Library Hours & Access
| Schedule | Monday-Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year Hours | 8am-11pm | 8am-7pm | 9am-7pm | Noon-9pm |
| Intersession Hours | 8am-5pm | 8am-5pm | Closed | Closed |
| Holiday Hours | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | Closed | Closed |
| Summer Hours | 8am-9pm | 8am-5pm | Closed | Closed |
Academic Year 2008-2009 & Summer
| Dates | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Year-Fall Semester | Saturday, September 13-Tuesday, December 16 | Academic Year Hours |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 13 | Holiday Hours |
| Veterans' Day | Tuesday, November 11 | Holiday Hours |
| Thanksgiving Eve | Wednesday, November 26 | Intersession Hours |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Thursday, November 27-Friday, November 28 | CLOSED |
| Winter Recess | Wednesday, December 17-Thursday, January 1 | Various- see below |
| Wednesday, December 17-Tuesday, December 23 | Intersession Hours | |
| Wednesday, December 24 | 8am - Noon | |
| Thursday, December 25-Sunday, December 28 | CLOSED | |
| Monday, December 29-Wednesday, December 31 | Holiday Hours | |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1 | CLOSED |
| Academic Year- Spring Semester | Friday, January 2-Thursday, May 21 | Academic Year Hours |
| Intersession | Friday, May 22-Sunday, June 21 | Intersession Hours |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25 | CLOSED |
Access
The Monroe C. Gutman Library is open to all members of the Harvard University community and to Gutman Special Borrowers.
Other scholars and researchers who have information needs within the scope of our collections may apply to use the library weekdays from 8:30am-5:00pm. Contact Access Services at 617-495-3423 for more information.
Proper identification with a picture is required for entrance to the
library.
Please read about our services
for persons with disabilities and our Institutional
Service Package, which provides a variety of research-related services
for institutions and organizations involved in education.
Monroe C. Gutman Library
6 Appian Way
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: 617.495.3423
Fax: 617.495.0540