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A curated selection of resources all related to Native American and Indigenous Studies.
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A guide for those interested in finding resources on Indigenous languages at Harvard and beyond.
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Explore contemporary materials from Native American and Global Indigenous communities.
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Curated lists of resources for archaeology, human evolutionary biology, medical anthropology, and social anthropology.
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An index of journals primarily from Tozzer Library, as well as other open-access journals.
Research at Tozzer Library
Expert support, specialized tools, and distinctive collections enable in-depth work in Indigenous studies, anthropology, and archaeology.
Special Collections at Tozzer Library
Tozzer Library's special collections are open to all researchers. Search and request materials through HOLLIS, the library catalog. After submitting a request, you’ll need to schedule a separate appointment to view materials in our reading room. Please request items and make a reading room appointment at least 3 business days in advance of your visit.
Spaces at Tozzer Library
Tozzer Library offers open seating areas in our reading rooms, along with several spaces that can be reserved by Harvard faculty, staff, or students.
Group Study Rooms
There are two study rooms located in the basement, which sit 4–6 people and can be reserved up to three hours at a time.
HUNAP Carrels
Tozzer Library provides two study carrels for use by Harvard University Native American Program affiliates.
Study Carrels
Tozzer Library's carrels are located in the basement, and each one can be reserved for the academic year and/or summer term.
Seminar Room
This reservable space fits 8 around a group table and features a whiteboard, a projector, and charging stations.
Harvard Library Services
Tozzer Library is part of the Harvard Library system. Discover services, tools, and support available across Harvard Library to support your research, teaching, and learning.
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Harvard Library's expert staff can help researchers in any field generate, curate, transform, and publish their work.
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Everything you need to know about requesting and viewing special collection materials from across Harvard Library.
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We work with faculty and instructors to help provide students with access to course-related library resources.
About Tozzer Library
Tozzer Library is Harvard University’s primary library for Indigenous studies, anthropology and archaeology, supporting research across all subfields of the discipline. Its collections span global cultures and histories, with particular depth in the archaeology and ethnography of the Americas.
With more than 250,000 volumes and extensive special collections — including field notes, manuscripts, photographs, and rare materials — Tozzer serves students, faculty, and researchers at Harvard and beyond. Founded in 1868, Tozzer Library is one of the oldest anthropology libraries in the world.
