# Help & Services The library primarily serves the students, faculty, and staff of the Harvard Divinity School. It is open to all faculty, students, and staff of Harvard University and of any school affiliated with the Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium (BTI). We also welcome visitors with legitimate research needs to consult our collections. More about [Research Help](#research) and services for [faculty](/services/faculty-and-staff "Faculty"), [BTI affiliates](/services/bti-affiliates "BTI Affiliates"), [alumni](/services/alumni "Alumni"), and [visitors](/services/special-borrowers-and-visitors "Visitors"). ## Use the Library ### Borrow, Renew, Request expand\_more Borrow Renew Request ## Borrow ### Circulating items - Regular loan items have semester loan periods for Harvard faculty, students and staff. - All regular loan items are subject to recall. - Regular loan items do not include reserve materials, multimedia items,or equipment. - [More info including fines](https://library.harvard.edu/how-to/borrow-renew-and-return-library-materials) - Information specifically for [faculty](/services/faculty-and-staff "Faculty"), [BTI affiliates](/services/bti-affiliates "BTI Affiliates"), [alumni](/services/alumni "Alumni"), and [visitors](/services/special-borrowers-and-visitors "Visitors") ### Noncirculating items that must be used in the library - Reference collection - Bound periodicals - Microform and microfiche - Special Collections materials - Faculty books on display ## Renew Regular loan items: renew online in [HOLLIS](http://hollis.harvard.edu/) by logging into My Account, or call the circulation desk at 617.495.5788. ## Request Articles or book chapters from Harvard Library collections, scanned and delivered electronically within 1-4 business days (**Scan and Deliver**) - Request via HOLLIS record - [More info](https://library.harvard.edu/scan-deliver) Books delivered from other Harvard libraries within 1-4 business days - Request via HOLLIS record - [More info](https://library.harvard.edu/how-to/borrow-renew-and-return-library-materials) Books delivered from Borrow Direct libraries within 4 business days (**Borrow Direct**) - [Search the Borrow Direct catalog and request items](http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:hul.eother:BD) - [More info](https://library.harvard.edu/services-tools/borrowdirect) Books and articles delivered from other libraries within approximately 2 weeks; note that articles delivered electronically may arrive sooner (**Interlibrary Loan**) - [Submit an Interlibrary Loan request](http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:hul.eresource:illhulha) - [More info](https://library.harvard.edu/services-tools/interlibrary-loan) Have something you'd like to see the library buy and add to our collections? [Submit a purchase request](https://library.harvard.edu/services-tools/purchase-request). ### Course Reserves expand\_more Course reserve readings are listed on the Canvas course website as “Library Reserves”. Online readings are linked. If there is no link, bring the call number to the circulation desk on the first floor to borrow a copy. Reserve materials circulate for two hours. Please contact with questions about course reserves. [Placing material on reserve.](/services/faculty-and-staff#Course) ### Book a Group Study Room expand\_more There are three group study rooms on the ground floor of the library. [Book a group study room](http://libcal.library.harvard.edu/spaces?lid=3541). ### Food and Drink Policy expand\_more [Read the HDS Library Food and Drink Policy](https://asklib.hds.harvard.edu/faq/412923). ### Print, Scan, & Copy expand\_more Print Scan Copy ## Print ### Library computers Computers for access to online Harvard Library resources, email, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are located on floors 1 and 2. ### Wireless network For information about connecting and printing on the wireless network, see [Wireless Networking and Printing](https://hds.harvard.edu/community-life/technology/services-support/wireless-networking-printing) on the Harvard Divinity School website. ### Printing See [Wireless Networking and Printing](https://hds.harvard.edu/community-life/technology/services-support/wireless-networking-printing) on the Harvard Divinity School website for instructions. Students, please see “[Add funds to your Crimson Print account](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=kb_article&sys_id=2a8c2600476a4a901469f46b416d43b5)” in the Harvard University IT Knowledge Base for instructions on paying for printing. ## Scan ### Scanners - Located on first and second floors. - Free of charge - Digital scans may be saved on a USB flash drive or sent as a digital file to your email account. ### Digital reader/scanner for microfilm - Located on the first floor. - Digital scans may be saved on a USB flash drive or sent as a digital file to your email account or cloud storage drive. - Access to the collections and readers is self-service and available whenever the library is open. Request assistance at the service desk on the first floor. ## Copy ### Printers can also be used for copying - Color or black-and-white - Located on floors 1 and 2 - Fees payable through [Crimson Print](https://crimsonprint.huit.harvard.edu/user?) - Color, single-sided: 15¢ per page - Color, double-sided: 8¢ per side - Black and white, single-sided: 5¢ per page - Black and white, double-sided: 3¢ per side ### Accessibility expand\_more Harvard Divinity School Library is committed to supporting all users, including those with disabilities, in accessing our collections and services. ### Access Services and Support Harvard is a proud member of the **Aria Access Network**. Through this membership, the [Aria visual interpreting service ](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__aira.io_&d=DwMFAg&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=aywiPqBNMkCSxrzCUfiSoJ86Pe5sD2FnYwVToFcqeqY&m=FGpKGmN96SP1qIkPbBTyMu5bEhZwEeRGPb9PCFJIkO9va8bgjY2mEFib38q2O3nP&s=FtTizQFQO413M9LSjXbWSqwie59vP0Z8x5VKWrzyPAM&e=)is available at **no cost** to everyone on Harvard’s Cambridge and Boston campuses — including visitors. **Students with disabilities** seeking accommodations at HDS must first register with the [Office of Student Life](https://www.hds.harvard.edu/community-life/student-life). For more information, students may visit the [Student Support section of the Harvard Divinity School website. ](https://www.hds.harvard.edu/community-life/student-life/student-support#accessibility) Staff and Visitors with disabilities may visit the [Accessibility section of the Harvard Divinity School website.](https://www.hds.harvard.edu/accessibility) If the services listed below don’t meet your specific needs, please [contact Access Services](mailto:circulation@hds.harvard.edu) for personalized assistance. ### Physical access - **Building access** The library entrance in **Swartz Hall is fully accessible**. All library floors are reachable by elevator. - **Stack access** If you're unable to retrieve materials from the shelves, staff at the **Access Services Desk** can assist you. - **Restrooms** All restrooms are on the Floors G, 2 and 3. All of the restrooms in the library are accessible, and the restrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors are for all genders. - **Photocopying and scanning** Self-service photocopiers and scanners are available throughout the library. People who cannot operate them should take materials to the Access Services desk, and staff will make scans and copies at the self-service rate. ### Research support - **Literature searches** The library provides librarian-assisted searching of online resources that are not fully accessible to disabled people. [Contact Research Services](mailto:ask@hds.harvard.libanswers.com) or call 617.496.2485 to make an appointment. - **Books and journals from other libraries** Harvard Divinity School affiliates who cannot access materials at any library due to disability may [contact Access Services](mailto:circulation@hds.harvard.edu) for assistance. Before submitting requests, please identify the full bibliographic citation for each book or article. ### Assistive technology - A **closed-circuit television video magnifier (CCTV)** is located on the first floor. This device magnifies printed text and other materials, as well as three-dimensional objects. ## Research Help ### Ask Us expand\_more [Search our FAQ, or submit a new question.](https://asklib.hds.harvard.edu/) ### Work with a librarian expand\_more [Connect with a subject expert](mailto:ask@hds.harvard.libanswers.com) at Harvard Divinity School Library to - Locate information - Develop a research strategy - Find relevant sources on any topic - Work on any research-related question, problem, or skill ### M.Div. Senior Papers expand\_more Please visit our [M.Div. Senior Paper FAQ](/research/mdiv-senior-paper-faq). ### Dissertations expand\_more At every stage of your project, research librarians are here to assist you. We will work with you to: - Develop search strategies - Build an exhaustive bibliography - Manage and cite your sources - Identify and learn to use relevant sources - Obtain research materials worldwide ### Essential Tools and Services expand\_more Read [Essential Tools and Services](https://guides.library.harvard.edu/hds/top-tips) for the top things every HDS student should know about the Harvard Library. --- [### Faculty ](/services/faculty-and-staff)- Course reserves - Curricular and research support - Open access policy ![HDS Faculty robed for graduation](/sites/g/files/omnuum4416/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/hds_library/files/faculty2.png?itok=cwkdTxQx) [### BTI Affiliates ](/services/bti-affiliates)Visiting and borrowing privileges for faculty and students at Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium member schools. ![BTI Affiliates](/sites/g/files/omnuum4416/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/hds_library/files/bti2.png?itok=apchxUxo) [### Alumni ](/services/alumni)- Access to online resources - Research help - Visiting and borrowing privileges ![Students processing at graduation](/sites/g/files/omnuum4416/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/hds_library/files/a7.jpg?itok=xD0BZ0H9) [### Visitors ](/services/special-borrowers-and-visitors)Research help, access, and borrowing privileges for those without a Harvard affiliation, including local clergy. ![People studying at a shared desk in the library](/sites/g/files/omnuum4416/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/hds_library/files/a9.jpg?itok=800BF-HA)