to the Organ Library of the Boston Chapter, American Guild of Organists, located at the School of Theology on the campus of Boston University. The Organ Library is a repository of music written or transcribed for the pipe organ, as well as books pertaining to the history of organ music and organ performance. It includes the archives and papers of notable concert organists.

The Library

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The Organ Library is a research library dedicated to preserving the musical heritage of the pipe organ.  It

is located at Boston University, School of Theology, 745 Commonwealth Avenue, Rm. B2, Boston, MA 02215.  Directions and map.  The Library operates under the auspices of the Boston Chapter, American Guild of Organists, in space provided by Boston University.  Its resources are available to all with an interest in music written for the organ, the composers of organ music, and the careers of eminent performers.  Music and books do not circulate, but photocopies or scans of out-of-print, no longer copyrighted material will be made upon request.  To search the Library's holdings (approximately 45,000 items), click on "Web Catalog" in the column to the right.  For the latest information about the Library, go to the Newsletter page.

Located nearby are the music collections of Boston University's Mugar Library and the School of Theology Library.

Hours

The Library is staffed from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Mondays, and from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Fridays.   A volunteer is often present for several hours at midday on Wednesday. Please call (617-353-9339) or send an e-mail message (orglib@bu.edu) to confirm current hours or to arrange a special visit.  Specific questions may be submitted by e-mail to the Librarian. 

Staff


Barbara Owen, ChM, Librarian
Frances Finch, MALS, Cataloger
Linda Morrison, Archivist
Joseph Dyer, PhD, AAGO, Web Catalog

Ghilyana Dordzhieva, PhD, SPC, Archives

Wendy Covell, SPC, Web Catalog
Anita Nagem, MS, Web Catalog