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Let us help you make the most of what Harvard Library has to offer.

Get Started with Harvard Library

Whether you’re a freshman or an experienced researcher who isn’t sure what the Library has for you, we have guides and services to help all members of the Harvard community make the most of what we have to offer. 

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Get Started Using the Libraries

Start here to find tips on how to make the most of our spaces, materials, and online resources.

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Get Support for Research and Publishing

Connect with experts and tools to help you work with research data and manage sources.

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Use the Right Search Tool

The Library offers different search tools for different types of research.

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Get Scholarly Articles for Free

HOLLIS isn’t the only way to access articles and library resources.

Get Expert Advice

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Teach with Harvard Library

Whether you’re looking to select course materials, test-drive an assignment prompt, design an in-class activity, or facilitate a deep exploration of unique primary sources, we partner with you to make it happen.

Work with Us

Get Help with Mapping, Media Production, and More

Harvard Library offers mapping and media production services to support the research, teaching, and creative projects of the Harvard community. 

From visualization, digital mapping, and GIS support to multimedia production and editing tools, we can help your ideas take shape.

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Print Big at Lamont

The Lamont Multimedia Lab’s large-format printer can create prints on heavyweight matte or satin photo paper up to 35.5 inches wide and 100 feet long.

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Upcoming Workshops and Trainings

Apr 7

Japanese Language Resources Orientation

Bibliographic Orientations
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Harvard-Yenching Library
Apr 8

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

OSRDS
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Apr 8

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

OSRDS
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Learn the Foundations of Academic Research

Unabridged is an on-demand or in-person course for the Harvard community that prepares you for a career in academic research. Learn strategies and frameworks to become a more flexible and creative researcher.

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Borrowing Services

Whether you’re requesting a book for pickup, trying to access materials remotely, or looking for something you can’t find here at Harvard, we can connect you with what you need to get your work done.

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Scan and Deliver

Request library materials and we will digitize and send them to your inbox.

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Interlibrary Loan

Get the materials you need, even if they're not available at Harvard.

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Tech Loan

Access to laptops, chargers, 360-degree cameras, VR equipment, and more.

Cool Tools You Can Use

Harvard Library offers subscription access to several national newspapers, as well as tools for borrowing ebooks and more for the Harvard community.

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