Wolbach Library staff continually curate a bibliography of content published by CfA affiliates. Check out the CfA Bibliography on ADS to browse the community's work.
Staff of the Wolbach Library periodically share content via our blog, the Galactic Gazette. On the Gazette you will find information about historical exhibits, resources, on-going initiative, and write-ups on issues relevant to the CfA community.
Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Charbonneau Cultural Astronomy Bootcamp is a one month intensive course designed to quickly introduce themes and methods in the history of science, as well as familiarise the student with basic astronomical literacy. Structure: A...
The primary purpose of events in Wolbach Library is to promote the work of the CfA community and to support their scholarly and professional needs. To this end we expect library spaces to be treated with care and respect and that any and all expenses...
The Smithsonian Learning Lab aims to support deep, meaningful learning with an online universe of authentic resources and tools for making them your own. Project PHaEDRA staff have compiled collections of content on the SI Learning Lab to help you...
Every month Library staff release a curated collection of videos with captions highlighting recent content of interest to the astronomy community. These collections are part of a series we refer to as "The Visual Astronomy Display" or VAD. Our Digital...
Our September Office Hour will feature staff from the Plate Stacks here at the CfA, Samantha Notick and Elizabeth Coquillette, who will speak about the research they have been compiling on all of the women astronomical computers that have worked at the...
Wolbach staff work to promote and amplify the astronomy community’s contemporary and historic work. To this end we have taken on the following efforts. You can also take a look at our Exhibits! They regularly focus on the history of the institutions and...
Written by Peggy Wargelin, Wolbach Library, 2018. Curator of Astronomical Photographs Appointed at Curator of Astronomical Photographs in 1899, Williamina Fleming became one of the first women granted a formal position at Harvard College. She served with...
This digital collection, curated by Wolbach Library staff and indexed by the NASA ADS, collocates theses and dissertations on astronomy and astrophysics. Share the full-text of your cumulative, graduate or PhD level, research with the world by uploading...
Helen Spence Federer (1911-1983) was an astronomer who worked at the Harvard College Observatory in various capacities from approximately 1941-1962. 1 During her time at the HCO, she worked in administrative roles and as the co-founder and managing editor...
Written by Peggy Wargelin, Wolbach Library, 2018. Mentoring the Observatory Staff Annie Cannon mentored the observatory staff in both style and substance. Set in relief to her astronomical work ethic, her joyous outlook uplifted her colleagues; whether by...