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The library does not offer extended student loans for the summer, but even if it did, the items would still be subject to recall if the book needed to be put on Reserve for a summer course. Consequently, you are free to check out books before you leave and renew them online up to 5 times. However, if the book is recalled, you will have to mail it back to the library to avoid fines.
We realize that this can be inconvenient, but it's the only way we can ensure timely access to library materials for everybody.
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Sunday 12pm-7pm
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Chat is intended for brief inquiries from the Harvard community.
Reach out to librarians and other reference specialists by email using our online form. We usually respond within 24 hours Monday through Friday.
Talk to a librarian for advice on defining your topic, developing your research strategy, and locating and using sources. Make an appointment now.
These services are intended primarily for Harvard University faculty, staff and students. If you are not affiliated with Harvard, please use these services only to request information about the Library and its collections.
Our chat reference and Research Appointment Request services are intended for Harvard affiliates. All others are welcome to submit questions using the form on this page.
We are happy to answer questions from all Harvard affiliates and from non-affiliates inquiring about the library's collections.
Unfortunately, we're unable to answer questions from the general public which are not directly related to Harvard Library services and collections.