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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.
Library Catalog
Search the BAC's Library Catalog
Library Catalog
Databases
Conduct remote research using our collection of specialized databases, which provide resources ranging from full text articles to CAD drawings, maps, and more.
Databases
Course Reserves
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.
Course Reserves
My Library Account
Sign in with your BAC Username and Password in order to renew books online and manage your account.
My Library Account
Research Guides
Our online research guides provide librarian-curated collections of resources for a particular research topic or course.
Research Guides
Resources for Faculty, Students, Community & More
Discover dedicated resources tailored for all members of the BAC community, as well as the public.
Your Library Resources
Digital Image Collection
Explore our database of digital images of architecture, plans, furniture, drawings, and more.
Digital Image Collection
Films Online
Stream documentary films related to the BAC's many disciplines, including architecture, design, art, and social sciences.
Films Online
Collections
Learn more about the BAC’s individual library collections, from the Memorial Library to the BAC Archives.
Collections
New Books Now Available
Who Can Use the Library?
- Current students, faculty, and staff may borrow Library materials and access electronic resources onsite and online.
- 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. 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.
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.
REGULAR IN-PERSON HOURS
Monday - Thursday
10:00 AM- 10:00 PM ET
Friday - Saturday
10:00 AM- 5:00 PM ET
Sunday
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET
SPRING BREAK IN-PERSON HOURS
Monday, March 20 - Thursday, March 23
10:00 AM- 8:00 PM EST
Friday, March 24
CLOSED
HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Monday, January 16 | MLK Jr. Day
Monday, February 20 | Presidents' Day
Monday, April 17 | Patriots' Day
Monday, May 29 | Memorial Day
Monday, June 19 | Juneteenth
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.
Need More Assistance?
Main Library
617.585.0154
library@the-bac.edu