Mass Aggie Seed Library
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- Donating to the Mass Aggie Seed Library
- Seeds in the media
Wish
A seed is a dream encased in hope.
Mass Aggie Seed Library Spring 2020 video
Mass Aggie Seed Library Logo
Gratitude
When visiting, make sure to leave a comment in the guest book.
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The Making of the Mass Aggie Seed Library
Hours and Directions
Science & Engineering Library Hours:
https://www.library.umass.edu/hours
Directions to UMass Amherst:
https://www.umass.edu/visitorsctr/directions
Parking
https://www.umass.edu/transportation/parking
Map of Campus
https://umts.github.io/ParkingMap/
Mass Aggie Seed Library - Images from our roots
Philip H. Smith with bags of vegetable seeds / Philip Henry Smith of the Class of 1897, became a Professor of Chemistry at the Hatch Experiment Station in the early 1900's. / UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION
http://credo.library.umass.edu/search?q=agriculture&page=2&facets=
Mass Aggie Seed Library
The Mass Aggie Seed Library is housed in the Science & Engineering Library located in the Lederle Graduate Research Center Lowrise at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The Seed Library is open for all to use on a self-service, non-mediated basis during the hours the Science & Engineering Library is open.
Visit
Are you coming to visit the Mass Aggie Seed Library for the first time from off-campus?
The Science & Engineering Library is open Monday - Friday, and Sunday's. Please feel free to contact me for a personal tour. The seed library is completely self-serve and non-mediated. And please remember to sign the guest book!
Science & Engineering Library is located in the Lederle Lowrise on the very north end of campus.
Spring 2023
What’s new in the Mass Aggie Seed Library?
New things you might notice:
Some drawers are labeled by family
The card catalog seed drawers are a bit messy (overflowing with goodness)
Separate drawers with mystery seeds labeled "Who Knows"
With patrons returning donated seeds in a variety of packaging, the seed envelope sizes are uneven, and therefore, the seed drawers are a bit messy to accommodate the variety of envelope sizes.
"Who Knows" contains those seeds that do not meet our mission of organic, open-pollinated seeds, items donated with unclear labeling, or those seeds out of date. Instead of throwing them away, we offer them this understanding as a way to learn about seed issues. Be Curious - ask us why they are separated from the other seeds! What makes them different?
Mass Aggie Seed Library Seed Donation Form
Mass Aggie Seed Library - Located in the University of Massachusetts Amherst Science & Engineering Library
- Last Updated: Jun 10, 2025 5:28 PM
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