Tozzer Library

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Highlights

Open to the public. Our anthropology and archaeology collections are some of the most comprehensive and oldest in the world.

  • Archaeology of the Americas
  • Anthropological field notes
  • Scholars' personal libraries
  • Student dissertations/theses
Open to the general public. Harvard ID required to reserve study spaces. All-gender restrooms available.
Full access policy

Contact

21 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Research

Our research guides can help you make the most of your research at Tozzer.

Anthropology research toolsAmerican Indigenous Studies research tools
Collection

Indigenous Knowledge Collection

Explore contemporary materials from Native American and Global Indigenous communities.

Spaces

Tozzer offers open seating areas with public computers, along with several spaces that can be reserved by Harvard faculty, staff, or students. You can also search Find a Space to see more options.

Study Room A

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.

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study carrels

Study Carrels

The carrels are located in the basement, and each one can be reserved for the academic year and/or summer term.

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chairs near a green wall

Open Space

The circulation area on our first floor is an open space that seats 10+ people at group tables and in armchairs.

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Accessibility of Tozzer Library

  • The main entrance to Tozzer Library via Divinity Avenue is accessible by automatic door and elevator. 
  • Study rooms on the lower level are accessible via the library elevator, which is to the left once you enter the library.  
  • There are two all-gender restrooms on Level 1 of Tozzer Library. 

Contact Susan Gilman, sgilman@fas.harvard.edu, with questions about accessibility of elevators, study spaces, meeting rooms, and restrooms.

Using the Library

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Get Remote Support for Research & Publishing

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Use Harvard Library's Special Collections and Archives

Open to all, these unique materials can take you to places you never expected.
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Use Harvard Library as an Alum

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Services & Tools

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Anthropological Literature

An index of journals primarily from Tozzer Library, as well as other open-access journals.
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Zotero

An easy-to-use citation tool to help you collect, organize, cite and share research.
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Check Harvard Library Bookmark

Need access to an online article? Use this bookmarklet to get quick access to subscriptions purchased by Harvard Library.
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HOLLIS Special Request

Request materials for use onsite in library reading rooms or request copies of library materials.
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Course Reserves

We work with faculty and instructors to help provide students with access to course materials.
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Reproductions

Need a copy? We can digitize special collections items for research or publication.
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