Home
About NEMLA
Membership
Meetings
Publications
Resources

 

 

Directory of Music Libraries and Collections in New England

Add your library

 

Connecticut


Connecticut Historical Society

1 Elizabeth Street at Asylum Avenue | Map It | Update Information
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5621
(860) 236-0861.

Personnel

Everett C. Wilkie, Jr, Head Librarian Crofut Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts
Alesandra M. Schmidt, Reference Librarian
Ruth M. Blair, Manuscript Cataloguer
Gary E. Wait, Book Cataloguer

Hours

Tue.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Saturdays from Memorial Day-Labor Day.

Stacks

Closed

Access

Open for reference; materials do not circulate. Will provide photocopies of those materials that can be copied. Microfilming service also available.

ILL

Contact: Alesandra Schmidt, Reference Librarian.
Fee: None

Network Membership

Library Type

Special

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 100,000 books

Back to top


Greenwich Library

101 West Putnam Ave. | Map It | Update Information
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 622-6448

Personnel

Elizabeth Mainiero, Director
David Waring, Music/Art Librarian

Hours

Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.(Oct.-April)

Stacks

Open

Access

Open for reference. Open for listening.

ILL

Contact: Alice Sheehy (203) 622-7914
Fee: Yes

Network Membership

NELINET, OCLC

Library Type

Public

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 8,512 sound recordings (LP)
  • 6,444 sound recordings (Cassettes)
  • 4,886 sound recordings (CD)
  • 7,698 video recordings

Back to top


Hartford Camerata Conservatory

834 Asylum Ave | Map It | Update Information
Hartford, CT 06105
(203) 246-2588

Personnel

Marilynn A. Huntington, Librarian

Hours

Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Stacks

Open

Access

Open for reference. Open for listening.

ILL

Contact: Lynn Huntington, (203) 246-2588.
Fee: Yes

Network Membership

None

Library Type

Special

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 5,114 scores
  • 400 scores (sheet music)
  • 4,575 sound recordings
  • 100 sound recordings (Cassette)
  • 1,600 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)

Special Collections

History of music; jazz recordings.

Back to top


Milford Public Library

57 New Haven Ave. | Map It | Update Information
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3290

Personnel

Jean Tsang, Head Librarian
Josephine Pan, Reference Librarian
Arthur Bargar, Media Librarian

Hours

Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Stacks

Open

Access

Open for reference. Open for loan with Connecticut library card. Materials not lendable through ILL: Sound recordings, audiotapes, videocassettes

ILL

Contact: Josephine Pan (203) 783-3290
Fee: None

Network Membership

None

Library Type

Public

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 10,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
  • 6,000 sound recordings (LP)
  • 500 sound recordings (CD)
  • 1,000 sound recordings (Cassette)
  • 650 video recordings (Videotapes)

Back to top


New Britain Public Library

20 High St. | Map It | Update Information
New Britain, CT 06050
(860) 224-3155

Personnel

Marie Rowland, Reference & Record Librarian
Cynthia Wolcott, Reference & Cataloger

Hours

62 hours/wk Oct.-May 52 hours/wk in summer

Stacks

Generally open: some music in closed area

Access

Open for reference. Open for listening; limited facilities. Open for loan.
Materials not lendable: Recordings

ILL

Contact: Reference Dept. (860) 224-3155
Fee: None

Network Membership

Capitol Region Library Council

Library Type

Public

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 1,800 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
  • 135 scores
  • 7,500 sound recordings
  • 300 video recordings

Back to top

Central Connecticut State University


Elihu Burritt Library

1615 Stanley St | Map It | Update Information
New Britian, CT 06050
(860) 832-2060
(860) 827-7961 (FAX)
http://library.ccsu.edu

Personnel

Jeanne Sohn, Director of Library Services
Frank Gagliardi, Associate Director
Frances Nadeau, Media Librarian
Debbie Herman, Digital Resources Librarian/Music Subject Liaison

Hours

Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sun. 2 p.m.-10 p.m.

Stacks

Open

Access

Open for reference. Open for listening. Open for loan under special circumstances.

