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Welcome to Harvard Library

We are the libraries and archives of Harvard University. Our librarians help you discover, use, and create knowledge.

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Making Our Collections Available to the World

We digitize and describe original materials from our collections, making them freely available online for all to discover and use.

Explore What’s Possible

Harvard Library advances the research, teaching, and learning of Harvard students, faculty, scholars, and staff. With over 20 million items in more than 460 languages, our holdings range from rare and unique materials to extensive digital resources, many freely accessible online.

Digital Collections

Harvard Library’s digital collections offer online access to millions of digitized and born-digital materials.

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How to Research with Harvard Library as an Alum

Access a growing number of electronic resources available to alumni and find out how to visit our libraries.

Alumni Access

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    Music on a Mission

    The Jazz and Spiritual Legacy of Randy Weston
    Through
    Richard F. French Gallery , Loeb Music Library

Upcoming Events

Apr 7

Japanese Language Resources Orientation

Bibliographic Orientations
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Apr 8

Better Research V: Active Data Management with DMP Tool (Online)

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Apr 8

DASH to the Finish with Your Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs): Submission Dos and Don'ts

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We’re building a vibrant knowledge ecosystem where access, innovation, and preservation serve not only Harvard, but communities and creators everywhere. 

Our mission is to advance the learning, research and pursuit of truth that are at the heart of Harvard.

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