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Gaze up at the skylights of the Loker Reading Room or give the marble rotunda a whirl in this new, 360-degree virtual tour of the Harvard library

Widener, like all of Harvard’s libraries, is currently closed to the public as part of a University-wide effort to reduce the number of people on campus amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, there’s a new way to visit — and you don’t even need a Harvard ID.

Harvard Library has partnered with a digital production company to create a 360-degree virtual tour of Widener, using a model constructed from thousands of photographs taken inside the building. Viewers can gaze up at the skylights of the Loker Reading Room, wander through the lower-level stacks, and examine the bookshelves holding Harry Widener’s personal collection. Along the tour, markers indicate an option to read historical details.

View the full interactive tour.

The virtual tour was conceptualized and commissioned by Harvard Library’s digital scholarship program manager Matt Cook and head of research services Reed Lowrie. Cook said their vision was to “provide an experience of the space and its historical information for those unable to enter physically.”

This option has become even more relevant during the coronavirus outbreak and response, as the building is closed to all but essential staff. Lowrie suggested that users who would typically tour the library this time of year, like prospective students, could tour it virtually instead.

He and Cook had the tour approved and launched ahead of schedule once they saw the University’s response to coronavirus would restrict access to the library.

The virtual tour is currently in beta and includes a feedback link . It is viewable on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

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The Virtual Library Tour can be viewed in its entirety by using the mini-player below. Click the player screen to pause the auto-pan. 

Continue to scroll down for the Virtual Tour Key to assist you in navigating the tour, interactive maps of the first and second floors, and 360 images of Floors 4 through 8.

Click the " Related Pages " button (the icon of two squares) on the bottom right of the player to quickly jump to other spaces or use the search bar (i.e. type in "Audrey's Cafe" to find that 360 image.)

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Use the Virtual Tour Key to assist with wayfinding while taking the Virtual Library Tour, and learn more about the highlighted areas in the Library. 

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There are few things in life better than a library, and fortunately there are a ton of epic libraries around the world for us all to enjoy! But what do you do if you can’t visit all the cool libraries around the world? Not to worry! There are plenty of marvelous virtual library tours to help you enjoy these libraries from the comfort of your own couch!

Of course, if you have the chance to visit these in person then that is absolutely amazing…but for now, enjoy a virtual glimpse into some of the most beautiful libraries on the planet!

1. The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library (also known as the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building) is a landmark in New York City. It’s an impressive marble structure when viewed from the outside, but the inside is equally as gorgeous!

Luckily, we have the opportunity to explore inside with this virtual tour . There are three areas you can choose to view, and you simply click and drag around to see whatever side of the room you want to. While nothing compares to being in a library in person, taking a library virtual tour like this one is an excellent way to explore from the comfort of your home!

2. The Klementinum Library

If you want to take a virtual library tour of one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, then you need to take a look at the Klementinum Library. This library is the National Library of the Czech Republic and the interior will blow you away!

You can visit many different rooms in the Klementinum on this virtual library tour , including the reading rooms and the three Baroque Library halls. The Baroque Libraries are by far the most incredible library spaces I’ve ever seen (I’ve actually been here in person!) so you will definitely want to take a look at them. And during your virtual tour, you will also want to make sure you look at the ceilings as they are beyond incredible!

After you take a look at this library, I’m sure you’ll agree that you could literally spend hours just exploring this one library online! It’s simply dazzling in all its beauty.

3. Library of Alexandria

The Library of Alexandria was one of the largest and most important libraries of the ancient world, but was unfortunately destroyed (first in a partial accidental burning by Julius Caesar and then later probably fully destroyed by Aurelian). While this is a horrible tragedy, there is actually a new Library of Alexandria in Egypt that officially opened in 2002.

This new library (also known as the Bibliotheca Alexandrina) is a commemoration of the original Library of Alexandria as well as an attempt to rekindle the brilliance of that original library. If you’re interested, you can explore the huge main reading room and see what it looks like today! This may be a modern library, but it is still quite impressive and aesthetically pleasing.

4. Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library

Harvard University’s Widener Library is home to over 3.5 million books and is at the center of the Harvard Library system. This impressive library was constructed as a memorial for Harry Elkins Widener—a Harvard graduate, book collector, and bibliophile—who died during the sinking of the Titanic.

The Widener Library is a beautiful place, and it is also one of the most interactive library tours online . You can drag the mouse up and down and around to see 360° views, as well as clicking on the white circles on the floor to “walk around” the rooms. There are two different floors and many, many rooms to explore (using the controls in the lower left corner)…so go ahead and start exploring now! It’s a fun and interactive way to experience this phenomenal library.

5. George Peabody Library

The George Peabody Library in Maryland is a stunning sight to see! This research library first opened in 1878 and is part of Johns Hopkins University, but it makes its collections open to the public so anyone can use this library.

Luckily for those of us who don’t live in Maryland, we can view the extraordinary interior online . As you click around, you really do start to get a sense just how imposing and awesome this library would be to see in real life!

6. Divinity School at the Bodleian Library

Oxford doesn’t allow much photography in their actual libraries, but you can explore the Divinity School online , which is a part of the Bodleian Library complex and was used as the infirmary in the Harry Potter films .

This gorgeous room was built between 1427-1483, and when you take a look at this building online you’ll especially want to notice the intricate and elaborate vaulted ceiling. And if after you explore you find yourself wanting to see inside the libraries where students still study today, then you can also check out this video tour to see inside the Radcliffe Camera and Duke Humfrey’s Library (my favorite study spots while I was at Oxford University!)

7. Admont Abbey Library

When you’re looking for amazing virtual library tours online, the Admont Abbey Library should definitely be on your list to see! This Austrian library is the largest monastic library in the world, at around 230 feet long and 46 feet wide. In all, it contains around 70,000 volumes in this one library room!

While all the other library tours on this list are free, Admont’s online library tour does require you to pay a minimal fee (under $2). But it’s worth it to virtually explore the awe-inspiring room with its magnificent bookshelves and stunning frescoes. It’s like a glimpse into heaven!

8. Library of Parliament

The Library of Parliament in Ottawa, Canada is every library-lover’s dream! Equally breathtaking from the outside and the inside, this is the type of library everyone needs to see at least once in their life (if only virtually!).

As you explore this library virtually , be sure to take in all the intricate details…from the perfectly geometric bookshelf organization, to the fancy lights hanging from the ceiling! One could only dream of reading here… *sigh*

9. The Morgan Library

Another amazing library in New York City that you can view online is the Morgan Library. This library was originally built in 1906 to house financier Pierpont Morgan’s private collection of illuminated, historical, and literary manuscripts and books, but it is now a research library with an ever-expanding collection.

As you take a look inside this library , you’ll find there’s a ton to see. From the huge fireplace, to the stained glass on the windows, to the elaborate ceiling (which you can learn about here )—it’s definitely a little like playing I spy in this remarkable room!

10. King’s College Library

King’s College Library at Cambridge University is another swoon-worthy library you’ll long to read in. This library has been around since the college’s founding in 1441, and today it preserves many significant rare books and manuscripts.

As you take a virtual tour of this library , you’ll have the chance to peek into several different rooms (using the “navigate the library” button on the top left). You can also click on the question marks that pop up throughout the rooms to learn some fun facts about this library. And be sure to peek out the window in the Munby Room—can you imagine reading with that view?! What a dream!

If you are looking for more libraries to view virtually, you can also find plenty of video tours of libraries on sites like YouTube. What is your favorite library? And is it available to view online?

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Use this floor-by-floor guide to learn about the services, spaces, and collections located in Firestone Library. 

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The Harvard University Visitor Center offers several different types of tours. For our in person tour offerings on campus, we provide the Official Historical Tour of Harvard. All tours are provided to the public for free and to private groups for a fee. Our tours typically run 45-60 minutes.

