Policies

Guidelines for using Harvard's libraries.

Harvard Library serves the University’s students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and visitors in fulfilling the University’s teaching and research mission. Our values, vision, and mission guide how we provide an environment for research, services, and ongoing access to information resources that support your academic and research needs.  

Please respect all policies that apply to the library, including but not limited to: 

Library Policies

Patron Agreement

  • Patron Agreement 
    Harvard Library operates as a single library service. This Patron Agreement applies to all libraries and facilities at Harvard.

Access & Borrowing

Using Library Materials

University Policies