Kline Science Library

Hours: Regular Hours
Hours may vary during holiday and recess periods.

Telephone: (203) 432-3439

The Kline Science Library is located in the basement of the Kline Biology Tower, at the center of Yale's scientific community, convenient to both its clientele and to the other science libraries: Chemistry, Geology, Forestry, Mathematics, and Engineering. There is little duplication of materials among the science libraries. The Kline Library collects materials in the areas of general science, biology, chemistry, physics, botany, zoology, and molecular biophysics and biochemistry.

Kline Library provides access to many electronic journal index databases; some are available only to those affiliated with Yale, based on licensing provisions and YUL privileges. Sample databases include Science Citation Index which allows for sophisticated searching based on cited journal articles, Biosis (Biological Abstracts); the Pollution and Toxicology database which provides access to ten years of toxic substance and environmental safety literature; and the Sigma-Aldrich Material Safety Data Sheets. The Current Contents database, which indexes journal articles within one or two weeks of receipt at the Library, is also available. The science reference librarian can search hundreds of other scientific databases for a fee.

VIRTUAL TOUR--SERVICES

Instruction Opportunities
The Science Libraries offer a variety of Instruction Opportunities for both individuals and groups ranging from critical thinking methodologies to specific tool techniques.

Circulation
The Circulation Desk, located on the upper level performs the following functions: circulating books, renewals, holds/recalls, Eli Express, and overdues.

Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) requests for books and journal articles not held by Yale can be entered at the Reference Desk (between 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday), the Circulation Desk (all other times), or online.

ITS Computer Cluster
There is a small, general purpose ITS Computer Cluster composed of IBM PCs, Macs, and a networked laser printer located in the lobby across from the Circulation Desk. These machines require a campus NetID for validation. The laser printer requires a pre-credited Bursar account obtained through ITS (See: http://www.yale.edu/acs/printing).

Photocopying
The library is equipped with photocopy machines, and payment can be made in cash or through a Yale account. Photocopiers are located on the upper level in the lobby and in two locations in the lower level, one near the Anthropology collection and one near the Technical Services Office.

Reading Room
The library has a general purpose Reading Room with wireless networking and electrical outlets for laptops located across from the Reference Desk. Workstations in this area require a campus NetID for validation. The laser printer requires a pre-credited Bursar account obtained through ITS (See: http://www.yale.edu/acs/printing).

Floor Maps
floorplan, upper level -- reference, current journals, abstracts and indexes, stacks (biology books and journals)
floorplan, lower level -- stacks (books and journals), Anthropology Library, staff areas, dissertations

Journals
how journals are arranged -- explanation of locations and rationale, finding aids

The Anthropology Library is located on the lower level of the Kline Science Library.