Find Books in the SEC Library and beyond

Harvard Library is more than books—discover scholarly databases, expert staff, study spaces, and specialized services designed to support your research and academic success!

1. Ask Us Anything
Librarians are trained experts in research and are here to help! Chat with a librarian in real time or search our FAQs at ask.library.harvard.edu

2. Get Personalized Research Help 
Need research help? SEAS has a subject librarian just for you. Get one-on-one support with finding sources, shaping a topic, literature reviews, and related needs.
👉 Contact the Engineering Librarian: Robyn Rosenberg (SEC Library 2.315).

3. Find Books & More
Search HOLLIS (the library catalog) for books, articles, media, and more. Sign in with your HarvardKey to track your loans and access your full borrowing privileges.

4. Go Beyond Google: Master the Databases
Access scholarly databases (e.g., IEEE, Web of Science) for peer-reviewed research, conference papers, specialized reports, and more. Not sure where to start? Browse our library guides by discipline, including Engineering & Applied Sciences and Computer Science.

5. Get Free Articles Faster
Set your Google Scholar account to show Try Harvard Library links for fast access to articles. Add a browser extension for quick access, no matter where you’re searching.

6.Can’t Find Something? 
Need an article or book that Harvard doesn't own? Submit an Interlibrary Loan request—a free service that gets materials from libraries worldwide.

7. Borrow Tech & More (Cabot Science Library and Lamont Library)
Borrow chargers, headphones, and other equipment. Work on multimedia projects in Cabot’s media studios or try AR/VR in the Hive. At Lamont, you’ll find the Media Lab & Media Lab Annex for more creative tools.

8. Cite It Right
Use citation management tools like Zotero to automatically capture sources and generate formatted bibliographies. The library offers guides and workshops to help you get started.

9. Workshops & Events
Attend Zotero Basics classes (online or in-person), library tours, exhibits, book talks, data discussions, research workshops, and other events listed on the Harvard Library Events page. 

10. Locations & Hours
Explore more than 25 libraries around campus. Library hours and services vary by location—check online before heading out.