Although we are excited to have our fellows back on campus and working in Byerly Hall, Harvard Radcliffe Institute programs remain primarily virtual as we continue to monitor the coronavirus pandemic. See Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Updates. Close Go to homepage Toggle menu SCHLESINGER LIBRARY The Schlesinger Library illuminates the lives of American women past and present through its collections, research support, public programming, and exhibitions, all while advancing Harvard Radcliffe Institute’s commitment to women, gender, and society. One of the special collections libraries within the Harvard Library—the oldest library system in the United States—the Schlesinger Library is considered the leading center for scholarship on the history of women in the United States, with collections that span civil rights and feminism, health and sexuality, work and family life, education and the professions, and culinary history and etiquette. The Library is committed to expanding its holdings by and about women of all ethnicities, political philosophies, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Open to the public, the Library welcomes all visitors. QUICK LINKS More about Radcliffe’s Schlesinger Library Research Services and Tools Explore our Collections Spotlight: Long 19th Amendment Project Collections 01 / 06 Slide left Slide right Explore our Collections Fund your Research 01 Opportunities for Researchers The Schlesinger Library offers a variety of research grants to support new scholarship on women, gender, and sexuality. Grants for Researchers 02 Opportunities for Students Carol K. Pforzheimer Student Fellowships provide funding to Harvard undergraduates to do research in the Schlesinger Library's collections. Grants for Students 03 Opportunities for Educators Teachers in grades 6–12 can apply for support for research in our collections connected to work in their classrooms. Grants for Educators Hear Black Women's Voices 01 / 16 Slide left Slide right Visit the Library The Schlesinger Library will open to all vaccinated researchers by appointment on October 25, 2021. Schedule your appointment and review our visitation requirements at the link below. Plan your Research Visit Start Your Research The Schlesinger Library is open, by appointment, to Harvard students, faculty, and staff. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. The Schlesinger Library will open to all vaccinated researchers by appointment on October 25, 2021. Schedule your appointment via Ask A Librarian and review our visitation requirements prior to your visit. Virtual reference services are available via Ask a Librarian, and we encourage you to explore the HOLLIS catalog. The Library has also created research guides to collections. Through these, you can learn how to use research tools like Zotero; read subject guides created especially for Harvard courses; or browse collection highlights by subject. QUICK LINKS Remote Research Guide Ask a Librarian How-To Guides Subject Guides Search the Catalog Search the catalog Search Search the full HOLLIS catalog or Research Tools Make the most of your research time with the resources in this section. While no appointment is necessary to use holdings during normal operations, researchers are strongly encouraged to contact the Library in advance because material may be stored offsite and/or have restrictions. Here, a brief explanation of the tools linked below. HOLLIS is the Harvard Library’s catalog. Search HOLLIS for articles, books, manuscript materials, media, and more. With HOLLIS for Archival Discovery, search for letters, photographs, film and video, print items, digital materials, objects, and other primary sources. HOLLIS Images is the Harvard Library’s dedicated image catalog. It includes content from archives, museums, libraries, and other collections throughout Harvard University. Use Ask a Librarian to request materials and to confirm availability. To locate materials, use the HOLLIS catalog to start your search. You can limit results to Schlesinger Library holdings in the advanced search mode. Request Archival Collections has detailed information about what to include when contacting our librarians. Consult our Research Guides for an introduction by subject to various holdings. The guides are meant to help you begin your research on select topics and are not complete lists of relevant material. HOLLIS (Library Catalog) HOLLIS for Archival Discovery HOLLIS Images Ask a Librarian Request Archival Collections Research Guides Selections: News from the Schlesinger Library 01 / 18 Slide left Slide right Ask a Schlesinger Librarian Virtual reference services are available. Click through to ask a question or make an appointment with a research librarian at the Schlesinger Library. We’re eager to talk about your research needs. How can we help you? Events 01 / 08 Slide left Slide right See All Events News & Ideas Gathering the Ghosts Birth of a Sleuth History Comes Alive through the Archives In Research on Feminism and Gay Rights, a Case for Unity Get the latest Radcliffe news delivered to your inbox Enter your e-mail address Continue Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Harvard University 10 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Directions Give Now Contact Visit Careers Housing Meeting Spaces Site Map Digital Accessibility Accessibility Harvard University Policies Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our RSS feed Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our YouTube channel © 2021 President and Fellows of Harvard College