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A place where both personal exploration and group collaboration can thrive
Guided by our mission to foster the intellectual, social, and personal development of students, our library and archives offer comprehensive services in an inclusive setting. We address the school's research needs and enhance information literacy to prepare students for higher education and beyond. Additionally, the School Archives focus on collecting, preserving, and providing access to historical records that document our school's history.
Ideas Become Reality
The library and school archives supply the necessary resources and space to be productive and creative. With diverse workspaces, essential equipment, comprehensive information, and expert guidance, the library and school archives equip patrons with everything they need to succeed in any endeavor.
Explore
The library and school archives offer resources to the Choate community that ignite curiosity and facilitate learning.
Our team of service-oriented librarians, the school archivist, and skilled assistants bring a breadth of expertise, serving as invaluable resources to both students and faculty.
170,000
Books & E-books
This includes academic and recreational print and e-books.
50+
Research Databases
These include streaming films and digital newspapers.
Collaborate
The library and school archives serve as a dynamic community learning hub.
Our librarians work with faculty, departments, and student organizations to create tailored LibGuides and collections. These resources include databases, historic school primary resources, print materials, websites, and tools for assignments, guest lectures, AI, and podcasting.
Integrated with library instruction, these guides boost interdisciplinary learning by enhancing skills like information literacy, research, organization, and technology use. The library also hosts the Writing and Math Centers and provides versatile study spaces for both individual and group work.