SSW Placement: Massachusetts

Using libraries near your placement - tips for SSW students:

Remember that you have broad access to Smith library resources and services. We can meet most of your needs.

If you want to use another library, find the listing below or search LibWeb for more options

Before visiting, contact the library in advance for information about access, borrowing and on-site use. Policies vary widely.

Questions? Email neilref@smith.edu

Boston/Cambridge Area Southeastern Mass Western Mass Worcester Area

Boston/Cambridge Area

Boston College
Social Work Library
McGuinn Hall
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
circulation: 617-552-0109
reference: 617-552-3277
swlib@bc.edu

Smith has a reciprocal agreement with Boston College's Social Work Library for social work students. Present your Smith College ID to obtain a guest borrower's card. You will not be eligible to use the interlibrary loan service.

Boston Public Library
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
circulation: 617-536-2321
reference: 617-859-2317

Boston University
Mugar Memorial Library
771 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
circulation: 617-353-3732
reference: 617-353-2700

Brandeis University
Library & Technology Services
MS 045 Brandeis University
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
circulation: 781-736-4624
reference: 781-736-4670

Harvard University
Widener Library
Cambridge, MA 02138
circulation: 617-495-2414
reference: 617-495-2411
privileges office: 617-495-4166

Access to the Harvard Libraries is very restricted. Please contact them in advance for current regulations.

Northeastern University
Snell Library
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
circulation: 617-373-8778
reference: 617-373-2356 or 855-618-7512 (toll free)

Simmons College
Beatley Library
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
phone: 617-521-2780
reference: 617-521-2784

Smith has a reciprocal agreement with Simmons College Libraries for social work students. Present your Smith College ID to obtain a guest borrower's card. You will not be eligible to use the interlibrary loan service.

Tufts University
Tisch Library
Professors' Row (off of College Avenue)
Medford, MA 01255
circulation: 617-627-3347
reference: 617-627-3460

University of Massachusetts - Boston
Healey Library
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125
circulation: 617-287-5900
reference: 617-287-5940

Wellesley College
Margaret Clapp Library
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
circulation: 781-283-2166
reference: 781-283-2097

Wheelock College
Wheelock College Library
132 The Riverway
Boston, MA 02215-4176
circulation: 617-879-2220
reference: 617-879-2222

Southeastern Massachusetts

Cape Cod Community College
Wilkens Library
2240 Iyanough Road
West Barnstable, MA 02668
Circulation: 508-362-2131 ext.4480
Reference: 508-362-2131 ext. 4343

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
Claire T. Carney Library
285 Old Westport Rd.
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
Circulation: 508-999-8750
Reference: 508-999-8678

Western Massachusetts

Williams College
Sawyer Library
55 Sawyer Library Drive
Williamstown, MA 01267
circulation: 413 597-2501
reference: 413 597-2505

Smith has a reciprocal agreement with the Williams College Libraries. Present your Smith College ID to obtain a courtesy borrower's card. You will not be eligible to use the interlibrary loan service.

Worcester Area

Clark University
Robert H. Goddard Library
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
circulation: 508-793-7461
reference: 508-793-7579

College of the Holy Cross
Dinand Library
1 College Street
Worcester, MA 01610
circulation: 508-793-2642
reference: 508-793-2259

University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Lamar Soutter Medical Library
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655
circulation: 508-856-6099
reference: 508-856-6857