ILL

Contact: Kimberly Farrington (860) 832-3408
Fee: Yes

Network Membership

NELINET

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Innovative Interfaces

Collection Statistics

  • 2,621 scores
  • 3,932 books (ML & MT)
  • 1,280 sound recordings (CDs)
  • 32 bound periodicals (Active Print Serial Titles)
  • 100 bound periodicals (Online Serial Titles)

Special Collections

Back to top

Connecticut College


Greer Music Library

270 Mohegan Ave | Map It | Update Information
New London, CT 06320-4196
(860) 439-2711
(860) 439-2710
http://www.conncoll.edu/is/info-resources/greer/collection.html

Personnel

June S. Ingram, Assistant in the Music Library
Carolyn A Johnson, Music Librarian

Hours

Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m..
Sat. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-11 p.m.
Reduced hours when college is not in session.

Stacks

Open for books, scores; closed for recordings

Access

Books, scores available to visitors for browsing; visitors may listen to recordings and view a/v materials. Books, scores, visual media, audio cassettes, and compact discs may be borrowed by area non-college patrons who have applied for and obtained a library card from the Charles E. Shain Library circulation desk (main library).

ILL

Contact: Office (860) 439-2667
Fee: Yes

Network Membership

NELINET

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Endeavor Voyager system

Collection Statistics

  • 137 micro form (Micro Film)
  • 1 video recordings (Film Strip)
  • 20,000 sound recordings (CD, Vinyl, Cassettes)
  • 2,000 bound periodicals (before withdrawal of JSTOR volumes)
  • 11,000+ books (Printed)
  • 17,000+ scores
  • 250+ video recordings (VHS, DVD)
  • 30+ video recordings (CD-ROM)

Special Collections

Richard C. Shelley Jazz Collection - jazz and blues (approx. 2,000 albums); Hilliar Collection - opera, vocal, ballet (approx. 800 albums); Housed in Special Collections or College Archives, Charles E. Shain Library: Louis A. Coerne manuscripts & published music; Martha Alter collection of musical compositions; Roberta Bitgood Archives

Back to top

Eastern Connecticut State University


J. Eugene Smith Library

83 Windham St. | Map It | Update Information
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5563
http://www.easternct.edu/smithlibrary/

Personnel

Tara Hurt, Assistant Librarian, University Archives and Special Collections

Hours

Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m-4 p.m. (or by appointment)
Closed holidays

Stacks

Access

Open for reference and listening.

ILL

Fee: None

Network Membership

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

Special Collections

The Harry Sukman Masters of Music Collection contains sheet music Academy Award winning Sukman used during his career of developing and adapting music for film and television. The collection was gifted to the university by his daughter and is housed in the Archives on the 4th floor of the library. The collection is best used along side the books that Sukman / his daughter donated to the libraries circulating collection.

Back to top

Goodspeed Opera House


The Scherer Library of Musical Theatre

Box A | Update Information
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-8664 ext 373

Personnel

Will Rhys, Librarian

Hours

Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed holidays

Stacks

Access

Open for reference and listening. Books and videos open for loan to supporting members of Goodspeed or by permission of librarian.

ILL

Contact: No ILL at this time.
Fee: None

Network Membership

TLA membership

Library Type

Special

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 3,000+ books (books, periodicals)
  • 1,500 scores (vocal)
  • 18,000 scores (sheet music)
  • 1,200+ scores (vocal selection books and vocal collections)
  • 6,000 sound recordings (LP)
  • 10,000 sound recordings (78 rpm)
  • 3,300 sound recordings (CD)
  • 20,000+ books (theatrical programs)
  • 1,000+ video recordings
  • 3,000+ books (Scripts and libretti)

Special Collections

Sound Recordings, sheet music, vocal scores, scripts, memorabilia pertaining to the American musical theatre; Carol & Frank Tuit Record Collection (rare recordings & ephemera of Gershwin; Haskel Frankel Theatre Book Collection; Goodspeed Opera House memorabilia. Archival materials (photos, reviews, etc) from productions worldwide.
Collection acquired completely by donation.

Back to top

Hartford Public Library


Hartford Public Library Art & Music Dept.

