Widener Library

Widener Library Tours

Tours of Widener Library are offered on Thursdays at 3:00 pm during the academic year (September through May). 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. Harvard faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars are welcome to attend.

During the remainder of the academic year (October through May) tours are offered every Thursday at 3:00 pm.

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.