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COVID-19 Closure

The Music & Performing Arts Library is currently closed to the public until further notice, but we are available and continue to provide services remotely. Please send any questions via email to mpal@library.illinois.edu.

Collections

Access to Physical Collections

Materials may be requested through the library catalog. We will attempt to fulfill any requests for materials with an electronic version. If no electronic version is available, you will be notified if/when the print material is available and ready for pickup. The University Library, including MPAL, will not return to full service until the state of Illinois has reached Phase 5. During Phase 4, the Library will only be open to those with scheduled appointments. Please email mpal@library.illinois.edu if you need to consult materials that can’t be requested through the catalog (media items, journals, reference works, special collections or formats, etc.).

Please see library.illinois.edu/covid-19 for further information about access to library collections and services.

Online Collections

Access to all of the Library’s online resources continues. You can find e-books, online scores, and most of our online audio and video by searching the library catalog. Please see this guide for a list of music, dance, and theatre online streaming media collections: guides.library.illinois.edu/audiovisual.

Many companies are making their online collections available for free, and others have offered extended trials during this period. Information about these resources can be found on this online guide: guides.library.illinois.edu/expandedaccesscovid19.

Services

Research Assistance

Questions related to research or instructional support should be sent to us via email at mpal@library.illinois.edu. You can also schedule a virtual meeting with Kate, Music & Performing Arts Librarian.