Welcome to the Widener

The Harvard Library system is truly staggering -there are 70 libraries -- all interconnected.  The Widener alone has 50 miles of bookshelves.  It is a sight to see.  I have secured a carrel in the stacks.  The carrels can be reserved for the entire year.  3 students each have access to one carrel.  If you want to be the one in the chair when the music stops so to speak you can reserve your carrel for up to 9 hours.  I expect that I won't use it much but I know the other two students which is good because it appears very territorial. The preponderance of bed pillows in carrels and even tooth brushes was a little alarming..... It is also a bit creepy spooky in the stacks - very dark although the carrels are on the side with windows.

One of the beautiful reading rooms...