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For the Spring of 2021, the BAC is at Risk Level 2. Stay tuned to the latest updates on the COVID-19 policies and resources for the BAC community.
The Boston Architectural College Library supports the academic journey of students, faculty, and staff through careful selection of print and electronic materials. The library’s resources are available to the general public and provide a wealth of information about the built environment. Library staff members are committed to empowering our patrons to take full advantage of these resource collections, bolstering understanding through information literacy training and research support.
Search within all the BAC's databases and catalogs.
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Conduct remote research using our collection of specialized databases, which provide resources ranging from full text articles to CAD drawings, maps, 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.
Sign in with your BAC Username and Password in order to renew books online and manage your account.
Our online research guides provide librarian-curated collections of resources for a particular research topic or course.
Discover dedicated resources tailored for all members of the BAC community, as well as the public.
Explore our database of digital images of architecture, plans, furniture, drawings, and more.
Stream documentary films related to the BAC's many disciplines, including architecture, design, art, and social sciences.
Learn more about the BAC’s individual library collections, from the Memorial Library to the BAC Archives.
If there are articles that you need for research or teaching that the Library does not own in print, we may be able to supply a copy of the article from another library. You can use the eJournal List to check the full text availability.
Interlibrary Loan services are available to all BAC students, faculty, and staff for research purposes. To place requests, please submit an Article ILL Request Form.
NOTE: If you are in a Distance or online education program, please use the Distance Article ILL Request Form.
Our onsite library is closed but library staff are available to help everyone remotely. Contact the library regarding resources at library@the-bac.edu.
ONLINE HOURS
Monday to Thursday
10:00 am - 10:30 pm (EST)
Friday
10:00 am -5:00 pm (EST)
Saturday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST)
Sunday
Noon - 7:00 pm (EST)
There are COVID-related protocols for picking up and returning books. We will coordinate a time and date with you. This will be shared with our colleagues in Security to ensure the number of people allowed on campus is maintained at a safe level. A list of protocols will be sent to you by email before your date and time to pick up.
If you cannot come to the BAC campus, we may be able to mail you books.
If you have questions about this process, please contact our Information Literacy Librarian.
The BAC is pleased to accept donations of a variety of materials to add to our ever-growing collection of historical documents, films, images, books, journals, ephemera, and more. Please review our donor policies.
Main Library
617.585.0155
library@the-bac.edu