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Loeb Music Library

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Library hours

Alternate Names:
Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library
Isham Memorial Library
Archive of World Music
Phone Numbers:
General Information/Circulation/Reference495-2794
Isham Memorial Library496-3359
Archive of World Music495-2794
FAX496-4636
Email Addresses:
muslib@fas.harvard.edu
Address:Music Building, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138
Access Information:The library is open to individuals who possess a current Harvard ID. Scholars and independent researchers who present valid IDs may apply for reader access. Borrowing privileges are extended to individuals who possess a Harvard ID.
Circulation Policy:Harvard ID required. Books and scores circulate; sound recordings and audio/visual materials do not.
Holdings Description:Loeb Music Library collections support the study of music with comprehensive collections in historical and systematic musicology; ethnomusicology; the theory of music; printed music scores; and recorded media (discs, tape, video). Special collections include: the Isham Memorial Library, a collection of rare original materials and reproductions of musical sources, including prints and manuscripts (facsimiles and microforms) and The Archive of World Music, a sound recordings archive of ethnic and popular music of diverse cultural and geographic origins. Houses the Harvard College Library's Judaica CD collection and the USA RISM Office.
Services:The library participates in a limited interlibrary loan program.

Equipment and facilities available: Cassette player, record (33 and 45 RPM) player, CD-audio player, reel tape player, DAT audio player, DVD player, VHS and DVD player/recorder, microform reader/printers, microform reader/printer/scanner, photocopier (coin and card operated), document scanner, study carrels.

Resources for Persons with Disabilities:Access for persons with disabilities is through the entrance of the Paine Hall wing of the Music Building. Once inside the building, follow signage to the library. An elevator, an accessible restroom and telephone, and retrieval upon request are available.
Link to Staff Directory:http://hcl.harvard.edu/staff_directory/browse.cfm?ld_id=9
Directions:Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library is located in the Music Building, north of Harvard Yard adjacent to the Science Center, and is accessible from Oxford Street.
Link to map:http://lib.harvard.edu/libraries/maps/2.html
Faculty (School) Affiliation:Harvard College Library


Regular Term HoursSunMonTueWedThuFriSat
1pm - 10pm9am - 10pm9am - 10pm9am - 10pm9am - 10pm9am - 5pm1pm - 5pm
         Note: Isham Memorial Library is open M-F, 9-5.
Exceptions to Regular HoursSunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Intersession (May 24 - Jun 22, 2008)closed9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pmclosed
   Commencement (Jun 5, 2008)closed
Summer Session (Jun 23 - Aug 15, 2008)closed9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pmclosed
   Fourth of July (Jul 4, 2008)closed
Intersession (Aug 16 - Sep 13, 2008)closed9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pmclosed
   Labor Day (Sep 1, 2008)closed
Columbus Day (Oct 13, 2008)closed
Veterans Day (Nov 11, 2008)closed
Thanksgiving Recess (Nov 26 - Nov 29, 2008)9am - 5pmclosedclosedclosed
Winter Recess (Dec 17 - Dec 23, 2008)closed9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pmclosed
Winter Recess (Dec 24, 2008 - Jan 1, 2009)closedclosedclosedclosedclosedclosedclosed
Martin Luther King Day (Jan 19, 2009)closed
Intersession (Jan 24 - Jan 27, 2009)closed9am - 5pm9am - 5pmclosed
Presidents' Day (Feb 16, 2009)closed
Spring Recess (Mar 21 - Mar 28, 2009)closed9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pmclosed
Memorial Day (May 23 - May 25, 2009)closedclosedclosed
Summer Hours (May 26 - Sep 4, 2009)closed9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pm9am - 5pmclosed
   Commencement (Jun 4, 2009)closed
   Independence Day (Jul 3, 2009)closed
Labor Day (Sep 5 - Sep 7, 2009)closedclosedclosed

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