500 Main St. | Map It | Update Information
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 522-4888 x6463

Personnel

Kathy L. Brophy, Department Head
W. Robert Chapman, Reference and Classical Music Specialist
Adriana Chichester, Music Cataloger
Janice Kyff, Reference
Jonathan Porter, Reference and Popular Music Specialist
Rosalind King, Sound Recordings and Videos Assistant

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

Access

Open for reference. Open for loan with Connecticard.
Materials not lendable: Reference, recordings

ILL

Contact: Interlibrary loan librarian (860) 293-6000
Fee: Yes

Network Membership

Capitol Region Library Council

Library Type

Public

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 11,000 scores
  • 5,000 sound recordings (LP)
  • 10,000 sound recordings (CD)
  • 500 sound recordings (Cassettes)
  • N/A books (Books, Bound Periodicals)

Special Collections

Helen A. Rice Memorial Collection - chamber music. Circulates throughout the U.S. and Canada via ILL. Hartford Collection - Hartford composers, performers, imprints.

Back to top

Hartt School, University of Hartford


Mildred P. Allen Memorial Library

200 Bloomfield Ave. | Map It | Update Information
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 768-4491
(860) 768-5295 (fax)
http://library.hartford.edu/allen/allenhome.html

Personnel

Jennifer Olson, Technical Services Coordinator
Charles Huang, Cataloging Assistant
Brooke Lippy, Assistant Head
Thomas Caw, Public Services Librarian
Sam Cook, Public Services Coordinator

Hours

(Fall and Spring Semesters)
Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 12 noon-11:00 p.m.
For complete list of hours: http://library.hartford.edu/llr/time.htm#allen

Stacks

Open

Access

Open for reference. Open for listening and viewing. Materials not lendable: All non-print, reference and periodicals, M2-M3 classification

ILL

Contact: Christine Bird, (860) 768-5334
Fee: None

Network Membership

Capitol Region Library Council; OCLC Capcon

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Endeavor/Ex Libris Voyager

Collection Statistics

  • 20,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals, Librettos)
  • 37,000 scores
  • 22,000 sound recordings
  • 600 video recordings
  • 1,300 microform
  • 240 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)

Special Collections

University Archives: Robert E. Smith Collection (80 vols. transcripts, 150 tapes); Arnold Franchetti Collection (manuscript scores); Ed Diemente collection (scores); Elemer Nagy (papers, photos, slides, sketches, etc.). Chamber music; Hartt School concert recordings (2000); Kalmen Opperman Collection - clarinet music.

Back to top

New Haven Free Public Library


Art-Music-Recreation Dept.

133 Elm St. | Map It | Update Information
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 787-8138

Personnel

Beth Martin, Librarian

Hours

Mon.-Wed. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Thurs. 12 noon-8 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Stacks

Both open and closed stacks

Access

Open for reference. Open for listening. Open for loan with appropriate borrower's card.

ILL

Contact: ILL Librarian (203) 787-8130
Fee: None

Network Membership

NELINET, SWLC, SCLC

Library Type

Public

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 6,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals, Scores)
  • 5,000 sound recordings
  • 50 video recordings (Tapes)

Back to top

Silas Bronson Library


Art & Music Department

267 Grand St. | Map It | Update Information
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 574-8237

Personnel

Jean Benson, Librarian III

Hours

Mon., Wed. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Stacks

Open

Access

Open for reference; no facilities for listening. Open for loan.
Materials not lendable: Reference books Photocopies $.15 pg.; $1 minimum.

ILL

Contact: Candice Barth (203) 574-8225.
Fee: Yes

Network Membership

Bibliomation; Region One Cooperating Libraries Service Unit

Library Type

Special

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 1,500 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
  • 118 scores
  • 7,700 sound recordings
  • 170 sound recordings (Tapes)
  • 175 sound recordings (CD)

Back to top

Stamford Public Library


Ferguson Library

One Public Library Plaza | Update Information
Stamford, CT 06904
(203) 964-1000

Personnel

Phyllis Massar, Adult Services Supervisor

Hours

Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (Mid-Sept.- Mid-May)

Stacks

Open

Access

Open for reference. No listening facilities. Open for loan with Connecticard (except videos and art works)
ILL: Circulating books only

ILL

Contact: Mary Duffy
Fee: None

Network Membership

NELINET

Library Type

Public

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 3,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
  • 8,000 sound recordings (LP)
  • 4,500 sound recordings (Cassette)
  • 2,200 sound recordings (CD)
  • 6,550 video recordings
  • 180 books (Art works)

