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The BAC Library

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.

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Who Can Use the Library?

  • Current students, faculty, and staff may borrow Library materials and access electronic resources onsite and online.
  • Summer Academy students and members of the public may use physical and electronic Library materials onsite in the library.
  • The Library is open to the public for reference purposes.
  • BAC Alumni may pay a $65 annual fee plus a $65 refundable deposit per annum to borrow Library materials. The total initial investment for alumni borrowing privileges is $130.
  • BAC Students currently on an official leave of absence or continuing education students not enrolled in a certificate or degree program may pay a $50 refundable deposit to borrow Library materials during the current semester.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

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. 

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.

Come Visit Us

Our onsite library is open and eager to welcome back our BAC Community. The library staff is still available to help everyone remotely. Contact the library regarding resources at library@the-bac.edu.

FALL IN-PERSON HOURS

Mondays - Thursdays
10:00 AM- 9:00 PM EST

Fridays - Saturdays
10:00 AM- 5:00 PM EST  

Sundays
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Monday, September 2 | Labor Day

Monday, October 14 | Indigenous Peoples' Day

Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November  29 | Thanksgiving

Tuesday, December 24 - Thursday, January 2 | Winter Break


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Interested in Donating Materials?

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.

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