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. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to assisting you with your research!

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.

Closure Notice

Reading Room Update:

March 5, 2025

The Schlesinger Library Reading Room is open Monday–Friday from 10:00am to 4:45pm, with the building closing to researchers at 5:00pm. Please review current access policies. Please note that, at this time, you will be required to show a photo ID to security when entering the building.

On Thursday, April 10th, the Reading Room will be open from 10am-2pm.

The Library will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.

While masks are not required in the Reading Room, we have a supply of masks available in the Reading Room for anyone interested. For assistance, please ask at the desk.

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Library Hours

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.

Closures

Library Closures

Monday, Dec. 23-Wednesday, Jan. 01
    Winter Break

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025
   Reading Room opens at 11:30AM

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025
   Reading Room opens at 11:30AM

Monday, Jan. 20, 2025
   Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025
   Reading Room opens at 1:00PM

Monday, Feb. 17, 2025
   Presidents’ Day

Thursday, April 10, 2025
   Reading Room closes at 2:00PM

Monday, May 26, 2025
   Memorial Day

More ways we can help

Doing in-depth research and need help navigating resources or developing research strategies?
Use the form on this page to request a phone or Zoom appointment with a research librarian.

Curious about visiting and accessing materials?
Check out our Requesting Materials guide, Requesting Research Copies guide, and Planning a Visit guide for information and tips about accessing collection materials! Topical guides and other How-To guides are also available.

Renovation/Temporary Reading Room Notice