Massachusetts
Bakalar Music Library
27 Garden Street | Map It | Update Information
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-0956 ext. 1541
Personnel
Catherine Klenov, Evening and Weekend Library Supervisor
Roy Rudolph, Head Librarian
Hours
Academic year:
Mon.-Thur. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Summer session:
Mon.-Thur. 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Fri. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and most of August
Stacks
Open
Access
Open to outside community for reference and listening by arrangement with librarian. Open for loan to Longy students and faculty.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Sound recordings.
ILL
Contact: Roy Rudolph (617) 876-0956 ext. 541
Fee: Yes
Network Membership
OCLC, Lyrasis, Massachussetts Library System, MassCat, BAML
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Koha
Collection Statistics
6,163 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
300 video recordings (DVD, VHS)
16,880 scores
10,110 sound recordings ((CDs, LPs))
Special Collections
Archival collections: Nadia Boulanger Achive, Margaret Daniels-Giraud Archive. Chamber music performance scores and parts, music for lute, early European dance (Margaret Daniels-Giraud collection).
Memorial Hall Library
Elm Square | Map It | Update Information
Andover, MA 01810
(phone) 978-623-8401 x31
(fax) 978-623-8407
Personnel
Barbara McNamara, Librarian and cataloguer
Ruth Rosensweig, Music Librarian
Hours
Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri and Sat 9am-5pm; Sunday 1-5pm, except closed in July and Aug
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference and loan in person with MA library card
ILL
Contact: region@mhl.org, 978-623-8401, ext 15
Fee: None
Network Membership
Merrimack Valley Library Consortium; Northeast Region
Library Type
Public
Integrated Library System
Horizon
Collection Statistics
12,000 sound recordings (CD)
350 scores (Popular, musicals, movies)
Albert Schweitzer Center
Hulburt Road, RD 1, Box 7 | Update Information
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3124
Personnel
Dr. Kathleen Collins, Director of Collections
Hours
Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sun. 12 noon-4 p.m.
Closed Mondays
Stacks
Closed
Access
Open by appointment . ILL possible in future.
ILL
Fee: None
Network Membership
None. Possible in future
Library Type
Special
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
300+ sound recordings ( LP)
400+ sound recordings (Tapes (spoken word and non-commercial))
some books
some scores
49,000+ books (Photographs)
many books (Philatelic items)
400+ video recordings (Motion Picture Films (cans))
American Antiquarian Society
185 Salisbury St. | Map It | Update Information
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 755-5221
Personnel
Georgia Barnhill, Curator, Graphic Arts
Nancy Burkett, Librarian
Joanne Chaison, Head of Reader's Services
Ellen S. Dunlap, President
Hours
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Stacks
Closed
Access
Open to experienced researchers who are working on specific projects that require use of the collections. Must have two forms of identification (one with a photo). Open for listening.
ILL: Materials do not circulate: will send limited amounts of xeroxing and microfilm at cost.
ILL
Contact: Joanne Chaison (508) 755-5221.
Fee: Yes
Network Membership
RLIN
Library Type
Special
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
7,500 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
70,000 scores ( Scores (unbound))
100 sound recordings
100 sound recordings (Cassettes)
Amherst College
Vincent Morgan Music Library
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 542-2387 (Circulat
(413) 542-2667 (Music Li
Personnel
Jane A. Beebe, Music Librarian
Ann Maggs, Music Library Assistant
Hours
During term:
Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 12:30 p.m.-11 p.m.
9-12 M-F summer hours
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference and listening. Open for loan only to those connected with the 5-Colleges of the Pioneer Valley.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Reference books, collected editions, recordings.
ILL
Contact: Reference Dept., Frost Library (413) 542-2319.
Fee: None
Network Membership
SUNY/OCLC; NELINET; HAMPSHIRE INTERLIBRARY CENTER (HILC)
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
9,297 books ( Books, Bound Periodicals)
90 bound periodicals ( Current Serial Titles)
12,213 scores
14,700 sound recordings (LP)
125 sound recordings (Cassette)
3,500 sound recordings (CD)
51 video recordings ((at Frost Library))
Berklee College of Music
Stan Getz Library
150 Massachusetts Ave. (Mail sent to 1140 Boylston St.) | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 266-1400
Personnel
Erica Charis, Outreach Librarian
Paul Engle, Director of Library Services
Anna Esty, Library Assistant
Ernie Gillis, Senior Web Developer
Gary Haggerty, Dean of Learning Resources
Rebecca Hunt, Reference Librarian
Jenée Morgan, Catalog Librarian
Zoë Rath, Reference Librarian
Ralph Rosen, Media Center Manager
Jaesung Song, Digital Media Assistant
Yamil Suarez, Library System Administrator
Hours
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Friday: 9 :00 AM - 9:45 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:45 PM
Stacks
Open
Access
Library circulates to Berklee students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Visitors are welcome to browse stacks and should contact Paul Engle pengle@berklee.edu for more specific requests.
