Widener Library

Widener Library Tours

Tours are offered during the academic year for Harvard faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars, Thursdays at 3:00pm, from September through May, except during University recesses. 

Conducted by research and reference librarians, the tour includes an introduction to Widener's collections, orientation to the facilities, including the reading rooms and the stacks, and an explanation of services available to researchers. All currently affiliated Harvard faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars are welcome to attend.

All tours begin just beyond the Security Desk at the main (Yard) entrance of the building. Registration is not necessary. The tour lasts approximately one hour.

For more information, contact Research Services at 617-495-2411.