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 2009-2010
| Dates | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer |
Monday, August 10 - Sunday, August 23 | Intersession Hours |
| Orientation Week |
Monday, August 24 - Friday, August 28 | Summer Hours |
| Academic Year-Fall Semester | Saturday, August 29-Sunday, December 20 | Regular Hours |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7 | Holiday Hours |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 12 | Regular Hours |
| Veterans' Day |
Wednesday, November 11 | Regular Hours |
| Thanksgiving Eve |
Wednesday, November 25 | 8am - 5pm |
| Thanksgiving Recess |
Thursday, November 26-Friday, November 27 | CLOSED |
| Holiday Recess |
Monday, December 21-Wednesday, December 23 | Intersession Hours |
| Thursday, December 24 | 8am - Noon |
|
| Friday, December 25-Sunday, December 27 | CLOSED | |
| Monday, December 28-Thursday, December 31 | Intersession Hours | |
| Happy New Year! |
Friday, January 1- Sunday, January 3 | CLOSED |
| Winter Recess | Monday, January 4-Friday, January 22 | Winter Recess Hours |
| Martin Luther King Day | Monday, January 18 | Holiday Hours |
| Academic Year- Spring Semester | Saturday, January 23-Thursday, May 13 | Regular Hours |
| Presidents' Day |
Monday, February 15 | Regular Hours |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 15-Thursday, March 18 | 8am - 9pm |
| Friday, March 19 | 8am - 5pm | |
| Intersession | Friday, May 14-Sunday, June 20 | Intersession Hours |
| Memorial Day |
Monday, May 31 |
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