campus Drive and continue for approximately 1 mile taking a left turn at Via Ortega. Panama or Santa Teresa to reach the parking areas.

Via El Camino Real –
Exit El Camino Real at University Avenue. Turn west toward the hills (away from the center of Palo Alto). As you enter Stanford, University Avenue becomes Palm Drive. Go through one traffic light, and turn right onto Campus Drive at the first stop sign. Continue for approximately 1 mile taking a left turn at Via Ortega, Panama or Santa Teresa to reach the parking areas.