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Visit Harvard is a free mobile app by the Harvard Visitor Center that features a collection of self-guided tours centered around the Harvard University experience. The Visit Harvard mobile app can be downloaded by anyone with a smartphone, tablet, or desktop, to be enjoyed from wherever you might be visiting, whether it’s in-person at Harvard or from the comfort of your own home.

What tours are being offered in the mobile app? Currently on the app, visitors can take a mobile version of our popular in-person and virtual tour, the Historical Tour of Harvard.

How long is the mobile tour? This self-guided tour takes place across 14 mapped stops through Harvard’s campus. At a standard walking pace, it will take between 45-60 minutes to complete the 1 mile long tour.

Can I take the mobile tour in-person or virtually? The mobile tour is designed to be accessed in-person on Harvard University’s campus, starting at the Harvard Visitor Center, located at the Smith Campus Center in Harvard Square (1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA). It can also be viewed from the comfort of your own home. Simply download Visit Harvard in the app store, select the Historical Tour of Harvard, and begin your journey!

Where can I download the Visit Harvard mobile app? You can download the Visit Harvard mobile app on the Apple App Store and Google Play . There is also a desktop version of the app you can access here .

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Use the tours as a guide while you explore campus at your own pace or immerse yourself in campus history from the comfort of home. You’ll learn about the people who shaped Carolina history and get to know more about significant spaces on campus. Each tour offers a unique perspective – pick one or explore them all.  

The Black and Carolina Blue Tour  

Learn about Black life and history with this iconic UNC-Chapel Hill experience. Initially developed by Carolina students as part of an African American Studies course, this tour has introduced students and visitors to local histories of slavery, racism, memorialization and activism for more than 20 years. In 2023, the University Libraries revised and expanded the self-guided version of the tour, ensuring it remains accurate and accessible.  

Climbing The Hill: Women in the History of UNC  

Explore women’s history at Carolina through the spaces in which it took place. Originally curated by students in a Carolina history course, the tour explores women’s experiences as students, workers and community members on campus as they were shaped by race, class, age and sexuality. Scroll through the photo and document galleries and then follow the links within to learn more.   

Queerolina: Experiences of Place and Space Through Oral Histories  

Hear about queer life at Carolina in the words of those who have lived it. Queerolina collects oral histories of LGBTQIA+ students and links them to a map of campus. As you explore each space, the associated stories will highlight how LGBTQIA+ people are – and always have been – part of Carolina’s history.  

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Welcome to Abbott Library's virtual tour. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

The oldest library in the University Libraries system with a rich history, the Abbott Library is located in Abbott Hall on the South Campus. For details of the locations of our collections, offices, computer and study areas, view the marvelous floor plans .

The original building constructed in the 1930s housed the Lockwood Memorial Library until 1978 when the library and the name moved to new quarters on the North Campus.

The current entrance is through the addition constructed in 1986 when the renamed Abbott Hall was renovated specifically for Abbott Library.

Our primary clientele include the faculty, staff and students of five of UB's Schools: Medicine and Biomedical Sciences , Dental Medicine , Nursing , Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences , and Public Health and Health Professions , but we also serve the entire UB constituency as well as the Western New York community.

Abbott Library is also a Regional Resource Library through the National Network of Libraries of Medicine , and maintains partnerships with a variety of other local and regional organizations and programs.

The Library is open seven days a week during semester instruction. Hours are posted each semester including any exceptions for holidays and breaks. Hours for the Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection are posted separately.

Abbott Library offers a variety of services and access to resources both in the library, through the Abbott Library Web site , and through the Catalog . Our vast electronic resources collection offers thousands of e-journals, e-serials and databases linked from the web page.

Abbott Library teaches workshops which emphasize resource retrieval skills, as well as critical thinking and problem solving. Contact Pamela Rose for more information.

Interlibrary loan and document delivery services are offered through Delivery+ .

Secure wireless connection is available through the building.

Reference staff are on call to remotely assist patrons with library research Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. 829-5683, Email askHSL or call 716-829-5683. Chat is also available 24/7.

