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Harvard-Yenching Library Orientation Guide

Harvard-Yenching Library orientation documents

Archival Materials and Finding Aids

How to Search Rare Books in Harvard-Yenching Library

How to search Rare Books (video clip)

How to Use HYL Special Collections

Submit Requests and Book a Seat
Patrons must submit a Hollis Special Request and book a seat in Yenching's 3rd floor Rare Book Reading Room to use the Collection
Hollis Special Request
Request materials for use onsite in library reading rooms or request copies of library materials.

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