Shaw & Stone Library
44,000 books on the built environment, as well as 120 journal subscriptions.
The Boston Architectural College Library supports the curricula of all programs offered by the College through careful selection of print materials and electronic resources. The library maintains a variety of resources for students, faculty, staff, and the community to enhance their education and knowledge of the built environment. From peer-reviewed books and journals, to architectural plans, to documentary films, you can explore these tools and find out more about accessing our valuable educational resources.
44,000 books on the built environment, as well as 120 journal subscriptions.
Supports the curriculum and the BAC community by providing digital images focused on the built environment for research, streaming films and dvds, and other relevant digital visual resources.
The library of the original Boston Architectural Club, which contains 2,000 historical volumes.
Records of the BAC from 1889 to the present, including correspondence, papers, photographs, publications, and more.
Search the BAC's Library Catalog
Sign in with your BAC Username and Password in order to renew books online and manage your account.
Explore our database of digital images of architecture, plans, furniture, drawings, and more.
Books and materials that have been placed on reserve at an instructor's request can be found by the instructor's name or the course title.
Our online research guides provide librarian-curated collections of resources for a particular research topic or course.
Conduct remote research using our collection of specialized databases, which provide resources ranging from full text articles to CAD drawings, maps, and more.