ILL
Contact: (no network affiliation)
Fee: Yes
Network Membership
BAML
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
61 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
3,000 microform
30,436 sound recordings (CD)
20,000 scores (Scores)
7,000 scores (Lead sheets)
40,000 books (Books)
2,044 video recordings (VHS)
3,233 video recordings (DVD)
Berkshire Athenaeum
Berkshire Athenaeum Music and Arts Department
1 Wendell Ave. | Map It | Update Information
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 442-1559
Personnel
Mary Ann Knight, Supervisor, Music & Art
Ron Latham, Director
Hours
Regular Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Summer Hours:
Mon., Wed., Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Tues., Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Stacks
Open
Access
The library is open to anyone for study purposes. Loan available with Berkshire Athenaeum library card. The Music and Arts area was closed in 1991. Materials are available for loan. No listening units.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Music reference materials.
ILL
Contact: Phyllis Zack, Reference Dept.
Fee: None
Network Membership
NELINET
Library Type
Special
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
7,500 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
3,000 scores
12,500 sound recordings (LP)
700 sound recordings (Cassette)
80 video recordings
200 sound recordings (CD)
2,000 books (Art works (mounted prints))
Boston College
John J. Burns Library Irish Music Center
140 Commonwealth Ave. | Map It | Update Information
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3956
(617) 552-3282 (Burns ma
Personnel
Elizabeth Sweeney, Librarian, Irish Music Center
Hours
By Appointment
Stacks
Closed
Access
By Appointment
ILL
Fee: None
Network Membership
BAML
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
Boston College
O'Neill Library Media Center
140 Commonwealth Ave. | Map It | Update Information
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-4472 (Ref.)
(617) 552-8828 (fax)
Personnel
Julie DeCesare, Digital Media Reference Librarian
Sonia Ensins, Reference Librarian
Hours
http://www.bc.edu/libraries/about/hours/
Stacks
Closed for most A/V materials. Open for books and scores.
Access
See library "hours" page
http://www.bc.edu/libraries/about/hours/
ILL
Fee: None
Network Membership
BAML
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
Boston Conservatory
Albert Alphin Music Library
8 The Fenway | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 912-9131
(617) 912-9101(fax)
Personnel
Robert Cunningham, Cataloging Assistant
Reginald Didham, Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian
Rachel Fox Von Swearingen, Public Services Librarian
Jennifer Hunt, Director of Library
Hours
REGULAR SEMESTER HOURS
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Stacks
Closed for monuments, complete works, sound recordings; all others open
Access
Generally not open to the public. Those not associated with the Conservatory may arrange an appointment to use the collection with the Library Director. (617) 912-9132
ILL
Contact: Reg Didham (617) 912-9130.
Fee: Yes
Network Membership
NELINET, OCLC, BAML, Pro-Arts Consortium, Boston Regional Library System.
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Liblime Koha
Collection Statistics
13,020 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
28,500 scores
6,300 sound recordings
1,090 video recordings
Special Collections
Jan Veen and Katrine Armory Hooper Memorial Dance Collection; James Papp Complete works of major composers
Boston Public Library
Boston Public Library Audio-Visual Department
700 Boylston Street Copley Square, P.O.Box 286 | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02117
(617)-859-2317
Personnel
John DeVito, Library Assistant
Doris Chin, Library Assistant
Vera Gusyatina, Library Assistant
Joyce Kilgoe, Library Assistant
Kathy Neilson-Dunn, Library Assistant
Denise Thornhill, Librarian
Hours
Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. (October-May)
Stacks
Open for cassettes, CD's, videos, DVD's. Closed for other materials: 16 mm. and VHS-VIS.
Access
Open for loan. 16 mm. and VIS films limited to libraries & organizations.
ILL
Contact: Denise Thornhill (617) 859-2317 or ILL 617-859-2343
Fee: None
Network Membership
Library Type
Public
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
3,116 sound recordings (CD)
14,460 sound recordings (Cassette)
13,787 video recordings (videocassettes)
6,043 video recordings (16 mm. film)
5,208 video recordings (VIS)
Boston Public Library
Boston Public Library Music Department
700 Boylston Street Copley Square, P.O.Box 286 | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02117
(617)-859-2285
(617) 536-7758 (fax)
Personnel
Susan Applegate, Interlibrary Loan
Charlotte Kolczynski, First Assistant
Brendan Mulhern, Library Assistant
Diane Ota, Curator of Music
Hours
Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri.- Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (October-May)
Stacks
Closed
Access
Open for reference Materials are generally not available for loan and must be used in the Music Room.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Special collections and single copies. Various types of reproductions may be possible.
ILL
Contact: Diane Ota, (617-859-2285).
Fee: None
Network Membership
NELINET, OCLC, RLIN, BLC, BAML
Library Type
Public
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
160,000+ books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
400+ bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
75,000 scores
10,000+ microform
Special Collections
Collections of Allen A. Brown, Serge Koussevitzky, Walter Piston, Victor Young, Leo Snyder, William Thomas McKinley, Minuetta Kessler.
See http://www.bpl.org/research/music/spmusic.htm#john_music
Boston Public Library
Boston Public Library Sound Archives
700 Boylston Street Copley Square, P.O.Box 286 | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02117
(617) 859-2285
Personnel
Hours
Stacks
Closed
Access
At present closed to the public. Limited reference service offered through the Music Department.