Back to top

Trinity College


Trinity College Library

300 Summit St | Map It | Update Information
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 297-2192
http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/library

Personnel

Amy Harrell, Music & Performing Arts Librarian

Hours

School in session:
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Sat.-Sun. 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Stacks

Open

Access

Contact Amy Harrell (860) 297-2193
No ILL for non-print materials (except within CTW Consortium) No ILL for collected editions of scores (except within CTW Consortium)

ILL

Contact: Mary Curry (203) 297-2242
Fee: Yes

Network Membership

OCLC, NELINET, CTW Consortium, Hartford Consortium for Higher Education, Capitol Region Library Consortium.

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 7,000 sound recordings (LP)
  • 7,500 sound recordings (CD)
  • 4,500 books
  • 60 bound periodicals (serials)
  • 3,200 scores

Back to top

Trinity College


Watkinson Library

300 Summit St. | Map It | Update Information
Hartford, CT 06106
(203) 297-2267

Personnel

Jeffrey Kaimowitz, Associate Curator

Hours

Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Stacks

Closed

Access

Open for reference
Materials not lendable: will supply photocopy, depending on condition.

ILL

Fee: None

Network Membership

OCLC, NELINET, CTW Consortium, Hartford Consortium for Higher Education, Capitol Region Library council

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 3,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
  • 5,000 scores
  • 26,000 scores (Sheet Music)
  • 3,500 sound recordings (Historic sound recordings, including 60 cylinders)
  • 700 books (Librettos)

Back to top

University of Bridgeport


Magnus Wahlstrom Library

126 Park Avenue | Map It | Update Information
Bridgeport, CT 06601
(203) 576-4747

Personnel

Olga M. Majewski, Periodicals Librarian and Music Subject Specialist

Hours

Mon.-Thu. 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat. 12:00 p.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-9 p.m.

Stacks

Open

Access

Open for reference. Open for loan to guest borrowers - $25 annual fee.

ILL

Fee: Yes

Network Membership

NELINET, Southwestern CT Library Council

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 3,976 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
  • 323 microform (11 Serial Titles)
  • 124 sound recordings (CD)
  • 28 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)

Back to top

University of Bridgeport


Music Library - Arnold Bernhard Art & Humanities Center

84 Iranistan Avenue | Map It | Update Information
Bridgeport, CT 06601
(203) 576-4404 (Prof. K

Personnel

Olga M. Majewski, Periodicals Librarian and Music Subject Specialist

Hours

Vary

Stacks

Closed

Access

Contact Olga Majewski, Wahlstrom Library (203) 576-4747

ILL

Contact: Contact Wahlstrom Library
Fee: Yes

Network Membership

None

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 1,800 scores
  • 1,200 scores (Parts)
  • 600 scores (Sheet Music)
  • 5,000 sound recordings (LP)
  • 20 sound recordings (Cassette)
  • 50 sound recordings (Reel-to-reel)
  • 30 sound recordings (CD)
  • 10 video recordings
  • 10 video recordings (CD-ROM)
  • 100 books (Librettos)

Back to top

University of Connecticut


University of Connecticut Music & Dramatic Arts Library

1295 Storrs Rd., Unit 1153 | Map It | Update Information
Storrs, CT 06269-1153
(860) 486-2502
http://www.lib.uconn.edu/music

Personnel

Tracey Rudnick, Music and Dramatic Arts Librarian
Joseph W. Scott, Assistant Music Librarian
Kabel Stanwicks, Access Services Supervisor

Hours

Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat. noon-4 p.m.
Sun. noon-10 p.m.
Breaks & summer sessions: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (minimum).
For most up-to-date hours, see http://www.lib.uconn.edu/music/hours.html.

Stacks

Both open and closed

Access

Open for reference & listening. Open for loan with current borrower's card. Materials not generally lendable: Sound recordings, journals (complete vols.), reference books, closed shelf items including Monumenta). Library is open to discussion about a regular regional arrangement.