Collections

Abbott Library continues to maintain an impressive print collection in addition to our vast electronic resources. A few current print journals as well as books and media are available to browse on site, or patrons can request a book through Delivery+ from materials stored off-site in our Annex. Faculty may request articles and books delivered directly to their offices via Delivery+ , and students may request pdf articles and books delivered to the UB library of their choice or their home address.

Users interested in historical materials can browse the marvelous array of materials housed within the Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection (see Lower Level below).

Lower Level

The lower level houses the Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection and one of two quiet study areas.

The History collection includes historical materials in all areas of the health sciences, including dentistry, medicine nursing, pharmacy, & public health, as well as the Edgar R. McGuire Historical Medical Instrument Collection , Historical artifacts from the UB School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Digitized Notebooks, Photographs, and Ephemera of Doctor Homer T. Jackson, M.D. , and Medical Newspaper Clippings, 1901-1906 .

First Floor

The main entrance of the Abbott Library on the South side of Abbott Hall leads to the first floor.

The main floor study area is located behind the main staircase, through the stone columns (which formed the South outside wall of the original building before its renovation in 1986). Patrons affiliated with UB have use of computer workstations set up to provide optimal access to all the University Libraries' resources. The elevator to the right of the entrance gate offers easy access to the lower level, second and third floors.

Second Floor

The second floor contains Abbott Library's magnificent Austin Flint Main Reading Room , designated a silent study area, as well as our collection of printed books. Several computer stations are also located just off the elevator for convenience.

During renovation of Abbott Hall from 1983-85, care was taken to preserve the Reading Room so it currently appears much as it was when first built. The design was modelled from a room in Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, England , built in the first decade of the 17th century for Sir Robert and William Cecil, Earls of Salisbury.

The oak fireplace mantel is hand-carved and modelled after a 15th Century mantel found in Canonbury Tower, London, England.

The woodwork is not signed, but was carved by the Lipsett brothers, immigrants from Germany who worked for the Kittinger Company, a famous Buffalo institution who produced furniture for the White House. The company still practices its craft in the area.

Both chandeliers were salvaged from the John J. Albright's Tudor mansion (also built by E.B. Green), which was under demolition during construction of the original Lockwood building in the 1930s. More details in the History below.

Third Floor

The third floor houses the Architecture & Planning , which offers online and print resources that support the curriculum of the School of Architecture & Planning, as well as computer workstations and a scanner.

Abbott Library's current location is in Abbott Hall on the South Campus of the University at Buffalo. Originally named Lockwood Memorial Library, the building was a gift of Thomas B. Lockwood (1873-1947, a Buffalo attorney), and his wife, Marion Birge Lockwood, in memory of their respective parents, Daniel N. Lockwood and George K. Birge. The building was designed by eminent architect E.B. Green and built at a cost of $500,000. A brief summary of the building's evolution resides on the University Library Archives Web site.

E.B. Green modeled the original elegant building after the Villa Rotunda by the Renaissance architect Palladio. When renovated for Abbott Library in the mid-1980s, great care was taken to preserve the original reading room, which patrons entered after climbing the impressive stairway and passing through the beautiful stone columns.

Green designed the now named Austin Flint Reading Room after a room in Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, England. The room features English oak paneling and a huge fireplace with an intricately carved mantel modelled after a mantel in England's Canonbury Tower. All the wood in the room was carved by the Lipsett brothers, immigrants from Germany who worked for the Kittinger Company, a famous Buffalo furniture manufacturer who constructed furniture for the White House, and still practices in the area.

The twin antique chandeliers were originally constructed in the 1840s and electrified in the 1930s when they were installed here. Green was demolishing the Tudor mansion of John J. Albright (which he also designed) in 1935 during the same time he was overseeing the building of Lockwood. He chose to salvage not only the chandeliers but also the stone balustrade, which still graces the original front of Abbott Hall. A bit more background on Albright with photos of his mansion can be found on the Western New York Heritage Press web site.

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