Books

Through the Harvard Library, alumni have access to over 7,500 online journals and e-books. Offered exclusively to Harvard alumni across the University, these resources can be unlocked using your HarvardKey.

Learn more about these exclusive alumni benefits:

  • Read up. Curious? With your HarvardKey, you have access to a wealth of knowledge. Resources available to alumni through this collaboration include JSTOR, Time, Foreign Affairs, the Journal of the American Medical Association, and the Oxford English Dictionary, among others.
  • Drop in. In town? You can stop by your favorite Harvard library for a visit. Each library has its own requirements for alumni access, so be sure to call ahead
  • Check out. Local? Some Harvard libraries offer borrowing privileges for alumni. Contact the library of your choice for information on obtaining a Special Borrower card.

Have more questions about electronic resources for alumni or Harvard Library access? Check out the FAQ.