Update:

We have resumed some on-campus services, including book pickup, virtual consultations, and fulfilling scanning/digitization requests. Many library materials are available online, but our buildings remain closed until further notice.

Tozzer Library

Today: Closed
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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.
Full access policy

Contact

21 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Research

Research Guides
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Spaces

In addition to open seating areas with public computers, Tozzer has several spaces that can be reserved by Harvard faculty, staff, or students.

Seminar Room
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Seminar Room

The Seminar Room on the first floor can be reserved for small courses or meetings. The table sits 8-12 people. Covered drinks and small snacks are okay, but messy or smelly food is not allowed.

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Study Room A
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Study Rooms

There are two study rooms located in the basement, which sit 4-6 people. Groups may reserve up to three hours at a time. Covered drinks and small snacks are okay, but messy or smelly food is not allowed.

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study carrels
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Study Carrels

There are 26 study carrels located in the basement, each of which can be reserved for the academic year and/or summer term. Carrels are to be used for independent research and study.

Reserve here

Using the Library

How To...

How To

Get Remote Support for Research & Publishing

Working away from your lab or campus office? Harvard Library can help.
How To

Use Harvard Library's Special Collections and Archives

Open to all, these unique materials can take you to places you never expected.
How To

Use Harvard Library as an Alum

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

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.
Tool

HOLLIS Special Request

Request materials for use onsite in library reading rooms or request digital and print reproductions of library materials.
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Course Reserves

Looking for required and recommended reading for your classes? Check out what's available through course reserves.
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Reproductions

Need a copy? Request reproductions of library materials for research or publication.

What's Happening

Exhibitions

Our Land Our Language

Reflecting on North American indigenous language materials
Jun 1, 2019 through Jun 1, 2020