ABOUT US
A LIVING LEGACY
Welcome to The COOP, the campus store and official bookstore for the Harvard and MIT communities!
ESTABLISHED
in 1882
The COOP is not only the oldest and largest university bookstore in the country. It is deeply rooted in the tradition and the fabric of the Harvard and MIT communities with a long history of supporting student groups and initiatives. The Coop, as a cooperative, is owned by its members, yet open to all. All members of the Harvard & MIT communities are eligible to join and enjoy a 10% member discount.
COMMUNITY
FIRST
The COOP of the future will build on its storied history and will continue to evolve, enhancing the value we provide and reimagining what it means to be a member. The vision is dedicated to curating experiences that captivate and unite — a new model of modern retail and community engagement, leveraging innovative collaborations, products, and spaces, all designed to spark new ideas, forge meaningful connections, and strengthen our community.
Swing by the COOP, online or at any of our 7 stores, and see what’s waiting for you (spoiler: it’s more than just books).
THE COOP’S MISSION:
TO FOSTER INTENTIONALLY CURATED EXPERIENCES FOR THE HARVARD & MIT COMMUNITIES.
A SHARED LEGACY
We are reclaiming its original name, the Harvard Cooperative Society, as a society that reflects today’s inclusive ideals and offers mutual assistance to the community. The new COOP exists to serve its core community: the students and alumni, alongside those who feel an affinity to the schools and visit from near and far. The new Coop has the potential to embody the concept of “ONE HARVARD + MIT.”
It will become a transformative space for interaction, the exchange of ideas and knowledge, inspiration, well-being, fun and leisure. It will become an enabler brand that brings everyone together through engaging experiences.
OUR BOARD
The COOP is an independent cooperative, governed by a Board of Directors made up of 50% students and 50% faculty and alumni. Together, they guide The COOP’s future and keep the spirit of collaboration with the institution alive.
Student directors play a key role each year, helping shape the COOP’s direction and representing a community grounded in stewardship, participation, and shared values. Are you a Harvard or MIT student ready to make an impact? Apply to join The COOP Board and help shape the future of this vibrant community.
OFFICERS
MICHAEL S.
BERK
Harvard, Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School
DIRECTORS
HARVARD COOP
MIT COOP
FIND THE STORES
- Harvard COOP
- MIT COOP
Harvard Square COOP
1400 Massachusetts
Avenue,
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: (617) 499-2000
Monday – Wednesday
10am – 7pm
Thursday – Saturday
10am – 8pm
Sunday
11am – 6pm
Harvard COOP
9 Brattle Street,
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel (617) 499-2000
Monday – Saturday
10am – 8pm
Sunday
10am – 6pm
Harvard Business School COOP
Spangler Center,
117 Western Ave,
Boston, MA 02163
Tel (617) 499-3248
Monday – Friday
10am – 5pm
Saturday - Sunday
Closed
Harvard Law School COOP
1595 Massachusetts
Avenue,
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel (617) 499-3255
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm
Saturday
11am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Harvard Medical School COOP
Countway Library,
10 Shattuck St,
Boston, MA 02115
Tel (617) 499-3300
Monday – Friday
10am – 5pm
Saturday – Sunday
Closed
MIT COOP at Kendall Sq.
80 Broadway, Cambridge,
MA 02142
Tel (617) 499-3200
Monday - Saturday
9.30am - 6pm
Sunday: Closed
MIT COOP at Stratton
84 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge, MA 02139
Tel: (617) 499-3240
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday Closed
Monday 1/19 Closed
Harvard Square COOP
1400 Massachusetts
Avenue,
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: (617) 499-2000
Monday – Wednesday
10am – 7pm
Thursday – Saturday
10am – 8pm
Sunday
11am – 6pm
Harvard COOP
9 Brattle Street,
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel (617) 499-2000
Monday – Saturday
10am – 8pm
Sunday
10am – 6pm
Harvard Business School COOP
Spangler Center,
117 Western Ave,
Boston, MA 02163
Tel (617) 499-3248
Monday – Friday
10am – 5pm
Saturday - Sunday
Closed
Harvard Law School COOP
1595 Massachusetts
Avenue,
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel (617) 499-3255
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm
Saturday
11am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Harvard Medical School COOP
Countway Library,
10 Shattuck St,
Boston, MA 02115
Tel (617) 499-3300
Monday – Friday
10am – 5pm
Saturday – Sunday
Closed