Social Relations/Sociology Library
Library hours
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| Address: | William James Hall, Room 101, 33 Kirkland Street , Cambridge, MA 02138 |
| Access Information: | Open to holders of Harvard ID; non -Harvard patrons should consult the librarian. Only holders of Harvard IDs may borrow materials from the library, excepting non-Degree candidates and Extension School Students. For more information call 617 495-3858,617 495-3838, or, e-mail: kaufman@wjh.harvard.edu to find out how to access Library materials. |
| Circulation Policy: | Excepting reference books and periodicals, books
circulate ONLY for a period of 7 days to holders of regular
Harvard IDs. No exceptions. Information regarding fines may
be obtained by calling the Librarian at 617 495-3838. Materials from the former Psychology Research Library may be used in Library only, materials from Depository will be recalled to the Soc. Rel. Library for use.
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| Holdings Description: | Summary description of collection: Books and journals of interest in the field of sociology as well as materials relating to the areas of personality, social psychology, abnormal psychology, and some developmental psychology are represented in the collection. There is a special collection of undergraduate theses for both Sociology and Psychology. Some monographic and serial publications retained after the closing of the Psychology Research Library.
MATERIALS NOT HELD:Social Sciences Citation Index; this is in Widener.
Size of collection: 24,534 volumes; 161 serial titles currently received.
Expanded description of collection: Books and journals of interest in the field of sociology, as well as materials relating to the areas of personality, social psychology, abnormal psychology, and some developmental psychology are represented in the collection. There is a special collection of undergraduate theses for both Sociology and Psychology. Current periodicals, Referrence materials, closed reserve materials and other unique
monographic and serial titles from the now CLOSED Psychology Research Library will be housed in this collection.
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| Services: | Internal ILL Policy:
HARVARD>> The Social Relations/Sociology Library provides photocopies only, without charge, to other Harvard Libraries. Photocopies will be provided only if in compliance with copyright restrictions and as staffing levels permit; consult Librarian.
External ILL Policy:
NON-HARVARD>> The Social Relations/Sociology Library does not lend materials but will provide photocopies, in compliance with copyright restrictions, to any library outside Harvard that provides a written request. Prepayment is required.
ILL Borrowing Policy:
BORROWING>> The Social Relations/Sociology Library does not borrow materials for patrons.
Equipment and facilities available:
Photocopier (coin operated) in entry area of Library (as of 09/17/01) we are awaiting a new copier, following renovations.
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| Resources for Persons with Disabilities: | The library is on the ground floor of William James Hall. However, the second level of the library, containing the library's bound periodicals, is not wheelchair accessible. Patrons needing special assistance should call in advance. |
| Directions: | Located on the 1st floor of William James Hall, 33 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Mezzanine level not wheelchair accessible. People needing assistance should call 617 495-3838, or, e-mail: kaufman@wjh.harvard.edu in advance of a visit. |
| Link to map: | http://lib.harvard.edu/libraries/maps/4.html |
| Faculty (School) Affiliation: | Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences |
| Regular Term Hours | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| Social Relations/Sociology Library | closed | 9am - 9pm | 9am - 9pm | 9am - 9pm | 9am - 9pm | 9am - 5pm | 9am - 5pm |
| Library CLOSED all Holidays and breaks |
| Exceptions to Regular Hours | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| June 23rd through August 15th 2008 (Jun 23 - Aug 15, 2008) | closed | 9am - 5pm | 9am - 5pm | 9am - 5pm | 9am - 5pm | 9am - 5pm | closed |
| Library closed until June 23rd, 2008, After Aug. 15 closed until 9/15 |
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