Library Information

Library Staff
Library Hours
Interlibrary Loans
Reference Assistance
Research Appointment
Visitor's Information
Circulation Policies
Library Fines
Donation Policies
Collection Development Policy

About the Library
The Library develops, maintains and evaluates collections designed to support and enhance student and faculty curricular needs. The collection exceeds 60,000 items and includes more than 38,000 scores and parts, 15,000 audio-visual materials, 12,500 books and 77 periodical titles.

The core of the score and recording collections is based in Western art music from all historical periods and includes complete editions of the works of major composers. The collection is expanding in the areas of jazz, ethnic and contemporary music. The library's book collection, while focusing on music, encompasses the arts, humanities, social sciences and sciences. All library collections are indexed in Wolfi, the Conservatory's online catalog.

The Library also houses the Conservatory audio and video archive, a 30-year chronicle of faculty and ensemble performances, and a Listening Laboratory.

Library Staff
Kevin McLaughlin
Head Librarian, 415.503.6253

Rodney Linebarger
Assistant Librarian, 415.503.6256

Sara Hagenbuch & Sarah Bonomo
Evening & Weekend Supervisor, 415.503.6213

Tessa Updike
Archivist, 415.503.6721

Library Hours
Regular semester hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 9pm 
Saturday 9am - 3pm 
Sunday 12pm-7pm
Summer hours, 2013:
May 28 - August 28
Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
CLOSED Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day
CLOSED Monday, September 2 for Labor Day.

Interlibrary Loans
Interlibrary loan makes it possible for Conservatory students, faculty and staff to borrow materials that the Conservatory does not own. Limitations may apply on current year titles, reference books, periodicals, dissertations, audio/video materials and rare materials. Interlibrary loan delivery can take several days to several weeks. There may be a charge for the acquisition of materials via interlibrary loan, depending on the lending institution. To fill out the Interlibrary Loan Request form, click here. (This form is also available at the library desk.)

Reference Assistance
Reference assistance is available on a walk-in basis, through form (click here), by phone (415-503-6213), by e-mail (library@sfcm.edu) and by scheduling an appointment with a librarian. Kevin McLauglin (kmclaughlin@sfcm.edu)  and Rodney Linebarger (rlinebarger@sfcm.edu) are available to assist with questions Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Research Appointment
Assistance in formulating and pursuing library research strategies is available by appointment with Head Librarian Kevin McLauglin (kmclaughlin@sfcm.edu) or Assistant Librarian Rodney Linebarger (rlinebarger@sfcm.edu). Services include assistance with identifying, locating and using appropriate print and digital resources for your project as well as assistance with finding specific books, articles, music materials and other items. Contact Kevin or Rodney to schedule an appointment or print out the form below and turn it in to the library circulation desk. For more information please call 415.503.6253.

Visitor's Information Use of the Conservatory Library is limited to Conservatory students, faculty, staff and alumni. Access by others is limited to those with research needs that can only be met by our collection. Please call Kevin McLaughlin at 415.503.6253 to discuss an appointment to use the library.

Circulation Policies
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music Library extends borrowing privileges to Conservatory students, faculty and staff members who are currently enrolled in courses or are employed by the Conservatory.

Please consult the Alumni Website for more information regarding Alumni borrowing privileges.

Loan Period
Books and scores: Faculty and staff receive loans of 6 months for books and scores.
Students receive 6 week loans.
Alumni receive 2 week loans.
Audio-visual materials: Faculty and staff: 2 weeks
Students and alumni: 1 week
Reserve materials (all formats): Faculty: 6 hours
All other borrowers: 2 hours
Holds
If an item you wish to borrow is checked out by another patron, you may place a hold on that item at the library desk. The original borrower is allowed a three-week check out, after which the item will be recalled for your use.

Recalls
After three weeks, all materials are subject to recall. If an item is recalled, it will be assigned a new due date with charges accruing as of that date.

Library Fines
Fines
Scores and books: $0.20/day; up to $10 maximum fine.
Audio-visual materials: $1/day; $10 maximum fine.
Reserves: $1/hour; no maximum.
Lost Material
After a third overdue notice is issued, all borrowers are billed as follows:
A processing fee of $15 plus the replacement cost of the item.
If the item is returned, the fine is reduced to the $10 maximum fine.
Please note that the cost of out of print items is generally $50 or more.

Renewals
Books/scores: may be renewed for an additional loan period (i.e. 6 weeks for students).
A/V material: may be renewed for an additional 1 week, unless recalled.
Click here for our policies regarding donated materials.

Collection Development Policy
Click here for our policies regarding collection development.