Announcements

2/5/2024 - Harvard Library Winter Party

Save the date for another wonderful, wintry Harvard Library Winter Party! 

 

DATE/TIME

Monday, February 5, 2024

3:00pm — 5:00pm

LOCATION

 

WinterFest area of the Science Plaza 

 

10/24 - Harvard Library Fall Staff Social

Fall Treats + Archives Treasures

Join us for an autumn-themed gathering, and a special viewing of the presidential insignia (including the Harvard Charter) as an extension of Harvard University Archives' Inauguration Exhibit, A Moment of Possibility

DATE/TIME

Tuesday, October 24

3:00pm — 5:00pm

LOCATION

Yard area to the right of Houghton & inside Pusey Library

Inclement weather location for refreshments: Lammot du Pont Copeland Gallery in Pusey Library

10/6: Copyright First Responders' 10th Anniversary Event

Join Harvard Library in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Harvard Library’s Copyright First Responders (CFR) program!

Our celebration will feature a copyright panel highlighting some of the best CFR questions, answers, and conundrums from the decade-long program with current CFR’s from Harvard and beyond, CFR alumni, and special guests.

Cake will be served at the conclusion of the panel!

 

Date/Time:

Friday, October 6

2:00-3:30pm

LOCATION:

Milstein West A, Wasserstein Hall, Harvard...

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July 26: Harvard Library Staff Ice Cream Social

Martha Whitehead, Vice President for the Harvard Library & University Librarian and Roy E. Larsen Librarian for the Faculty of Arts & Sciences, invites you to a Staff Ice Cream Social.

We hope you can stop by to enjoy a cold summery treat with your fellow colleagues!

 

Location:

Dudley Garden (behind Lamont Library)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Refreshments: Menu will also include a non-dairy option.
Weather plans: In case of...

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June 28: Harvard Library Staff Barbecue

On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Martha Whitehead, Vice President for the Harvard Library & University Librarian and Roy E. Larsen Librarian for the Faculty of Arts & Sciences invites you to the Harvard Library Staff BBQ in the Lamont Yard (in front of Lamont Library).

We look forward to gathering and celebrating the end of the academic year!

Details:

Time: 12:00 — 2:00pm
Refreshments: Menu will also include both vegan grilled entrees and side dish options.
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Now Open: 2023 May-Crane Fellowship applications

The 2023 May-Crane Fellowship projects have been selected and are now accepting applications. Any undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled at Harvard is encouraged to apply.

Harvard Library's May-Crane Fellowships offer undergraduate and graduate students at Harvard the opportunity to work on a project at the library. Fellows work closely with a library mentor to complete their project. Read more about Now Open: 2023 May-Crane Fellowship applications

Save the Date: A Copyright Conversation with John Willinsky

Please join us for a lively conversation relating to Harvard Library’s commitment to advancing open access in scholarly communication with guest speaker John Willinsky. A notable author and educator, John will share his view on how copyright law needs to change to improve access to information in the U.S. and then participate in a fireside chat about copyright policy and access with Kyle K. Courtney, Copyright Advisor at Harvard Library.... Read more about Save the Date: A Copyright Conversation with John Willinsky

Harvard Library Employee Survey Advisory Group

Dear colleagues,

We are excited to announce that we have convened an HL Employee Survey Advisory Group that includes a wide-ranging cross section of the organization — the members bring a range of roles, experiences, and perspectives to this work. Given that there are, of course, many other experiences, identities, perspectives, and units without direct participation, the Advisory Group will engage in perspective taking and outreach as we work on behalf of all colleagues and our large, complex organization.

Advisory Group:

  • Danielle Adams,...
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Welcome Brooke Gilmore!

Dear Colleagues, Please join me in welcoming Brooke Gilmore to the Harvard Library as Manager of Library Governance and Engagement in the Office of the Chief of Staff. Brooke began on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Brooke will provide leadership for governance strategy and implementation, donor engagement, and is responsible for coordinating content strategy and communications for the Office of the Chief of Staff.

As an Assistant Professor, Librarian, and Director of the Women’s Center at Southern New Hampshire University, Brooke has experience with faculty governance...

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