Music & Arts Library
The Gabe M. Wiener Music & Arts Library's collection includes print monographs and serials on western and non-western music, music scores, sound and video recordings in multiple formats, electronic and multimedia resources, and microforms of scholarly interest. Particular strengths include early printed works on music theory, scholarly score editions, and vocal scores of 18th- and 19th-century operas. Also collected are scores and recordings by over 350 contemporary composers.
Please contact us at music@library.columbia.edu with any questions.
Nick Patterson
Head, Gabe M. Weiner Music & Arts Library
- Music Library
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- Use of library spaces is first-come, first-serve. No reservations are available.
- Drinks in sealed containers are allowed. No food.
- Study carrels and tables with lots of natural light
- When working in groups, please respect your neighbors and keep conversations quiet.
- Headphones are required when listening to audio content.
Digital Music Lab
- Play, compose, record, scan, notate, edit, program, and analyze digital audio and music scores. The Digital Music Lab is equipped with Mac workstations, specialized music software and hardware, and Yamaha digital pianos.
- Note: The Digital Music Lab closes 15 minutes before the library. See library hours.
Photography & Videography Policy
- Kindly reach out to music@library.columbia.edu for any photo or video shoot requests, including projects for personal use. (Taking images of printed materials for personal use does require advance permission.)
- Photo or video shoots may not capture the recognizable likeness of any library user without their consent.
A/V Equipment
Software
Using the Equipment
- Your files are NOT saved between sessions. Make sure to save your work onto an external device, if needed.
- Workstations are first-come, first-serve. No reservations are available. If you encounter problems with long wait times, please contact library staff.
- Headphones are required when listening to audio content.
Where is the Norman E. Alexander Library for Jewish Studies? (Music and Avery Edition)
A common questions about the Norman E. Alexander Library for Jewish Studies is, "Where is the library located?" Answer: all across campus! A new blog series introduces which campus libraries hold which resources on Jewish studies, including Art Properties and the Music & Arts Library.
Music Technology Workshops and Office Hours: Spring 2025
The Music & Arts Library, in collaboration with the Digital Scholarship team, offers a series of music technology workshops for Spring 2025, designed and conducted by Sound Art MFA graduate students and current Digital Music Interns Ása Ólafsdóttir and Miles Scharff.