ILL

Fee: None

Network Membership

NELINET (OCLC), Boston Library Consortium (BLC)

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 19,500 books (Including librettos)
  • 4,400 bound periodicals
  • 23,500 scores
  • 16,500 sound recordings (LP)
  • 8,000 sound recordings (CD)
  • 854 video recordings ((DVD, VHS, videodisc))
  • 100 video recordings (CD-ROM or Software)
  • 1531 microform ((film and fiche))
  • 150 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles (journals only))

Special Collections

J. Louis Von der Mehden collection of ms. music, diaries, cylinder player & rolls, misc. memorabilia (housed in University Archives). Early 20th c. theater music (uncataloged). Ca. 4,000 78-rpm discs (cat.-in storage).

Back to top

University of New Haven


Marvin K. Peterson Library

300 Orange Ave. | Map It | Update Information
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-7189

Personnel

Hanko Dobi, Director

Hours

Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 2 p.m.-10 p.m.

Stacks

Open

Access

Open for reference. Open for listening with identification.
Materials not lendable: Recordings.

ILL

Contact: Reference Staff (203) 932-7189.
Fee: None

Network Membership

None

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 2,471 books (Books, Bound Periodicals, Scores)
  • 9,720 sound recordings
  • 13 sound recordings (Cassettes)
  • 54 microform

Back to top

Wesleyan University


Olin Library

252 Church St. | Map It | Update Information
Middletown, CT 06459
(860) 685-3898

Personnel

Alec McLane, Music Librarian/Director of the World Music Archives
Josepha Cormack Viswanathan, Music Library/World Music Archives Assistant
Jennifer Thom Hadley, Music Library/World Music Archives Assistant

Hours

Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-11 p.m.

Stacks

Access

Open for reference and listening. Open for loan with current borrower's card.

ILL

Contact: Kathy Stefanowicz (860) 685-3876.
Fee: Yes

Network Membership

NELINET; CTW Consortium

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Materials not lendable: Sound recordings, reference, scores in M2-M3 range.

Collection Statistics

  • 20,000 books (Books, Periodicals, Librettos)
  • 25,000 scores
  • 15,000 sound recordings (LP)
  • 7,000 sound recordings (Cassettes and Tapes)
  • 3,500 sound recordings (CD)
  • 150 video recordings
  • 5 microform
  • 60 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)

Special Collections

Special collection: World Music Archives. John Cage and other experimentalists; Non-Western and Western non-classical music, especially Japan, South India, Native American (Navajo), and Indonesia.

Back to top

Western Connecticut State University


Charles E. Ives Music Library

181 White St. R.A. Haas Library | Map It | Update Information
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4118

Personnel

Dr. James Pegolotti, Music Librarian

Hours

Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-9 p.m.

Stacks

Open

Access

Open for reference. Open for listening.
Materials not lendable: Sound recordings.

ILL

Contact: Reference Librarian (203) 797-4344.
Fee: None

Network Membership

NELINET, OCLC, SWLC

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 4,000 books
  • 35 bound periodicals
  • 3,000 scores
  • 2,000 sound recordings
  • 7,000 sound recordings (CD)

Back to top

Yale University


Irving S. Gilmore Music Library

PO Box 208320 | Map It | Update Information
New Haven, CT 06520-8320
(203) 432-0492
(203) 432-7339 (fax)
http://www.library.yale.edu/musiclib/muslib.htm

Personnel

Kendall L. Crilly, Music Librarian
Helen Bartlett, Assistant Music Librarian for Technical Service
Suzanne Lovejoy, Assistant Music Librarian for Public Services
Michelle Koth, Catalog Librarian
Richad Boursy, Archivist

Hours

When school is in session:
Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-10 p.m.

Summers & Breaks:
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

http://www.library.yale.edu/hours/music.html

Stacks

Open

Access

The library is open to members of other communities or universities for study and listening within the library; identification may be required. Materials are lent to Yale ID holders only. ILL fee charged for non-RLG libraries. Some materials lent.

