About Baker Library

We advance the mission of the Harvard Business School by providing distinctive information services, resources and expertise so that our community excels.

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1474

Year of publication of the oldest material in Baker Library's collection.

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Items in Baker Library's Contemporary Collections

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Amount invested in search technology and artificial intelligence since 2020.

We're dedicated to helping business scholars, researchers, and leaders at every level uncover the information they need to make a difference in the world.

At Baker Library you can engage with cultural artifacts and vital historical records; utilize our world-class digital collections, research tools, and curriculum support; explore the inspiring physical and digital spaces that enrich our community; and experiment with powerful technology that unifies data and unlocks insights across campus, the university, and beyond.

We are at the vanguard of academic library innovation, experimenting with linked data, semantic data modeling, and digital product development to disseminate faculty research thus creating an information ecosystem in which libraries are integral partners with 21st century scholars.

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History of Baker Library

Baker Library | Bloomberg Center
Baker Library is named after Harvard Business School's first benefactor, George F. Baker. The Bloomberg Center extension and south-facing entrance is named to honor William Henry Bloomberg, the late father of New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg (MBA 1966).
A Concrete Symbol: The Building of Harvard Business School, 1908-1927
In this exhibit, a wide array of architectural guidelines, correspondence, early plans, detailed blueprints, elevation drawings, and construction photographs demonstrate the process behind the planning and building of the campus.

Strategic Plan

Read more about Baker Library's strategic priorities and objectives, which are rooted in our guiding principles:

• Inclusive Community
• Pursuing Excellence
• Continuous Learning
• Applied Creativity

Baker's Strategic Plan

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Meet the staff who power Baker Library.

Whether you're beginning a new research project, preparing for an internship, digging into data, launching a new venture, capturing your legacy, or simply looking for a new perspective, Baker Library's librarians, archivists, and information professionals can help get you there.

Staff Directory