Looking for personalized guidance for your research? Curious about resources in your area of study? Library liaisons can help you make the most of your research at Harvard Library.
Find your Liaison
We're here to help! Ask us to help connect you to the librarian for your program or subject area. Or, browse the list of contacts below.
What can we do for you?
Whether you’re working on a research assignment, deep in a multi-year project, or just beginning to explore the library, talking with your liaison will open up new possibilities.
- Go beyond HOLLIS with specialized databases and research tools
- Learn the most effective library research methods for your subject area
- Talk to someone who knows your degree program
- Connect your students with their personal guide to Harvard Library
- Find unique materials for your specific project
Library Liaisons by Subject and Program
Liaisons are experts in a variety of subjects. Use the list below to find the right one for you. (If you're at a professional school, please contact your library directly.)
- African and African American Studies Bassey Irele
- American Studies Fred Burchsted
- Anthropology Susan Gilman
- Art, Film, and Visual Studies Jessica Evans Brady
- Astronomy Robyn Rosenberg (interim)
- Astrophysics Robyn Rosenberg (interim)
- Biology
- Human Biology, Behavior, and Evolution (HBBE) Mary Sears and Susan Gilman
- Integrative Biology Mary Sears
- Molecular and Cellular Biology Jillian Amaral
- Neurobiology Jillian Amaral
- Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Mary Sears and Daniel Becker
- Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology Mary Sears
- Systems, Synthetic, and Quantitative Biology Mary Sears
- Celtic Languages and Literatures Ramona Crawford
- Chemistry and Chemical Biology Tina Helt
- Classics Steve Kuehler
- Comparative Literature Odile Harter
- Computer Science Robyn Rosenberg
- Earth and Planetary Sciences Michael Leach
- East Asian Studies Reed Lowrie
- Economics Diane Sredl
- Engineering and Applied Sciences Robyn Rosenberg
- English Odile Harter (interim)
- Environmental Science and Public Policy George Clark
- Expos (Harvard College Writing Program) Sue Gilroy
- First Year Librarians Lee LaFleur
- First Year Seminars Sarah DeMott
- Folklore and Mythology Ramona Crawford
- Germanic Languages and Literatures Reed Lowrie (interim)
- Government Hugh Truslow (interim)
- Harvard Extension School Mary Frances Angelini and Jonathan Paulo
- History Fred Burchsted
- History and Literature Steve Kuehler
- History of Art and Architecture Jessica Evans Brady
- History of Science Fred Burchsted
- Inner Asian and Altaic Studies Mary Frances Angelini
- Linguistics Emily Coolidge Toker and Jess Cohen-Tanugi
- Mathematics Michael Leach
- Middle Eastern Studies Sarah DeMott
- Music Brendan Higgins and Kerry Masteller
- Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Sarah DeMott
- Philosophy Lee LaFleur (interim)
- Physics Michael Leach
- Political Science Hugh Truslow
- Psychology Ramona Crawford and Robyn Rosenberg
- Regional Studies—East Asia Reed Lowrie
- Regional Studies—Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia Svetlana Rukhelman
- Religion Reed Lowrie
- Romance Languages and Literatures (French and Italian) Odile Harter
- Romance Languages and Literatures (Spanish and Portuguese) Anna Assogba
- Slavic Languages and Literatures Anna Rakityanskaya
- Social Studies Sue Gilroy
- Sociology Hugh Truslow
- South Asian Studies Ramona Crawford (interim)
- Statistics Michael Leach
- Theater, Dance, and Media Steve Kuehler
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Sue Gilroy