Remote-access Guide

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by Lamont Pacocha Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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What is the Harvard research library?

A central catalog and open-access repository of research by members of the Harvard community. Harvard's open online repository for sharing, preserving, citing, exploring and analyzing research data. Partner sites from across the University also have information to help you with research data and publishing.

Where can I find data services at Harvard?

Many of Harvard’s professional schools offer specialized support for data services in certain disciplines. Harvard Library provides access to repositories of data from all disciplines. Search for existing datasets or explore through APIs and curated worksets.

What is the difference between HathiTrust Research Center and Harvard librarycloud?

The HathiTrust Research Center (HTRC) enables computational analysis across 17+ million digitized items. Harvard LibraryCloud is a metadata hub that provides granular, open access to a large aggregation of Harvard library bibliographic metadata.

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Can I access Harvard Library online?

Unfortunately, unless you are affiliated with Harvard, they cannot be made available to you. Many public libraries now provide access to extensive online resources, and if there's a university library near you, they may allow visitor access.

Who has access to Harvard Library?

Domestic partners and spouses of Harvard faculty, staff and students are eligible for borrowing and access to Harvard's libraries. You will be asked to show a government-issued ID and a copy or picture of your partner's HUID.

Can the public use Harvard Library?

All libraries are open to current Harvard students, faculty, staff and others with active access and borrowing cards. Check out Library Hours. Most special collections and archives will reopen to non-Harvard researchers and other campus visitors on February 28, 2022.

Who can access Widener Library?

Widener Library defines alumni as those who have finished two terms of work at any of the constituent schools or faculties.

Can MIT students use Harvard library?

The MIT Libraries has a reciprocal borrowing agreement with Harvard College Library for MIT faculty, students and research staff. Eligible community members may apply online for an HCL Special Borrower card.

Is MIT library open to the public?

Library access is limited to: MIT faculty, students, and staff and their invited guests in compliance with MIT's campus access policies. Visitors who have been issued a Tim Ticket by Distinctive Collections or for Libraries business or events.

How do you get books from the Harvard library?

There are two ways for Harvard students, faculty and staff to borrow physical items​ available at Harvard's libraries.Search HOLLIS, the library catalog, to see if there is a physical copy available on campus and get it from the shelf. ... In HOLLIS, request to pick up the item from the library of your choice.

What is my Harvard key?

A: HarvardKey is Harvard University's unified login credential — a single login name and password pair that's used to provide convenient, secure access to nearly 2,000 websites, applications, and services that are affiliated with the University.

What are my chances in getting into Harvard?

5% (2020)Harvard University / Acceptance rate

Is Harvard campus open to the public?

A campus visit consists of the one-hour information session led by an admissions officer and 1-2 current undergraduate students, followed by a one-hour campus tour led by a student. You can download a self-guided map to navigate campus. Group Visits/Tours: We cannot accommodate groups of more than ten people.

What is the largest library in the world?

The Library of CongressThe Library of Congress, founded in 1800, is a book lover's dream. With 164 million items and 1,350 kilometers of bookshelves, it's the world's largest library.

Who is the statue in Harvard Yard?

Even though the name “John Harvard” is written in stone on the statue's base, the likeness is not, actually, that of John Harvard. In fact, there are no living representations of John Harvard. In 1884, Daniel Chester French created the famous statue, and Sherman Hoar sat as a model for the head of John Harvard.

Is Harvard campus open to the public?

A campus visit consists of the one-hour information session led by an admissions officer and 1-2 current undergraduate students, followed by a one-hour campus tour led by a student. You can download a self-guided map to navigate campus. Group Visits/Tours: We cannot accommodate groups of more than ten people.

Who has the largest personal library?

Karl Lagerfeld, the creative director of Chanel and Fendi, supposedly has the largest personal library at over 300,000 books.

What is the largest library in the world?

The Library of CongressThe Library of Congress, founded in 1800, is a book lover's dream. With 164 million items and 1,350 kilometers of bookshelves, it's the world's largest library.

How much is the Harvard Library worth?

The Harvard Library is nearly 400 years old, making it the oldest library system in the United States....Harvard Library.The Harvard LibraryBudgetUS$250 million (2020)17 more rows

What is Harvard LibraryCloud?