ILL

Contact: Suzanne Lovejoy, Assistant Music Librarian for Public Services
Fee: Yes

Network Membership

RLIN, OCLC, NERL

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 160,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals, Scores)
  • 40,000 sound recordings
  • 4,000 microform
  • 40,000 scores (Sheet Music)
  • 6,000 linear feet books (Archived Materials)
  • 500 books (manuscripts)

Special Collections

Among its special collections are 90 archival collections, including the papers of Charles Ives, Carl Ruggles, Kurt Weill, Virgil Thomson, Henry Gilbert, Leo Ornstein, Quincy Porter, J. Rosamond Johnson, Hershey Kay, Horatio Parker, Lowell Mason, Seymour Shifrin, Lehman Engel, Harold Rome, Alec Templeton, Thomas de Hartmann, Paul Bekker, Fred Plaut, E. Robert Schmitz, Vladimir Horowitz, John Kirkpatrick, John Hammond, Benny Goodman, Slam Stewart, "Red" Norvo, Leroy Anderson, Stanley Dance, Eddie Sauter, Marian McPartland, Paul Hindemith (American papers only), Kay Swift, Deems Taylor, Mel Powell, Vladimir Horowitz, Leroy Anderson, and Goddard Lieberson. Special strengths in early and first editions of Baroque music, important holdings of Bach family composers, 18th-century German theoretical treatises, Beethoven sonatas (first and early editions), Russian sacred music, 19th-century Italian opera, Americana (hymnbooks and songsters), and primary source materials pertaining to 20th-century composers.

Back to top

Yale University


Oral History American Music, Yale University

P.O. Box 208246 | Map It | Update Information
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 432-1988
http://www.yale.edu/oham/

Personnel

Vivian Perlis, Founding Director
Susan Hawkshaw, Assistant Director
Deborah Bellmore, Administrative Assistant
Libby Van Cleve, Associate Director

Hours

Research by confirmed appointment only. M-F 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Stacks

Access to material in the collection is by written request for an appointment, or a user may ask to be sent transcripts or tapes from the collection.

Access

The collection is accessible to qualified researchers for scholarly purposes. Researchers must describe their projects and complete a permission form.

ILL

Fee: None

Network Membership

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

Special Collections

Major Figures in American Music - approximately 300 interviews directly with the primary source. Ives Project -- interviews with sixty people who knew and worked with Charles Ives. Hindemith Project – seventy-five interviews with students, performers, colleagues, and friends of Hindemith. Steinway Project – one hundred and twenty interviews trace the history of Steinway & Sons through its years as a famiy business until its acquisition by CBS in 1972. Acquisitions –among acquired tapes are the Connor and Neff Blues Collection, WQXR Great Artists’ Series, Margaret Jory interviews with composers, and “Great Pianists Speak for Themselves: by Elyse Mach. Approximately 900 Interviews Core Unit: Major Figures in American Music – 300 interviews Other projects: Ives Project – 60 interviews Hindemith Project – 75 interviews Steinway Project – 120 interviews Ellington Project – 92 interviews Acquired Interviews Varese Oral History (acquired from Olivia Mattis)

Back to top

Yale University


Yale Collection of Historical Sound Recordings, Yale Collection of the Literature of the American Musical Theater

PO Box 208240 | Map It | Update Information
New Haven, CT 06520-8240
(203) 432-1795
http://www.library.yale.edu/musiclib/collections.htm#hsr

Personnel

Richard Warren Jr., Curator

Hours

Listening and research by confirmed appointment only:
Mon.-Fri. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Stacks

Closed

Access

The collection is accessible to members of other academic communities for scholarly purposes. Researchers must apply in writing for appointments. Music material in remote storage; useful visits require careful planning in advance.
No ILL.

ILL

Fee: None

Network Membership

None

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 149,000+ sound recordings
  • 200 microform
  • 6,550+ books (Books, Bound Periodicals)

Back to top

Massachusetts

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))

Back to top

American Antiquarian Society


185 Salisbury St. | Map It | Update Information
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 755-5221

Personnel

Ellen S. Dunlap, President
Nancy Burkett, Librarian
Joanne Chaison, Head of Reader's Services
Georgia Barnhill, Curator, Graphic Arts

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)

Back to top

Amherst College


Vincent Morgan Music Library

| Update Information
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))

Back to top

Berklee College of Music


Berklee College Library

150 Mass. Ave. (Mail sent to 1140 Boylston St.) | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 266-1400

Personnel

Rebecca Hunt, Assistant Librarian
Adam White, Library Assistant
Marc Herman, Catalog Assistant
Zoe Rath, Assistant Librarian
George Vento, Library Assistant
Yamil Suarez, Library System Administrator
Molly Porterfield-Franklin, Cataloging
Ralph Rosen, Circulation
John Voigt, Libary Director
Gary Haggerty, Associate Director

Hours

Fall-spring semesters:
Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-7:45 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Summer semester:
Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-7:45 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Sun. Closed

Stacks

Open

Access

Library is open to members of the Pro-Arts Consortium, and the Boston Area Music Libraries. It is generally closed to the public. Contact John Voigt for specific requests.

