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Lamont Library(n.d.). (Image in HOLLIS)
Langdell Hall, Harvard Law School Library, 1970 (Image in HOLLIS)
Widener Library, 11/13/08 (AP Photo/Lisa Poole)
Research Tools & Services
Ask a Librarian
This is our virtual reference service. If you have a question about the libraries, you can also use this service.
Harvard Library Research Guides
These resources are created and maintained by Harvard librarians in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, provide assistance with finding library materials, searching electronic and print collections, citing sources and more.
Research Librarians by Subject
Each of the academic departments and schools at Harvard has a librarian affiliated with it. This page provides a list of these people along with their contact information. Please feel free to contact us with your questions.
Scan and Deliver
This is a free electronic document delivery service for Harvard students, faculty and staff. You may request and obtain electronically scanned portions of certain items from the library collections that are currently on the shelf.
Borrow Direct
For books not currently available at Harvard, you can request them through Borrow Direct. If one of the libraries in this network has the item, you should receive it within 4 days.
Interlibrary Loan
If the item is not available through Borrow Direct, you can submit an Interlibrary Loan request to borrow it from a broader network of libraries.
Citation and Research Management Tools at Harvard compares some of the major citation tools, and provides a list of librarians to contact with your questions.
Collections Purchase Request
If there is material that you need for your research which the Harvard Library does not own, you can submit a request that the item be purchased and added to the collections.