Stanford Green Library
Cecil H. Green Library • Stanford University
Library Hours
24-Hour Study Spaces
Green Library East Wing offers 24/7 study areas during the academic year for Stanford students with valid ID cards. Access is available through designated entrances.
Note: Hours vary during breaks, finals, and summer sessions. 24-hour areas may have restricted access during holidays. Check Stanford Libraries website for current information.
About Stanford Green Library
Cecil H. Green Library serves as the main library of Stanford University Libraries, one of the largest academic library systems in the world. Built in 1919 and expanded multiple times, Green Library houses Stanford's primary research collections in humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies.
The library is renowned for its innovative approach to research support, collaborative learning spaces, and cutting-edge technology integration. Green Library's distinctive tower is an iconic landmark on Stanford's campus, visible from across the university grounds.
With over 9 million volumes across the entire Stanford Libraries system, Green Library provides access to extensive digital collections, rare books, and specialized research materials that support Stanford's world-class academic programs and research initiatives.
Services & Collections
📚 Research Collections
- Humanities and social sciences
- Government documents
- Maps and GIS collections
- Digital scholarship resources
🏛️ Study Spaces
- 24-hour study areas
- Collaborative learning spaces
- Quiet reading rooms
- Group study rooms
💻 Technology
- High-speed campus Wi-Fi
- Computer workstations
- Digital media labs
- 3D printing services
🎯 Research Support
- Subject specialist librarians
- Research consultations
- Data services
- Digital scholarship support
Access & Policies
👥 Who Can Access
- Stanford Students: Full access with Stanford ID
- Stanford Faculty/Staff: Complete access and privileges
- Stanford Alumni: Reference access with Alumni Library Card
- Visiting Researchers: Special arrangements available
🔑 Building Access
- Stanford ID card required for entry
- Card reader access at all entrances
- 24-hour areas require separate authorization
- Visitor escort policy during business hours
📋 Library Policies
- Food and drinks in designated areas only
- Cell phone use in collaboration zones
- Quiet study areas strictly enforced
- Laptop and device checkout available
📚 Borrowing
- Standard loan period: 4 weeks
- Online renewal system
- Course reserves: varied loan periods
- Interlibrary loans processed daily
Special Features & Spaces
Green Library Tower
The iconic 14-story tower houses special collections, including rare books, manuscripts, and university archives. The tower offers panoramic views of Stanford campus and the Bay Area.
- University Archives
- Rare books and manuscripts
- Historical collections
- Reading rooms with views
Collaborative Learning Center
Modern learning environments designed for Stanford's innovative educational approach, featuring flexible furniture and advanced presentation technology.
- Interactive whiteboards
- Video conferencing
- Moveable furniture
- Presentation practice rooms
Digital Scholarship Commons
Advanced technology space supporting digital humanities projects, data visualization, and computational research across disciplines.
- High-performance computing
- GIS and mapping software
- Digital humanities tools
- 3D modeling stations
East Wing 24-Hour Study
Dedicated round-the-clock study space providing Stanford students with flexible access to library resources and study environments.
- 24/7 access with Stanford ID
- Individual and group spaces
- Vending machines and water fountains
- Security monitoring
Contact Information
Cecil H. Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305
Getting There
Stanford station, then Stanford Shuttle to campus
Visitor parking available at Campus Drive lots
Extensive bike racks throughout Stanford campus
Stanford Marguerite shuttle connects campus locations