ILL

Contact: (no network affiliation)
Fee: None

Network Membership

BAML

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 21,004 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
  • 61 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
  • 14,534 scores
  • 6,000 scores (Sheet Music)
  • 8,385 sound recordings
  • 497 video recordings
  • 3,000 microform

Back to top

Berkshire Athenaeum


Berkshire Athenaeum Music and Arts Department

1 Wendell Ave. | Map It | Update Information
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 442-1559

Personnel

Ron Latham, Director
Mary Ann Knight, Supervisor, Music & Art

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))

Back to top

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

Back to top

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

Sonia Ensins, Reference Librarian
Julie DeCesare, Digital Media 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

Back to top

Boston Conservatory


Albert Alphin Music Library

8 The Fenway | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 912-9132
(617) 912-9101(fax)

Personnel

Jennifer Hunt, Director of Library
Reginald Didham, Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian
Jenny Smilovitz, Public Services Librarian
Rachel Fox Von Swearingen, Evening Circulation Supervisor
Robert Cunningham, Cataloging Assistant

Hours

REGULAR SEMESTER HOURS
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m.-8:00 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: Materials not lendable: Reference books, some sound recordings, materials in heavy use or on course reserve.

ILL

Contact: Reg Didham (617) 912-9130.
Fee: None

Network Membership

NELINET, OCLC, BAML, Pro-Arts Consortium, Boston Regional Library System.

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

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

Back to top

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

Denise Thornhill, Librarian
Doris Chin, Library Assistant
Kathy Neilson-Dunn, Library Assistant
John DeVito, Library Assistant
Vera Gusyatina, Library Assistant
Joyce Kilgoe, Library Assistant

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)

Back to top

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)
http://www.bpl.org

Personnel

Diane Ota, Curator of Music
Charlotte Kolczynski, First Assistant
Brendan Mulhern, Library Assistant
Susan Applegate, Interlibrary Loan

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

Back to top

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.

Back to top

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

Holly E. Mockovak, Head
Donald Denniston, Student Assistant Coordinator
Olga Khurgin, Audio & Reserves Coordinator
Cyndi Dacey, Evening & Weekend Supervisor
Archie Elliot, Senior Cataloger
Rhoda Bilansky, Interlibrary Loan
Marc Benador, Evening Supervisor
Matt Schullman, Weekend Supervisor
Barbard Owen, Head, AMO/Biggs Organ Library

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.

Back to top

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.

Back to top

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

Darwin F. Scott, Creative Arts Librarian
Vera Lampert Deák, Music Catalog Librarain

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

Back to top

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

Susan M. Flanery, Director
Virginia Bowen, Media Librarian

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

Back to top

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)

Back to top

Emerson College


Emerson College Library

150 Beacon St. | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 578-8675

Personnel

Mickey Zemon, Director
Liz Bezera , Associate Director
David Murphy , Head, Media Services
Joanne Schmidt , Assistant Director for Bibliographic Services
Robert Fleming , Archivist

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)

Back to top

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)

Back to top

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)

Back to top

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

Virginia Danielson, Richard F. French Librarian and Curator of the Archive of World Music
David Ackerman, Audio Preservation Engineer
Sarah Adams, Keeper of the Isham Memorial Library
Carolann Buff, Staff Assistant, LDI Project Assistant
Robert J. Dennis, Sound Recordings Librarian
Marisa Dery, Media Technician
Candice Feldt, Head Cataloger
Douglas Freundlich, Associate Keeper of the Isham Memorial Library
Catherine Gibbes-Klenov, Scores Cataloging Assistant
Bruce Gordon, Audio Engineer
Elizabeth Flood, Music and Media Cataloger
Rhona Freeman, Archive of World Music Cataloging Assistant
Robert La Ferla, Project Programmer, HCL Audio Preservation Studio
Peter Laurence, Acquisitions Assistant for Recordings
Christina Linklater, Circulation Supervisor
Sandi Jo Malmon, Librarian for Collection Development
Kerry Carwile Masteller, Circulation Supervisor
Wendy Mittelstadt, Media Technician
Donna Morales Guerra, Curatorial Assistant in the Archive of World Music
Linwei Qiu, Acquisitions Assistant for Print Media
Edward Rosser, Recordings Cataloging Assistant
Liza Vick, Reference and Research Librarian
Andrew M. Wilson, Public Services Associate

