The Fine Arts Library supports and advances scholarly and creative pursuits in the global arts and visual culture at Harvard University and beyond.
We are dedicated to providing meaningful access to library resources through active curation and long-term stewardship of our collections, as well as specialized staff expertise and accessible user-centered services.
The library strives to uphold its values of artistic and intellectual freedom, and be a site of connection and inclusion for our community, both near and far.
Staff Directory
Library Administration
Shalimar Fojas White
Herman and Joan Suit Librarian and Collection Development Librarian
shalimar_white@harvard.edu
Naoe Suzuki
Administrative Coordinator
naoe_suzuki@harvard.edu
Aga Khan Program for Islamic Art & Architecture
Amanda Hannoosh Steinberg
Librarian for Islamic Art and Architecture
asteinberg@fas.harvard.edu
Rübel Asiatic Research Collection
Nanni Deng
Asian Art Bibliographer
ndeng@fas.harvard.edu
Print and Photograph Collection
Joanne Bloom Toplyn
Photographic Resources Librarian
toplyn@fas.harvard.edu
Research & Collections
Jessica Aberle
Collection Development Librarian
jessica_aberle@harvard.edu
Jessica Evans Brady
Research & Collections Librarian
jevansbrady@fas.harvard.edu
Digital Images and Slides Collection
William Connor
Visual Resources Librarian
wsconnor@fas.harvard.edu
Christopher Hyde
Digital Image Coordinator
christopher_hyde@harvard.edu
Ella Lesatele
Slide Relocation Processing and Cataloging Assistant
ella_lesatele@harvard.edu
Albert A.D. Morales
Access Services Coordinator and Image Cataloging Specialist for Ancient Art
admoral@fas.harvard.edu
Access Services
Laura Sherriff
Librarian for Cabot, Fine Arts, and Lamont Libraries
Access Services
laura_sherriff@harvard.edu
Merlin Butler
Access Services Coordinator
merlin_butler@harvard.edu
Cindy Reid
Access Services Coordinator
cynthia_reid@harvard.edu
Policies
Copyright & Intellectual Property
Harvard Library allows free use of openly available digital reproductions of items from its collections that are not under copyright, except where other rights or restrictions apply. To learn more, read Harvard Library's full Policy on Access to Digital Reproductions of Works in the Public Domain.
Food & Drink
The Fine Arts Library allows patrons to have coffee in an approved container in the main Reading Room only.
Only water in a tight container with a secure lid is allowed in the stacks and carrels. No beverages are allowed in the Special Collections Study Room. This policy will be subject to change at any time.
- No single use containers with the exception of water.
- Containers must NOT exceed 16 oz, except for water bottles.
- Containers must be fully covered with a tight, resealable lid.
- Coffee is only allowed in the main Reading Room.
- Only water is allowed in the stacks and carrels.
- Beverages are not allowed in the Special Collections Study Room.
- Food is not allowed anywhere in the Fine Arts Library.
- The Fine Arts Library reserves the right to change and amend the policy as needed.
Film & Photo Requests
Requests to film, record, or photograph for commercial or editorial purposes must be submitted to Harvard Library Communications and at least 10 business days before the requested date. Learn more and submit your request.
