Welcome to the library of the Chemistry and Chemical Biology Department.

The traditional charm of our tranquil reading room complements the dynamic collection of primary literature, electronic resources, and reference material. Enjoy your visit.

The main emphasis of the Chemistry and Chemical Biology Library collection is primary literature published in journals. In addition, the library collects graduate textbooks, monographs and serials in the fields of inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry, organic and bioorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology and some material in the fields of molecular biology, physics, and surface science.

Materials not held: Applied chemistry, chemical technology, environmental chemistry, geochemistry.

Hours:

• Monday—Friday: 9 a.m.—5 p.m.
• Saturday—Sunday: closed

Access:

Library access is limited to Harvard students, faculty, and staff. Other scholars/researchers are welcomebetween 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., but must first secure visitation permission from the Librarian and present a valid photo I.D.

Card access is available to members of the department after hours. Only members of the department may receive permission.

Circulation:

Circulation is limited to active Harvard I.D. holders.

Staff:

Marcia L. Chapin (chapin@chemistry.harvard.edu)
Head Librarian
Phone (617) 496-2728 FAX (617) 495-0788

Mary Hecht (hecht@chemistry.harvard.edu)
Library Assistant
Phone (617) 495-4079 FAX (617) 495-0788

History:

The first chemistry collection was part of a general science library located in Boylston Hall in the 1890's. The chemistry material was transferred to its present location in the Converse Memorial Laboratory in 1927, with the main reading room built and equipped by Mrs. Gould as a memorial to her husband, Frederick Saltonstall Gould, Harvard Class of 1875. Additional space was added in 1962.