The BAC Library
Search the BAC library catalog for physical and digital resources, like books, maps, plans, magazines, journals, local reports, building codes, and student work.
Search the library databases for help finding and accessing peer-reviewed articles, maps and images, newspaper articles, and reference materials.
Browse the curated research guides, where all kinds of resources - books, articles, videos, websites, and more - are gathered into one place and sorted by topic.
Explore all of the library collections, including our main collection, the Visual Resources Library, the Memorial Library, and The Boston Architectural College Archives.
Spring 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, January 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 17
Presidents Day
Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 21
Spring Break
Monday, April 21
Patriots Day
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day
Other Information
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.
Please reach out to us at library@the-bac.edu if you have any questions about accessing 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.
Find answers to your questions about the BAC Library's processes and procedures.
Anyone who wishes to donate books or magazines should contact the Associate Library Director.
The Library welcomes donations, but reserves the right to decline an offer based upon the needs of the Library. If donations are accepted, the Library may keep some parts of the donation and make unneeded portions available to students.
At this time, the only architectural drawings which can be accepted are those of BAC properties.
The recipient of a gift is, by law, not permitted to place a value on that gift. The Librarian can, however, provide a detailed description of the donation which may assist the donor in reaching a fair value.