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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.
Search the BAC's Library Catalog
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 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
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
617.585.0154
library@the-bac.edu