ILL
Fee: None
Network Membership
Library Type
Special
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
100,000 sound recordings (LP)
100,000 sound recordings (78 rpm)
600 sound recordings (Cassette)
2,500 sound recordings (CD)
Special Collections
Collections of Serge Koussevitzky (Seranak Collection), Walter Piston, Ford Hall Forum, Elliot Norton series.
Boston University
Mugar Memorial Library - Music Library
771 Commonwealth Ave. | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3705
(617) 353-2084 (fax)
http://www.bu.edu/library/music/
Personnel
Marc Benador, Evening Supervisor
Rhoda Bilansky, Interlibrary Loan
Cyndi Dacey, Evening & Weekend Supervisor
Donald Denniston, Student Assistant Coordinator
Archie Elliot, Senior Cataloger
Olga Khurgin, Audio & Reserves Coordinator
Holly E. Mockovak, Head
Barbard Owen, Head, AMO/Biggs Organ Library
Matt Schullman, Weekend Supervisor
Hours
Academic year:
Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sat. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-9 p.m.
Intersession/summer hours vary.
Please see http://www.bu.edu/library/music/hours.html or call 617-353-3705.
Stacks
Open for books, scores, reference. Closed for recordings & microforms.
Access
Open to all for on-site use. Borrowers include: Boston University current affiliates and alumni and Boston Library Consortium members with borrower's card.
ILL fee $10.00
Materials not lendable: Denkmaler/monumenta, microforms of primary musicological sources, most reference items, most periodicals.
ILL
Contact: Rhoda Bilansky, (617) 353-3706.
Fee: Yes
Network Membership
NELINET, OCLC, BAML, BLC
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Innopac
Collection Statistics
23,375 books (Books, Serials)
33,933 scores
48,000 sound recordings
3,750 microform
Special Collections
Collections of Egon Wellesz, Arthur Fiedler, Liszt, Frank La Forge, H.C. Robbins Landon, McGrew Dance Orchestra, Gardner Read, Roger Voisin, Harold Wright. Conservatoire de la Musique de Paris Archives - 1796-early 20th century; 300 boxes musicalia. Entire audio catalog of the Smithsonian Institution's Smithsonian Folkways label and the Rounder Collections sets from Rounder Records. Very strong in the history of early music theory and counterpoint.
Boston University School of Theology
Boston Chapter A. G. O. Organ Library
745 Commonwealth Ave. | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02215
Personnel
Barbara Owen, Librarian
Hours
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment
Stacks
Open
Access
Through School of Theology Library or by appointment. Open for reference and study. Open for listening.
ILL not available. Materials not lendable. Photocopying available in Theology Library
ILL
Contact: No ILL
Fee: None
Network Membership
NELINET
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
700 books ( Books, Bound/Boxed Periodicals, Pamphlets, Dissertations)
1,000 scores ((mostly solo organ) (some ms.))
40 scores (Parts (chamber music; orchestral))
600 sound recordings ((LPs, CDs, cassettes))
300 sound recordings (Reel-to-reel (fragile, currently in storage))
Special Collections
Archival material: Boston Chapter A.G.O.; E. Power Biggs papers & tapes; Arthur Howes papers; Crozier/Gleason papers; W.K. Covell papers; E.W. Flint papers; T.Tertius Noble memorabilia; Lillian Murtagh correspondence. Entire library devoted to organ music, organists, church music, organ history and construction.
Brandeis University
The Norman and Rosita Winston Creative Arts Center - Farber Library
415 South St., Mailstop 045 Library and Technology Services - P.O. Box 549110 |Map It | Update Information
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
(781) 736-4680, 736-4881
(781) 736-4719 (fax)
http://lts.brandeis.edu/research/help/guides/index.html
Personnel
Vera Lampert Deák, Music Cataloging Librarian
Hours
Normal Session:
Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-12 midnight
Fri. 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 12 noon- 12 midnight
Weekend and evening hours reduced during summer and intersessions.
Listening Facility:
Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat. 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 12 p.m.-10 p.m.
Stacks
Open for books, scores, and microforms; closed for sound recordings. Some materials housed in Archives and Special Collections.
Access
Open for reference. Open for listening. Open for loan.
ILL
Contact: Dzintra Lacis (lacis@brandeis.edu), Interlibrary Loan Coordinator , (781) 736-4676; illbrandeis@brandeis.edu
Fee: None
Network Membership
NELINET, Boston Library Consortium, Boston Area Music Libraries, NERL affiliate
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Ex Libris (Aleph)
Collection Statistics
26,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
22,250 sound recordings
415 video recordings
2,000 microform
140 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
18,000 scores
4 books (Electronic Resources (RILM via EBSCOhost, Grove Music Online, JSTOR Music, Naxos Music Library))
Special Collections
Outstanding historical musicology research collection (medieval-20th century); Gorham Collection of Early Music Imprints, 1501-1650
http://lts.brandeis.edu/research/archives-speccoll/
Primary sources--manuscripts and early imprints (facsimiles and microforms); 20th/21st-century American music; Electronic music; Jewish music; Music theory; Reginald DeKoven; Victor Young
Cambridge Public Library
Cambridge Public Library Audio-Visual Department
449 Broadway | Map It | Update Information
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-4039
http://www.ci.cambridge.ma.us/%7ECPL/
Personnel
Virginia Bowen, Media Librarian
Susan M. Flanery, Director
Hours
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (mid-October - mid-April)
Closed Sat. in August
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference. Open for loan to those with appropriate borrower's card.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Non-print materials.
