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About Us

Learn more about the Harvard Library's vision, programs and initiatives, services, community, news, events and support opportunities.

 
  • Our Vision

    The Harvard Library will meet the rising expectations of the Harvard community by providing unparalleled services that advance the University’s mission to create new knowledge.

     
  • Our Community

    The Library community includes librarians, archivists, technologists and other dedicated professionals who serve Harvard’s faculty, students and researchers with skill and innovation.

     
  • Programs & Initiatives

    The Harvard Library will achieve its vision through a host of programs and initiatives. It is currently focused on access to Information through partnerships, collection and content development, digital scholarship, information technology, innovation and scholarly communications.

     
  • News & Events

    The Harvard Library shares news and information about services, collections, events and staff achievements, as well as updates for library staff members.

     
  • Library Services

    The Harvard Library provides services to libraries University-wide in four areas: Information and Technical Services, Access Services, Preservation and Digital Imaging Services and Library Technology Services.

     

     
  • Giving to the Library

    Since 1638, generous support of alumni/ae and friends has been key to building and sustaining Harvard's library collections.