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Off the Shelf

July 14, 2026

What are Countway staff reading, watching, and listening to this summer?

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Ernest Craige letters and cartoons open for research!

July 14, 2026

The Center for the History of Medicine is pleased the Ernest Craige collection is open for research!

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Massachusetts Medical Society Records Open For Research!

July 1, 2026

The Center for the History of Medicine is pleased the Massachusetts Medical Society records are open!

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Everett Anderson Papers Open For Research!

June 29, 2026

The Center for the History of Medicine is pleased that the Everett Anderson papers are open for research!

Welcome to OpenAthens.

Remote Access Update

May 20, 2026

Harvard Library will retire EZ Proxy on May 31, 2026, and remote access will move to OpenAthens. HarvardKey login will remain the same, but bookmarked EZ Proxy links must be updated to their HOLLIS record equivalents to avoid errors after May 31.

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New Collections Open for Research!

May 6, 2026

The Center for the History of Medicine is pleased to announce new collections

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Paul Bain, Manager of Research & Instruction, Retiring

April 15, 2026

Please join us in thanking Paul for his many years of dedication and in wishing him all the best in his well-earned retirement! 

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Just Added: New Items In The Center Collections!

July 7, 2026

The Center for the History of Medicine has recently added new items to the catalog.

25 Years of SAAM; 25 Years Stronger. Looking Back, Moving Forward. Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 2026. #SAAM #25YearsStronger. NSRVC.

SAAM at Longwood

March 24, 2026

Countway marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April as part of an ongoing commitment to support awareness, education, and survivor-centered resources. We invite you to join us for a series of events that center survivors, foster connection, and strengthen our shared commitment to safety, respect, and community. 

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L2 Update

February 18, 2026

Learn about collections access options while the L2 stacks are closed for repairs.

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Jonathan M. Mann Papers Open for Research!

January 15, 2026

The Center for the History of Medicine is pleased that the Jonathan Mann papers are now open for research!

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Café Update

January 7, 2026

While the coffee might not be flowing for a short time as we begin the new year, the Countway Connection Café will be back up and running by early February at the latest!

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