ILL
Contact: Martha Hamilton
Fee: None
Network Membership
Metro-Boston Library Network
Library Type
Public
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
7,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals, Scores)
80 scores ((full orchestral))
7,570 sound recordings
1,514 sound recordings (CD)
3,026 sound recordings (Tapes)
870 video recordings
College of the Holy Cross
Fenwick Music Library
1 College Street P.O. 151A | Map It | Update Information
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 793-2295
(508) 793-3030 (fax)
http://www.holycross.edu/departments/library/music/website/index.htm
Personnel
Alan Karass, Music Librarian
Julia Severens, Music Library Assistant
Hours
Fall & Spring terms:
Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sat. 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-11 p.m.
Other times:
Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Reference books, journals, rare materials, microforms, reserve materials.
ILL
Contact: Contact: (508) 793-3537
Fee: None
Network Membership
BAML, CMRLS/ARC, AJCU, Patriot League
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
13,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals, Scores)
95 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
Emerson College
Emerson College Library
150 Beacon St. | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 578-8675
Personnel
Liz Bezera , Associate Director
David Murphy , Head, Media Services
Joanne Schmidt , Assistant Director for Bibliographic Services
Robert Fleming , Archivist
Mickey Zemon, Director
Hours
Mon.-Thu. 7:45 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fri. 7:45 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sat. 12 noon-6 p.m.
Sun. 12 noon-11 p.m.
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference. Open for loan to members of Fenway Library Consortium.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Recordings, microforms, films, tapes.
ILL
Contact: Jennifer Hoff or Kerry O'Brien (617) 578-8675
Fee: None
Network Membership
NELINET, OCLC
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
126,691 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
5,719 sound recordings ((LP, CD, tape))
1,550 video recordings (tape and disc)
172 video recordings (film)
8,234 microform
5,480 books (Slides)
101 books (Filmstrips)
121 books (Kits)
Forbes Library
Forbes Library Art & Music Department
20 West St. | Map It | Update Information
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-0489
Personnel
Faith A. Kaufmann, Art & Music Librarian
Hours
Mon., Tues. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fri., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wed. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Stacks
Open; restricted rare book section.
Access
Open for reference. Open for loan; pre-1920 imprints restricted.
ILL: Materials not lendable: restriction on pre-1920 imprints.
ILL
Contact: Faith A. Kaufmann, (413)586-0489
Fee: None
Network Membership
Western Mass. Regional Library System
Library Type
Special
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
6,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
20 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
25,000 scores
5,000 sound recordings (LP)
2,000 sound recordings (Cassette)
2,000 sound recordings (CD)
Harvard Musical Association
57A Chestnut St. | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 523-2897
Personnel
Natalie Palme , Librarian
Hours
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-12 noon; 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Closed July-August.
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference. Open for listening. Open for loan with special permission of member or librarian.
ILL
Contact: Natalie Palme (617) 523-2897
Fee: None
Network Membership
BAML
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
3,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
9,000 scores
2,000 sound recordings (LP)
200 sound recordings (Tapes)
Harvard University
Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library
Music Bldg., Harvard University | Update Information
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-2794
(617) 496-4636 (fax)
http://hcl.harvard.edu/libraries/#loebmusic
Personnel
David Ackerman, Audio Preservation Engineer
Sarah Adams, Keeper of the Isham Memorial Library
Sarah Barton, Circulation Supervisor
Darron Burke, Media Technician
Virginia Danielson, Richard F. French Librarian and Curator of the Archive of World Music
Robert J. Dennis, Sound Recordings Librarian
Marisa Dery, Media Technician
Candice Feldt, Head Cataloger
Elizabeth Flood, Music and Media Cataloger
Rhona Freeman, Archive of World Music Cataloging Assistant
Douglas Freundlich, Associate Keeper of the Isham Memorial Library
Bruce Gordon, Audio Engineer
Donna Morales Guerra, Curatorial Assistant in the Archive of World Music
Peter Laurence, Acquisitions Assistant for Recordings
Christina Linklater, RISM Project Cataloger
Sandi Jo Malmon, Librarian for Collection Development
Kerry Carwile Masteller, Reference and Digital Program Librarian
Patricia O'Brien, Administrative Coordinator
Lingwei Qiu, Acquisitions Assistant for Print Media
Edward Rosser, Recordings Cataloging Assistant
Liza Vick, Reference and Research Librarian
Andrew M. Wilson, Access Services Librarian
Hours
Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-10 p.m.
