Harrison Libraries
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The Harrison Libraries provide a wide range of services and resources to all University of Hartford students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Where and When
The Libraries are located in the Harry Jack Gray Center, near the center of campus.
We Can Help!
Have a question about your library account?
Call or visit the service desk at Mortensen Library (860.768.4264) or Allen Library (860.768.4491).
Need help with your research?
Learn the basics with our Research Tutorial or see our Get Help page to contact us!
Want to contact someone in a specific department?
Find a staff member's email or phone number using the listing by department.
Using Library Resources
The Harrison Libraries house physical materials you can use in the building or borrow and take with you. We also provide access to a wide range of electronic resources available on campus to all users and off campus to students, faculty, and staff.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services allow students, faculty, and staff to borrow materials not owned by the Harrison Libraries from other libraries around the world.
Learn more about ILLOpen Educational Resources (OER) materials are low- to no-cost to students and available in multiple formats for different learning styles.
Learn about UHart's OER initiativesFAQ
How many items can I borrow, and for how long?
Our borrowing policies vary depending on the item type, holding library, and whether you are a student, faculty or staff member, alumni, or other user. See our borrowing policies for more information.
Where can I work with a group in the Harrison Libraries?
There are a wide range of choices!
We have C-Pods and tables with with computer monitors on the main level of the building, and private rooms on the third floor (check out a key at the Mortensen circulation desk).
For rooms with special listening and viewing equipment, try one of the Allen Library listening/viewing rooms.
If you just need some comfy chairs or a table, try exploring our many open study spaces on all three floors of the building!
Can I find my textbooks at the Libraries?
The Libraries do not own all textbooks for all university courses. However, some select textbooks may be on reserve for your course, and (less often) may be available on the main shelves. Search for your class in our Course Reserves lists, or search the book title and author in the library catalog.
How do I find a UHart thesis or dissertation?
You can check to see if the thesis or dissertation you need is online via ProQuest Dissertations & Theses.
If you can't find it via ProQuest, search the library catalog to see if the thesis is available in print or on microfilm. All microfilm is located on the lower level of the Harrison Libraries.
How do I apply to work at the Libraries?
The libraries employ a large number of student workers, both with and without work-study awards. Pick up an application at the Allen or Mortensen circulation desk, or find more information on our Employment page.