Building Access
Building Hours
WIlliam James Hall is open Monday - Friday, 7am - 9pm and closed on weekends and holidays. If you have any questions regarding access, please contact Sabrina Joaquim (sjoaquim@fas.harvard.edu) or Fran Barry (francisbarry@fas.harvard.edu).
Building Access Using Your Harvard ID Card
Your Harvard ID (HUID) is your access to spaces protected by a card reader, including the exterior doors after hours. Sponsoring professors, department administrators or lab managers are responsible for requesting access. Once approved, access will be granted within 24 hours of request. In addition to requesting access, Department Administrators are also responsible for notifying Building Operations of any deletions to the card reader list.
If your card is defective lost or stolen and needs to be replaced, please contact the Campus Service Center in Smith Campus Center as soon as possible. Once you receive your replacement card, please contact Sabrina Joaquim to verify that previous WJH clearances remain intact on your HUID.
Keys
Request for keys can be made from the appropriate sponsoring professor, lab manager, or department administrator by emailing sjoaquim@fas.harvard.edu with all pertinent information and please allow 24 hours to fill key requests. You will receive an email when they key request has been processed and ready for pick up in the Building Operations Office in the Basement of WJH (B12).
Security
A Securitas security guard is stationed in the Lobby of William James Hall after 5pm weekdays and 24 hours on the weekends and holidays. In the event of an emergency please dial 911 or reach out to HUPD at 617-495-1212 or Harvard University Police Department. For additional safety and security information, please visit Safety & Security | Harvard University Police Department. If you need to speak to Securitas, they can be reached at 617-496-9370 - 24/7.
Lock Out Procedure
If you are locked out of the building during regular business hours, contact the William James Hall Operations Office at 617-495-3801. If after hours, please contact Harvard Operations Control Center at 617-495-5560.
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Physical Resources Expense System Tracking Operations - Non-Emergency Work Request - For building-related emergencies, please call the 24/7 Harvard Operations Center at 617-495-5560. Even a small leak counts as an emergency.