Stacks
Open for books & scores; Closed for recordings & microforms
Access
Open to members of the Harvard community and to qualified visiting scholars or professional musicians who express scholarly intent and who would otherwise not have access to the Library's materials. Visitors are asked to provide a letter of reference from their library.
ILL Fee $20.00. Submit all ILL lending requests through the Widener Library ILL Office.
http://hcl.harvard.edu/info/interlibrary_loan/index.cfm
Materials not lendable: Sound and video recordings, microforms, Harvard theses and dissertations, rare materials, imprints older than 125 years, items in poor condition.
ILL
Contact: Andrew Wilson (617) 495-2794.
Fee: Yes
Network Membership
RLIN, BAML
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
76,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
200,000 scores
40,000 microform
87,000 sound recordings (sound and video)
Lenox Library Association
Main St. | Map It | Update Information
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-0197
Personnel
Sharon Hawkes, Director
Amy Lafave, Music Specialist
Hours
Winter:
Tues.11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wed. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Summer:
Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference. Open for listening. Open for loan.
ILL
Fee: Yes
Network Membership
C/W MARS
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
5 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
1674 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
896 scores
1021 scores (parts)
116 books (Librettos)
497 sound recordings (LP)
5784 sound recordings (CD)
85 sound recordings (Cassette)
137 video recordings ((VHS))
258 video recordings ((DVD))
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Lewis Music Library
14E-109 | Update Information
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 253-5636 (Ref.)
(617) 253-5689 (Circ.)
http://www.longy.edu/library_bakalar/library_home.htm
Personnel
Forrest Larson, Music Library Assistant
Christina Moore, Music Library Assistant
Peter Munstedt, Music Librarian
Hours
Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-10 p.m.
Hours vary in summer and during vacation periods.
Stacks
Open for books & scores; Closed for recordings
Access
Open for reference. Open for listening and study upon registration at circulation desk. Open for loan to MIT community only.
ILL: Items are lent to institutions in the U.S. and Canada, not to individuals. The charge for lending is $20 per volume, U.S. postage included. An additional charge for FedEx shipment will be added for items going to Canada. There is no charge for loans to Boston Library Consortium or ILP members.
Materials not lendable: Dissertations, theses, sound recordings, videos, microforms, M2 and M3 scores.
ILL
Contact: docs@mit.edu (email); 617-253-5668 (phone)
Fee: Yes
Network Membership
OCLC, NELINET, Metrowest Regional Library System (MMRLS), BAML
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Inmagic
Collection Statistics
16,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
300 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles (includes monumenta))
34,000 scores (Scores & Parts)
13,800 sound recordings (CD)
12,700 sound recordings (LP)
1,400 sound recordings (Tapes)
400 video recordings (Videocassettes)
500 video recordings (DVD)
170 video recordings (Laser Disc)
340 microform
Medford Public Library
111 High Street | Map It | Update Information
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 395-7950
Personnel
Brian Boutilier, Director
Millie Maffei, A-V Librarian
Hours
Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference. Open for loan.
ILL: Materials not lendable: videocassettes
ILL
Fee: None
Network Membership
Minuteman, Eastern Region
Library Type
Public
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
110,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
2,500 sound recordings (LP)
2,000 sound recordings (Cassette)
1,000 microform
2,000 video recordings (Videocassettes)
210 video recordings (Films)
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College Music Library
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-2225
Personnel
Anne C. Edmonds, College Librarian
Ajay Menon,, Circulation Assistant
Jane Ting, Cataloger
Hours
Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-12 noon; 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m.-12 noon; 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m.-12 noon; 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for Reference
ILL
Contact: Kuang-Tien Yao, (413) 538-2423.
Fee: None
Network Membership
NELINET
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
3,996 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
6,948 scores
New England Conservatory
Harriet M. Spaulding Library
33 Gainsborough St. | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 585-1250
(617) 585-1245 (fax)
http://www.newenglandconservatory.edu/libraries
Personnel
Jason Coleman, Evening/ Weekend Assistant
Damian Iseminger, Technical Services Librarian
Maria Jane Loizou, Collection Management Librarian/ Interlibrary Loan
Jean Morrow, Director of Libraries
Maryalice Perrin-Mohr, Archivist/ Records Manager
Sarah Rogevich, Technical Services Assistant
Laura Smolowitz, Bindery Supervisor
Richard Vallone, Head of Public Services
Hours
Fall & Spring terms:
Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-9 p.m.
Other times:
Weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Reference books, journals, rare materials, microforms, titles in heavy use.
ILL
Contact: Contact: (617) 585-1250
Fee: Yes
Network Membership
BAML, Boston Regional Library System, Fenway Library Consortium, Fenway Libraries Online, OCLC
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
81,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals, Scores)
640 microform
295 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
Special Collections
Mss. & early editions of Boston composers (G.W. Chadwick, F.S. Converse, E. Ballantine, A. Foote, G.L. Foote, T. Ryan, Amy Beach, etc.); Mss. of saxophone music commissioned by Elise Hall; Preston Coll. of musicians' letters. Chamber & contemporary music
New England Conservatory
Idabelle Firestone Audio Library
290 Huntington Ave. | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 585-1255
Personnel
Wallace Corey-Dunbar, Audio Library Assistant
Patrick Maxfield, Head of Technical Services
Jean Morrow, Director of Libraries
Hours
Fall & Spring Terms:
Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-9 p.m.
