Library
Library Hours & Access
| Schedule | Monday-Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular 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 |
| Winter Recess Hours | 8am - 9pm | 8am - 5pm | 9am - 7pm | Noon - 9pm |
| Summer Hours | 8am - 9pm | 8am - 5pm | Closed | Closed |
Academic Year 2011-2012
| Dates | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester 2011 |
Monday, August 29 - Tuesday, December 20, 2011 |
Regular Hours |
| Labor Day |
Monday, September 5, 2011 |
Regular Hours |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 10, 2011 |
Regular Hours |
| Veterans' Day | Friday, November 11, 2011 |
Regular Hours |
| Thanksgiving Eve |
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
8am - 5pm |
| Thanksgiving Recess |
Thursday, November 24 - Friday, November 25, 2011 |
Closed |
| Holiday Recess |
Wednesday, December 21 - Thursday, December 22, 2011 |
Intersession Hours |
| Friday, December 23, 2011 | 8am - Noon |
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| Saturday, December 24 - Monday, December 26, 2011 |
Closed |
|
| Tuesday, December 27 - Friday, December 30, 2011 |
Holiday Hours |
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| Happy New Year! |
Saturday, December 31, 2011 - Monday, January 2, 2012 |
Closed |
| Winter Recess |
Tuesday, January 3 - Sunday, January 22, 2012 |
Winter Recess Hours |
| Martin Luther King Day |
Monday, January 16, 2012 |
Winter Recess Hours |
| Spring Semester 2012 |
Monday, January 23 - Thursday, May 10, 2012 |
Regular Hours |
| Presidents' Day |
Monday, February 20, 2012 |
Regular Hours |
| Spring Break |
Monday, March 12 - Thursday, March 15, 2012 |
8am - 9pm |
| Friday of Spring Break |
Friday, March 16, 2012 |
8am - 5pm |
| Last Friday of Spring Semester |
Friday, May 11, 2012 |
8am - 5pm |
| Last Saturday of Spring Semester |
Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
9am - 5pm |
| Intersession |
Sunday, May 13 - Sunday, June 17, 2012 | Intersession Hours |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 28, 2012 | 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.






