Library
The Boston Conservatory Albert Alphin Library houses a specialized collection of books, scores, journals, sound recordings and electronic databases supportive of the curricula at the Conservatory. The collection focuses on the areas of music performance, music history and literature, music education, opera, musical theater, world drama, dance history, dance notation and dance choreography. Additionally, there is a representative core collection of college level books in the liberal arts.
The Mission Statement of The Boston Conservatory Albert Alphin Library
To support and enhance the instruction, research, and informational needs of The Boston Conservatory community by acquiring, maintaining, and preserving access to materials and information in a variety of formats in the areas of dance, music, drama, and liberal arts.
Library Resources
- Online Catalog Search (KOHA)
- Library Periodical Holdings
- Electronic Resources
- Performance Library
- Recommended Websites
The Albert Alphin Library is located on the second floor of the main administration building at 8 The Fenway.
Hours of Operation
Library Summer Hours 2013
May 20–June 23:
Mon–Fri: 1–5 p.m.; Closed weekends
Monday, May 27: Closed, Memorial Day
Monday, June 24-Friday, August 9:
Mondays–Thursdays: 8 a.m–8 p.m.
Fridays: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturdays: Closed; Sundays: 1–8 p.m.
Thursday, July 4: Closed, Independence Day
Saturday, August 10-Sunday, September 1:
Mondays–Fridays: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed: Saturdays and Sundays
Monday, September 2: 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday, September 3–Friday, September 6: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday, September 7–Sunday, September 8: 12 p.m –5 p.m.
Regular Semester Hours*
*Regular semester hours begin Monday, September 9, 2013
Monday–Wednesday: 8 a.m.–11 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. –10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
