With a current validated NEC or Fenway Library Organization ID, most books, scores, and audiovisual materials may be checked out for one semester. One renewal is allowed for these materials. Chamber music ensembles that are coached by a faculty member may check out music for the entire semester by filling out a Chamber Music form. These are available at the Service Desk. Reference books, periodicals, microforms, and items labeled "Stacks - Does Not Circulate," Archives," or "Vault" do not circulate.
Overdue Materials
Borrowers are expected to show consideration for their colleagues by returning items on time. If an item is long overdue, it is assumed to be lost and a bill will be sent for the replacement cost and a processing fee.
Hold Requests
To place a hold on items in circulation, patrons use "My Account" in the online catalog. When an item is returned it will be held for ten days and the requester will be notified. Hold Requests will not be accepted for items on class reserve.
Class Reserve
Materials placed on Class Reserve by faculty are held at the Service Desk unless otherwise indicated. All items are listed in the Reserve Notebook by faculty member's name and course number. The Reserve Notebook is held at the Service Desk. Reserve items may also be searched in our online catalog by faculty member's name or course number. Select "Course Reserve." Many of the recordings on Reserve are streamed through the library’s Avalon streaming service.
Alumni Library Privileges
Degree-holding alumni may take advantage of borrowing privileges by visiting the library’s Service Desk. Please see Alumni pages for more information.
Guest Privileges
Members of the outside community may use print and audio/video materials within the library by leaving a valid photo ID at the circulation desk.