Research Students working with you have the opportunity to receive Proxy access to Harvard libraries and databases. This access provides online and in-person access to all Harvard Libraries, along with borrowing privileges. Please note that students must be at least 18 years of age to be granted this access.
Harvard Faculty members sponsor up to five proxies at a time.
Please follow the directions below. Proxy access is free, but selecting the incorrect option may route you to a category that requires payment.
If you have any questions about the application or process, please don't hesitate to reach out to countwayref@hms.harvard.libanswers.com and circinfo@hms.harvard.edu
Link to the Proxy application: Library Proxy Accounts | Countway Library
1st page of the application: Proxy's info (DOB/email address)
2nd page: select "Harvard Library proxy" as their affiliation
3rd page: Harvard Faculty member's info (HUID#/email address/affiliation).
The proxy, faculty, or Admin can fill out the application providing they have all the info above.
Once the Library receive the application the proxy, the Harvard Faculty member will receive an email instructing (only) the proxy to join a very quick Zoom to identify their identity (showing a license or passport). After the Zoom we create the proxy account and email the proxy the info they need to access e-resources and get a physical Harvard Library ID; access usually becomes active within 24 hrs.