Other Times:
Weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed: Selected holidays
Stacks
Closed
Access
Open for reference. Open for listening.
ILL
Contact: No ILL
Fee: None
Network Membership
Fenway Library Consortium, Fenway Libraries Online, BAML, OCLC
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
26,000 sound recordings (LP)
5,000 sound recordings (Tapes)
17,000 sound recordings (CD)
1,200 video recordings
New England Conservatory
Performance Library
290 Huntington Ave. | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 585-1258
(617) 585 1259 (fax)
Personnel
Melissa Steinberg, Performance Librarian
Hours
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m
Stacks
Closed
Access
Open for reference. Materials do not circulate.
ILL
Contact: NO ILL
Fee: None
Network Membership
BAML
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
2,100 scores (parts and scores: Orchestral titles (working collection))
1,500 scores (parts and scores: Wind Ensemble titles (working collection))
1,500 scores (Choral titles (working collection))
450 scores (Americana titles)
Special Collections
Americana and New England composers orchestral sets; J. Strauss family orchestral sets; Firestone Hour and Voice of Firestone broadcast performance materials; Vaughan Monroe band library.
Newton Free Library
414 Centre St. | Map It | Update Information
Newton, MA 02158
(617) 552-7145
Personnel
Linda Gradone, A-V Librarian
Virginia A. Tashjian, Librarian
Hours
Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Closed weekends during the summer.
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference. Open for listening. Open for loan with a borrower's card.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Reference, including periodicals older than one year, rare volumes.
ILL
Contact: Eleanor Hernon (617) 552-7152
Fee: None
Network Membership
None
Library Type
Public
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
3,040 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
22 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
1,960 scores (Scores & Parts)
350 books (Librettos)
12,000 sound recordings
400 video recordings
1 sound recordings (CD-ROM (InfoTrac))
Northeastern University
Snell Library - Media Center
360 Huntington Ave. | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 373-2354 (Ref.)
(617) 373-2465 (Media Ce
Personnel
Debra Mandel, Head, Media Center
Stephanie Martin, Librarian, Contact for Music
Will Wakeling, Head of Collection Development
Hours
Reference:
Mon.-Thurs. 7:45 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri. 7:45 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Media Center:
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-10.p.m.
Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Dissertations, periodicals, microforms, newspapers, government documents, sound recordings.
ILL
Contact: Jeanne Siraco, (617) 437-3198
Fee: None
Network Membership
NELINET, BAML
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
4000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
1000 scores
200 books (Librettos)
7000 sound recordings (LP)
160 sound recordings (Cassettes)
2540 sound recordings (CD)
17 video recordings (Laserdiscs)
425 video recordings (videocassettes)
15 microform
5 video recordings (CD-ROM (Multimedia))
Special Collections
Papers, scores, recordings and memorabilia of Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra, prominent in the Big Band era.
Robbins Library
Robbins Library Music & Art Department
700 Massachusetts Ave. | Map It | Update Information
Arlington, MA 02174
(617) 643-0026
Personnel
Janet Colbert, Music Librarian
Jennifer DeRemer, Art & Video Librarian
Hours
Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference. Open for listening. Open for loan.
ILL
Contact: Pat Donoghue
Fee: None
Network Membership
Minuteman Network
Library Type
Public
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
7,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
33 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
282 scores
132 books (Librettos)
8,000 sound recordings (LP)
502 sound recordings (Tapes)
411 sound recordings (CD)
260 video recordings
93 books (Art works (framed prints))
2,000 books (Slides)
Smith College
Werner Josten Library of the Performing Arts
Center for the Performing Arts | Update Information
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-2930
http://www.smith.edu/libraries/libs/josten/
Personnel
Marlene M. Wong, Head Librarian
Cynthia Rucci, Josten Library Asst. (Cataloging)
Janet Spongberg, Josten Library Asst. (Circulation)
Joyce Wiernasz, Technical Processing Asst.
Hours
Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Fri. 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sat. 12 noon-5:00 p.m.
Sun. 12 noon-10:00 p.m.
Summer Hours: M-F. 12 noon-2:00 p.m. and by appt. (email josinfo@smith.edu)
Stacks
Open; sound recordings closed. Dewey cataloged books (pre-1974)and bound periodicals in Smith storage facility (please call ahead to make arrangements for these materials)
Access
The library is open to the public for reference purposes.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Sound recordings and non-circulating materials.
ILL
Contact: Christina Ryan at the Neilson Library (413) 585-2962
Fee: Yes
Network Membership
NELINET
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
Special Collections
Einstein Collection of vocal and instrumental music of the 16th & 17th centuries copied in score format by Dr. Alfred Einstein; early American imprints; complete works and monuments; opera; theater; dance.