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/widener/services/ill/ill.html
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

  • 69,000 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
  • 168,765 scores
  • 31,200 microform
  • 105,000 sound recordings (sound and video)

Back to top

Harvard University


Morse Music Library

59 Shepard St., Lamont Library | Map It | Update Information
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-8730
(617) 496-8760 (fax)

Personnel

Martin Schreiner, Head of Morse Music & Media
Paul Worster, Morse Music & Media Assistant

Hours

Mon.-Wed. 9 a.m.-12:45 a.m.
Thurs.,Sat. 9 a.m.-11:45 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
Sun. 12 noon-12:45 a.m.

Stacks

Open

Access

Open for loan to students and faculty of Harvard University.
ILL available to other Harvard College libraries only

ILL

Fee: None

Network Membership

OCLC, BAML

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 4,700 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
  • 18 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
  • 6,500 scores
  • 6,000 sound recordings (LP)
  • 1,000 sound recordings (LP (spoken word))
  • 375 sound recordings (Tapes)
  • 120 sound recordings (Tapes (spoken word))
  • 1,000 sound recordings (CD)
  • 300 video recordings (videocassettes)

Back to top

Lenox Library Association


Main St. | Map It | Update Information
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-0197

Personnel

Denis Lesieur, Librarian

Hours

Winter:
Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m
Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Summer:
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Stacks

Open

Access

Open for reference. Open for listening. Open for loan.

ILL

Contact: Paula Skinner (413) 637-0197
Fee: None

Network Membership

None

Library Type

Special

Integrated Library System

Collection Statistics

  • 850 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
  • 5 bound periodicals (Current Serial Titles)
  • 850 scores
  • 950 scores (parts)
  • 60 books (Librettos)
  • 4,250 sound recordings (LP)
  • 142 sound recordings (CD)
  • 813 sound recordings (Cassette)

Back to top

Longy School of Music


Bakalar Music Library

1 Follen St. | Map It | Update Information
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-0956 ext. 541
(617) 354-8841 (fax)
http://www.longy.edu/library_bakalar/library_home.htm

Personnel

Roy Rudolph, Head Librarian
Catherine Klenov, Library Assistant

Hours

Academic year:
Mon.-Thur. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.-5 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, NELINET, Metrowest Regional Library System (MMRLS), BAML

Library Type

Academic

Integrated Library System

Inmagic

Collection Statistics

  • 4,300 books (Books, Bound Periodicals)
  • 10,000 scores
  • 8,700 sound recordings
  • 100 video recordings (DVD, VHS)

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).

Back to top

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

Peter Munstedt, Music Librarian
Christina Moore, Music Library Assistant
Forrest Larson, Music Library Assistant

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

Back to top

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)

Back to top

Mount Holyoke College


Mount Holyoke College Music Library

| Update Information
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-2225

Personnel

Anne C. Edmonds, College Librarian
Jane Ting, Cataloger
Ajay Menon,, Circulation Assistant

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

Back to top

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

Jean Morrow, Director of Libraries
Sarah Rogevich, Technical Services Assistant
Damian Iseminger, Technical Services Librarian
Richard Vallone, Head of Public Services
Maria Jane Loizou, Collection Management Librarian/ Interlibrary Loan
Maryalice Mohr, Archivist/ Records Manager
Laura Smolowitz, Bindery Supervisor
Jason Coleman, Evening/ Weekend Assistant

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

Back to top

New England Conservatory


Idabelle Firestone Audio Library

290 Huntington Ave. | Map It | Update Information
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 585-1255

Personnel

Jean Morrow, Director of Libraries
Patrick Maxfield, Head of Technical Services
Wallace Corey-Dunbar, Audio Library Assistant

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