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Share your questions with us using the form below. Priority assistance is given to research needs of Harvard students and faculty, but please know all inquiries will be answered. Response times vary depending on the volume and complexity of questions. We look forward to assisting you with your research!

To learn more about Library hours, Reading Room policies, and other helpful information to prepare for onsite research, please see our Planning a Visit guide. Be sure to create a HOLLIS Special Request account (available to Harvard and non-Harvard researchers)! You can learn more in the Requesting Materials guide.

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Library Hours

More ways we can help

Need help navigating resources or doing in-depth research?
Use the Research Support form to request an appointment with a research librarian. We will meet with you in person or via Zoom, or we can schedule a phone call.
Walk in assistance is also available.

Need a copy of material from the collections?
Our Requesting Copies guide provides information for ordering research copies and publication quality scans. Research-quality copies may also be available through our Virtual Reading Room.

Closures

Library Hours

Library and Exhibits:
   Monday-Friday | 9:00-5:00

Reading Room:
   Monday-Friday | 10:00-4:45

Please review the current access policies before visiting.

Library Closures

Thursday, June 19
   Juneteenth

Friday, July 4
   Independence Day

Monday, September 1
   Labor Day

Monday, October 13
   Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Tuesday, November 11
   Veterans Day

Thursday, November 27–
Friday, November 28
   Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, December 24, 2025–
Thursday, January 1, 2026
   Winter Recess

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