Springfield City Library
Springfield City Library Art & Music Department
220 State St. | Map It | Update Information
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 739-3871 x224, 225
Personnel
Sylvia St. Amand, Asst. Supervisor & Music Librarian
Karen Dorval, Supervisor & Art Librarian
Linda Yamamoto, Music Reference Associate
Hours
Mon., Wed. 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
Tues., Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fri., Sat. 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Summer Hours:
Mon., Wed. 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thurs., Fri. 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. Closed
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference to all. Loan available to those with library card.
ILL Fee $1.00. Materials not lendable: Reference items, periodicals, CDs
ILL
Contact: Henry Dutcher (413) 739-3871, x241
Fee: Yes
Network Membership
NELINET (OCLC), CW/MARS, UTLAS
Library Type
Public
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
4,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
5,000 scores
2,500 scores (Sheet Music)
10,000 sound recordings (LP)
1,000 sound recordings (Cassette)
5,000 sound recordings (CD)
video recordings
Thomas Crane Public Library
Thomas Crane Public Library Music & Recordings Collection
40 Washington St. | Map It | Update Information
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 376-1301
Personnel
Hours
Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Stacks
Open
Access
Music reference materials integrated with general reference collection. Open for loan.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Reference materials, Stephen Foster editions, 78 rpm's (historical collection), cylinders.
ILL
Contact: Megan Allen, ILL Dept., Regional Librarian
Fee: None
Network Membership
OCLC, Old Colony Library Network, Eastern Mass. Regional Library System
Library Type
Public
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
2,144 books
10 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
1,554 scores
60 scores (Parts (chamber music))
223 scores (Sheet Music (Stephen Foster))
79 sound recordings (78 rpm-12")
65 sound recordings (78 rpm-10")
275 sound recordings (CD)
127 sound recordings (Cassettes (Music))
116 sound recordings (Cassettes (Children's music))
267 sound recordings (Cylinders)
Special Collections
Reproductions of original Stephen Foster editions (223 items). Reference works, including New Grove family of dictionaries (149 items).
Tufts University
Lilly Music Library
20 Talbot Ave. Granoff Music Center | Map It | Update Information
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-3594
(617) 627-3002 (fax)
http://www.library.tufts.edu/tisch/music_library.htm
Personnel
Julie-Ann Bryson, Music Library Assistant
Michael Rogan, Music Librarian
Hours
During Academic Year:
Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. 12noon-6 p.m.
Sun. 12noon-10 p.m.
All Other Times of the Year:
M-F 9a.m.-5p.m.
Stacks
Open
Access
The library is open for reference, study and listening purposes. Loans are available to holders of Boston Library Consortium cards.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Items that do not normally circulate.
ILL
Contact: (617) 627-3206.
Fee: None
Network Membership
NELINET, BAML, NERL, BLC
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Innovative Interfaces Millennium
Collection Statistics
(new stats forthcoming) books
Special Collections
Special collections in Wessel Library: Ritter Collection ca. 2,000 books and scores (from 1558-1900) including music dictionaries, histories, theoretical treatises, hymnals, operas. Asa Alford Tufts Collection songbooks and sheet music, primarily Boston imprints of the 19th c.
University of Lowell
O'Leary Library
Wilder St. | Map It | Update Information
Lowell, MA 01854
(617) 452-5000 x2485
Personnel
Richard Slapsys, Music/Reference Librarian
Hours
Mon.-Thu. 7:30 a.m.-12 midnight
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-12 midnight
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference. Open for listening with identification or letter of introduction. Open for loan to Mass. institutions of higher education.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Collected editions, records
ILL
Fee: None
Network Membership
OCLC, NELINET, NECCUM, MILC, NECCHI, MCCLPHI
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
18,228 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
150 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
8,326 scores
9,270 sound recordings
75 video recordings
150 microform
5 sound recordings (CD-ROMs)
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
W.E.B. Du Bois Library
W.E.B. Du Bois Library University of Massachusetts | Update Information
Amherst, MA 01003
(413) 545-1858
(413) 577-1536
Personnel
Pamela Juengling, Music Librarian (Reference Department)
Peter Shea, Music Cataloger (cataloging department)
Hours
Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 am - 12 midnight
Fri. 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat. 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sun. 9:00am - 12 midnight
Hours vary during vacation periods
Stacks
Closed for recordings and monuments; open for other materials.
Access
Open for reference. Open for listening. Open for loan to Mass. residents with a Univ. of Mass. library card.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Recordings, tapes, reference, some reserve items, special collections materials.
ILL
Contact: Interlibrary Loan Office (413) 545-0553.
Fee: Yes
Network Membership
NELINET (OCLC)
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
22,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
265 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
17,000 scores (Scores and Parts)
500 books (Librettos)
20,000 sound recordings
200 video recordings
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Joseph P. Healey Library
Harbor Campus | Update Information
Boston, MA 02125
(617) 287-5931
(617) 287-5950 (fax)
Personnel
Janet Stewart, Library Liason to Music Department
Hours
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-8 p.m.
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference. Boston Librarian Consortium card holders may use materials on-site; no borrowing privileges. Upon presentation of a valid ID, undergraduates from institutions in the Fenway Consortium and the Massachusetts Conference of Public Institutions of Higher Education may borrow materials.
