Fine Arts Library
The Fine Arts Library provides research and curricular support for all areas in the history of art, architecture, photography and the decorative arts. Reader space is comprised of two quiet reading rooms and a special collections study area.
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Contact Information
About
Collections
Library Services
Library Staff
Visitor Policies
Accessibility
- (617) 495-3374
The Fine Arts Library is Harvard’s primary research collection for study of the history of art and architecture, photography, and the decorative arts worldwide.
Study Carrels
Scanners (Color)
Scanners (B&W)
Printers (B&W)
Public Computer Terminals
Quiet Study Area
Wi-Fi
Headphones
Microform Readers
The Fine Arts Library is Harvard’s primary research collection for study of the history of art and architecture, photography, and the decorative arts worldwide.
- Study Carrels
- Scanners (Color)
- Scanners (B&W)
- Printers (B&W)
- Public Computer Terminals
- Quiet Study Area
- Wi-Fi
- Headphones
- Microform Readers
The Fine Arts Library is Harvard’s primary research collection for study of the history of art and architecture, photography, and the decorative arts worldwide.
- Study Carrels
- Scanners (Color)
- Scanners (B&W)
- Printers (B&W)
- Public Computer Terminals
- Quiet Study Area
- Wi-Fi
- Headphones
- Microform Readers
The Fine Arts Library is Harvard’s primary research collection for study of the history of art and architecture, photography, and the decorative arts worldwide.
- Study Carrels
- Scanners (Color)
- Scanners (B&W)
- Printers (B&W)
- Public Computer Terminals
- Quiet Study Area
- Wi-Fi
- Headphones
- Microform Readers
The Fine Arts Library is Harvard’s primary research collection for study of the history of art and architecture, photography, and the decorative arts worldwide.
- Study Carrels
- Scanners (Color)
- Scanners (B&W)
- Printers (B&W)
- Public Computer Terminals
- Quiet Study Area
- Wi-Fi
- Headphones
- Microform Readers
The Fine Arts Library is Harvard’s primary research collection for study of the history of art and architecture, photography, and the decorative arts worldwide.
- Study Carrels
- Scanners (Color)
- Scanners (B&W)
- Printers (B&W)
- Public Computer Terminals
- Quiet Study Area
- Wi-Fi
- Headphones
- Microform Readers
The Fine Arts Library is Harvard’s primary research collection for study of the history of art and architecture, photography, and the decorative arts worldwide.
- Study Carrels
- Scanners (Color)
- Scanners (B&W)
- Printers (B&W)
- Public Computer Terminals
- Quiet Study Area
- Wi-Fi
- Headphones
- Microform Readers
The Fine Arts Library is Harvard’s primary research collection for study of the history of art and architecture, photography, and the decorative arts worldwide.
- Study Carrels
- Scanners (Color)
- Scanners (B&W)
- Printers (B&W)
- Public Computer Terminals
- Quiet Study Area
- Wi-Fi
- Headphones
- Microform Readers
The Fine Arts Library is Harvard’s primary research collection for study of the history of art and architecture, photography, and the decorative arts worldwide.
- Study Carrels
- Scanners (Color)
- Scanners (B&W)
- Printers (B&W)
- Public Computer Terminals
- Quiet Study Area
- Wi-Fi
- Headphones
- Microform Readers
Research Collections
Collections include books, journals, e-resources, facsimiles, exhibition catalogs, pamphlets, artists’ books, auction sales records, and visual documentation of the arts in multiple formats. Read more...
Special Collections
Special collections include historic photographs and albums, postcards, prints, rubbings, film stills, posters and photographer’s archives. Read more…
- Course Reserves
- Ask a Librarian
- Reference and Research Assistance
| Herman and Joan Suit Librarian for the Fine Arts Library | altenhof@fas.harvard.edu |
| Photographic Resources Librarian | toplyn@fas.harvard.edu |
| Head of Collections | abowen@fas.harvard.edu |
| Visual Resources Librarian for Islamic Art & Architecture | oceline@fas.harvard.edu |
| Visual Resources Librarian | wsconnor@fas.harvard.edu |
| Asian Art Bibliographer | ndeng@fas.harvard.edu |
| Bibliographer in Islamic Art and Architecture in Fine Arts Library | riedlmay@fas.harvard.edu |
| Bibliographer and Research Liaison for Film | rsennett@fas.harvard.edu |
- Visitor
The library is open to individuals who possess a current Harvard ID. Independent researchers, faculty, curatorial staff and graduate students from other institutions who present valid IDs may apply for reader access. See Fine Arts Library Admittance policies. http://hcl.harvard.edu/info/admittance/#fal
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At Littauer
Access to the Fine Arts Library is available at the back of the Littauer building on ground level. Enter and take the elevator to the first floor and follow signs to the library. Accessible restrooms are also available on the ground level. Circulation Desk staff will assist patrons with access to the stacks.
For more information or to arrange for assistance in advance contact:
Access Services, E-mail (falibcir@fas.harvard.edu), 617-384-7922
Digital Images & Slides Collection at Sackler
Enter the building via the ramp to the right of the main entrance of Sackler Museum. Take the elevator to the basement level and follow signs to the collection. Accesible restrooms are available.
For more information or to arrange for assistance in advance contact Spruill Harder, sgharder@fas.harvard.edu, 617-495-4982
