Interlibrary Loan
Items unavailable in our Libraries may come from other library systems. Please confer with Music Library staff if in doubt via phone (617) 353-3705 or email.
BU WorldCat Local via the BLC
- appropriate for campus residents or those on campus frequently
- request while online, use BU ID; response time excellent
- item is delivered to Mugar circulation
- receive email notification when to pick up
- no renewals; return item at Mugar circulation
Interlibrary Loan
- appropriate for campus residents or those on campus frequently
- submit detailed request form online
- item is delivered to ILL Office (Mugar 3rd floor)
- you receive notification for pickup; response time varies
- usually no renewals, sometimes on-site use only
- External institutions, contact our Interlibrary Loan Office (617-353-3706). We are ‘BOS’ in OCLC.
BLC – The Boston Library Consortium Card
- appropriate for walk-in borrowing from a BLC library
- apply for the card as a current BU affiliate online, review all details
- plan to pick up your card, with ID, at Mugar circulation
- must reapply each term
Boston Public Library
- appropriate for those who are employed, reside, own property or attend school in Massachusetts
- apply in person for a library card or online for an ecard
- in addition to on-site collection, offers online databases and streaming media
Minuteman catalog — most formats
- appropriate for town residents of Eastern Massachusetts
- participating Minuteman library card required
- search and request while online; response time good
- pick up the item(s) at your local public library
- most books, scores, videos, recordings may be borrowed
- network offers some electronic databases
OCLC’s Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program
- appropriate for traveling faculty
- Available in select locations
- Arrange privileges through Cathy Annunciata, Mugar Library Administration Office, 617-353-3710