ILL: Photocopies $.20/pg. (maximum of 30 pages)
Materials not lendable: Special collections.
ILL
Contact: Sylvena Bailey (617) 287-5929
Fee: Yes
Network Membership
NELINET (OCLC), BAML
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
10,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
6,000 scores
Wellesley College
Music Library
106 Central Street | Map It | Update Information
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781) 283-2075
(781) 283-2869 (fax)
Personnel
Pamela Bristah, Music Librarian
Julie Pollock, Music Library Associate
Hours
When classes are in session:
Mon -Thurs 8:15AM - 11PM
Fri 8:15AM - 7 PM
Sat 12 noon - 5PM
Sun 12 noon - 11PM
When classes are not in session:
Mon - Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference. Open for listening. Open for loan: books, scores, and compact discs to Wellesley College alumnae or outside borrowers with a Boston Library Consortium card.
ILL: Materials not lendable: books and scores that normally do not circulate; multi-disc compact disc sets; videos.
ILL
Contact: ILL Office, Margaret Clapp Library (781) 283-2101.
Fee: Yes
Network Membership
NELINET, BAML, Boston Library Consortium
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
16,900 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
84 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
22,000 scores
15,600 sound recordings
550 video recordings
Wellesley Free Library
530 Washington St. | Map It | Update Information
Wellesley, MA 02181
(617) 235-1610
Personnel
Anne L. Reynolds, Director
Hours
Mon.-Thu. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 2 p.m.-5 p.m. (November-April)
Summer Hours: Closed Sundays
Stacks
Open; closed for audio & video cassette collection
Access
Open for reference. Open for listening. Open for loan.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Periodicals, microfilm, motion picture films, video cassettes.
ILL
Contact: Mary Dalton, ILL Dept.
Fee: None
Network Membership
Minuteman Library Network
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
3,100 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
1,000 scores
1,300 sound recordings ((children))
4,000 sound recordings
500 sound recordings (CDs)
2,500 sound recordings (Cassettes (1,500 - music; 1,000 - spoken word))
Westfield State University
Ely Library
577 Western Ave. | Map It | Update Information
Westfield, MA 01086
(413) 572-5234
http://lib.westfield.ma.edu/index.html
Personnel
Tom Raffensperger, Library Director
Carolyn Schwartz, Head of Access Services and Music Collection Contact
Hours
Hours (regular semester):
Sun: 1pm-12am
Mon-Thur: 8am-12am
Fri: 8am-5pm
Sat: 10am-6pm
Stacks
Open
Access
Circulation only to Westfield State University faculty, staff, students and alumni. ILL: Free lender, AV on case-by-case basis.
ILL
Fee: None
Network Membership
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
ExLibris/Voyager
Collection Statistics
WGBH Public Radio 89.7fm
Music Library
One Guest St | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02135
(617) 300-4415
Personnel
Hours
Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Stacks
closed
Access
Not open to the public
ILL
Contact: No ILL
Fee: None
Network Membership
BAML
Library Type
Special
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
90,000+ sound recordings
Special Collections
WGBH live performances & concert remotes.
ONLINE PLAYLISTS: www.wgbh.org/playlists
Wheaton College
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 286-8224
Personnel
Mary Savolainen, Circulation Supervisor
Hours
Mon.-Wed. 8:30 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Sun. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference.
ILL: Materials not lendable: Scores in LC class M 1-5; sound recordings.
ILL
Contact: Martha Mitchell (508) 286-3701
Fee: None
Network Membership
NELINET, OCLC
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
6,519 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
141 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles (print and electronic))
6,387 scores
4,864 sound recordings (LP)
93 sound recordings (Cassettes)
6 sound recordings (Reel-to-reel)
1,378 sound recordings (CD)
525 video recordings
Williams College
Sawyer Library
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 597-2505
Personnel
Robin Kibler, Music Liaison/Head of Cataloging
Hours
Mon.-Thu. 8 a.m.- 2:30 a.m.
Fri. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sun. 9 a.m.-2:30 a.m.
Stacks
Open
Access
Open for reference
ILL
Fee: None
Network Membership
NELINET, Capcon
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
7,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
51 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
11,300 scores
300 sound recordings (Cassettes and Tapes)
9,600 sound recordings (CD)
360 video recordings
29,300 sound recordings (total)
Special Collections
Whiteman Collection (see separate entry)
Williams College
Williams College Whiteman Collection
Williamstown, MA 01267
Personnel
Sylvia Kennick Brown, College Archivist/Special Collections Librarian
Hours
By apptointment only
Stacks
Closed
Access
Open for reference and listening by appointment only.
ILL
Contact: No ILL
Fee: None
Network Membership
Connection via Williams College Library (Nelinet)
Library Type
Academic
Integrated Library System
Collection Statistics
500 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
4,000 scores
2,000 scores (Sheet Music)
2,200 sound recordings
200 sound recordings (Tapes)
2 video recordings (Full-length films)
30 video recordings (One-Hour TV shows)
Special Collections
Scores & parts for some 3,000 Whiteman arrangements (dance tunes & concert works)