Grossman, Harvard College libraries merge, give full access to Extension School students
Every year, thousands of students from around the world enroll in Harvard Extension School classes. Each student has unique dreams and plans. Many have full-time jobs and family commitments. Some seek advanced degrees or certificates to propel their careers; others take classes for personal development or simply to satisfy curiosity. In the past, only admitted degree candidates were eligible to use all of Harvard Library’s many resources. This fall, for the first time, every student enrolled in the Extension School, regardless of degree status, has access to the same library services and spaces as students in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. That means that this semester, an additional 7,077 students have access to Harvard Library’s full range of services and spaces. The decision “is part of Harvard Library’s goal to increase access to the world’s largest academic library,” said Franziska Frey, chief of staff and senior adviser for University library strategy,...