Libraries
History’s Bestseller in Type at Houghton
“The Bible in Type, from Gutenberg to Rogers: An Exhibition Commemorating the Four-Hundredth Anniversary of the King James Bible” celebrates beautifully-crafted examples of history’s best-selling—and arguably most influential—book, the Bible.
An Exhaustive List of Places to Snooze
Students whose beds are far from the Yard—Quadlings and residents of far-flung River Houses—sometimes bemoan their lack of opportunities to nap between classes. If you face this problem, worry no more. We here at Flyby have compiled a list of some of the best places on campus to catch some Zs.
Return of the Qube
Displaced studiers rejoice! After closing for repairs early in the semester due to frozen drains and a leaking ceiling, the Quincy House Qube is now back in business, according to an e-mail sent over the Quincy House list. A security guard confirmed today that, barring any more heavy snowfall, the beloved Qube will be operating at normal hours for the rest of the semester.
Sewage Closes Parts of Lamont
The cafe and three bathrooms in Lamont Library are operational again after being closed Tuesday due to a sewage blockage.
Qube Closed for Repairs
Cambridge has seen an unusually high amount of snowfall this winter, and recent weather conditions have caused enough damage to the Quincy House library, also known as the Qube, to force it to close.
Harvard, MIT Share Library Resources
Harvard and MIT libraries today announced the possibility of a long-term collaboration that will explore joint efforts to preserve digital materials, ease access between library catalogues, and build a new shared storage site.
Library Closings
All Harvard College libraries will close at 10 p.m. today. Lamont Library will be the only College library open Wednesday, but will only be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Normal library hours will resume at 8 a.m. on Thursday.
Harvard Shares Books with Ivies
In a historic move, the Harvard University Library will begin sharing its approximately 17 million volumes with the seven other members of the Ivy League.
Libraries Remain Open Despite Snow
If you're on campus and have chosen not to play in the snow, you might be glad to know that the libraries are still open.
TOP 10 NEWS STORIES OF 2010
From admissions fraud to a wave of robberies, The Crimson presents the top 10 stories of the year.
Library Board Selects Executive Director
The members of the newly established governing board of the University Library system announced Monday that Helen Shenton, current deputy director of the Harvard University Library and former member of the leadership team of the British Library, will serve as the first Harvard Library executive director.
Harvard LGBT Community Upset By Lamont Incident
Though the damage of 36 LGBT-related books in Lamont Library is no longer being characterized as a hate crime, the incident has brought to light the issue of homophobia on campus and left the LGBT community at Harvard feeling confused and frustrated.
Cline To Retire From HCL Position
Nancy M. Cline, who has led the Harvard College Library for nearly 15 years, will be retiring at the end of this academic year, according to an e-mailed message to faculty from Michael D. Smith, dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Urine Spill on LGBT Books Deemed Accident, Not Hate Crime
After conducting an investigation in response to a recent police report that 36 books treating LGBT topics had been damaged with what appeared to be urine in Lamont Library last month, the University determined Monday morning that the incident was an accident and will no longer be treated as a hate crime, according to a statement sent from College Dean Evelynn M. Hammonds to the Harvard community on Monday.
Faust Names New Library Board
University President Drew G. Faust named eleven professors and administrators last Friday to serve as members of the first Harvard Library Board—an overseeing body that will name an executive director of the newly designed, centralized library structure as its first order of business.
LGBT Books Vandalized With Urine in Lamont Library
Approximately 40 books dealing with LGBT issues were vandalized with what appeared to be urine in Lamont Library on November 24.
Library Administration To Be Redefined
Harvard’s Library Implementation Work Group announced yesterday a major change to the administrative organization of the Harvard University Library, following through on recommendations presented by a task force last fall.
University Library Director Delves Into French Poetry
Robert C. Darnton ’60, director of Harvard University Library, discussed his new book at Harvard Book Store yesterday.
A La Carte
Creative maps at Harvard shed light on the intrinsic subjectivity and artistry of the cartographer.
English Department May Cut Library Hours
The English Department is considering closing or reducing the hours of its departmental library on Widener’s third floor in an effort to cut departmental spending.
Biologist To Lead Harvard Research Arboretum
William “Ned” Friedman, an evolutionary biologist from the University of Colorado, will take charge of the Harvard-administered Arnold Arboretum at the end of the semester as the University continues efforts to consolidate its disparate research programs.
Dunster Library Unlocks Books for Students
Dunster House library books are now free for perusal thanks to the removal of brass bars that previously ran across the library shelves.