LibraryCloud Item API. Harvard LibraryCloud is a metadata hub that provides granular, open access to a large aggregation of Harvard library bibliographic metadata. Learn about LibraryCloud.

What is advanced search in Hollis?

The "Advanced Search" function in HOLLIS allows you to limit by Resource Type to "Research Data Sets." Add your own keywords to refine.

Does Harvard offer data services?

Many of Harvard’s professional schools offer specialized support for data services in certain disciplines.

Does Harvard Library have a repository?

Whether you’re planning on publishing data sets, scholarly articles, or working papers, Harvard Library maintains digital repositories that allow you to store and share your research.

Who makes exceptions to Harvard Library policy?

Exceptions: The Vice President for the Harvard Library may make exceptions to this policy in particular cases where the Vice President, or her or his delegate, determines on balance that the aims of the Harvard Library would be better served by such an exception.

Does Harvard Library have copyright?

Harvard Library asserts no copyright over digital reproductions of works in its collections which are in the public domain, where those digital reproductions are made openly available on Harvard Library websites. To the extent that some jurisdictions grant an additional copyright in digital reproductions of such works, Harvard Library relinquishes that copyright. When digital reproductions of public domain works are made openly available on its websites, Harvard Library does not charge for permission to use those reproductions, and it does not grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute them. As a matter of good scholarly practice, Harvard Library requests that patrons using Library-provided reproductions provide appropriate citation to the source of reproductions. This policy is subject to the explanation and exclusions below.

Does Harvard Library have warranties?

The use of digital reproductions made available by the Harvard Library shall be at the user's sole risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Harvard disclaims all warranties of any kind (express, implied or otherwise), including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular use, non-infringement, and/or as to the accuracy or completeness of content or related information, in connection with such digital reproductions and your use thereof. Harvard shall not be responsible or liable for any damage that may occur due to your use of any material that Harvard Library makes openly available. As used in this paragraph, "Harvard" includes Harvard Library, Harvard University and their respective governing board members, officers, employees, agents and affiliates.

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Access and Accessibility

We are committed to making services and collections accessible. If you need additional assistance, please contact Library staff.

Conditions of Use

Harvard Library may retain information we collect from you in connection with your use of HOLLIS Special Request indefinitely.

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General Principle

  • The mission of the Harvard Library is to advance scholarship and teaching by committing itself to the creation, application, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge. The use and reuse of digitized content for research, teaching, learning, and creative activities supports that mission. Digitized content enhances access for students and faculty ...
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Policy

  • Harvard Library asserts no copyright over digital reproductions of works in its collections which are in the public domain, where those digital reproductions are made openly available on Harvard Library websites. To the extent that some jurisdictions grant an additional copyright in digital reproductions of such works, Harvard Library relinquishes that copyright. When digital reproduct…
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Details

  1. Public domain; levels of copyright.Under this policy, the underlying work that has been digitized must be in the public domain in the United States. The same is true of any secondary representation...
  2. Public domain determination: When possible, Harvard Library will provide information on the copyright status of works that have been digitized and are made openly available. The natur…
  1. Public domain; levels of copyright.Under this policy, the underlying work that has been digitized must be in the public domain in the United States. The same is true of any secondary representation...
  2. Public domain determination: When possible, Harvard Library will provide information on the copyright status of works that have been digitized and are made openly available. The nature of historica...
  3. Non-copyright restrictions: Some uses of public domain works may be restricted by trademark, privacy, publicity rights, donor requirements, or other such rights or restrictions. It is the user's so...
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Harvard Marks/Name

  • The users of digital reproductions should not suggest or imply that Harvard Library endorses, approves of, or participated in their projects. Harvard's name should not be used in the title or the name of the product, and it should not be used as a metadata search term, website name, or web address, or be large or prominent. The use of the Harvard name or trademarks for any purpose o…
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Disclaimer

  • The use of digital reproductions made available by the Harvard Library shall be at the user's sole risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Harvard disclaims all warranties of any kind (express, implied or otherwise), including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular use, non-infringement, and/or as to the accuracy or completeness of cont…
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