Multimedia Services
Listening & Viewing Stations
In addition to our computers, four (4) of which feature ProTools digital audio workstation licenses for student use, the Music Library also has listening stations that allow patrons to listen to CDs, LPs and VHS tapes. These listening and viewing stations are located on the lower level. There are two standalone record players, one combo CD/LP player, and two VHS/DVD/Blu-Ray players. Patrons can check out headphones at the circulation desk or use their own.
Microform Reader/Printer
Microfilm and microfiche can be read, scanned, and printed in the Music Library. A machine that reads and prints from both microfilm and microfiche is located on the main floor. A QCard (college ID) is required to pay for scans or copies. To add money to your ID, go to the QCard Office.
Collections & Equipment
CD, DVD, LP, and VHS Collections
The Music Library has a collection of approximately 5,000 LPs, over 10,000 CDs, over 100 DVDs, and 140 VHS videos. All can be located in the CUNY Catalog. Circulating CDs (indicated by “Circ CD” in front of the call number) circulate for seven days, while non-circulating recordings (e.g. recordings on reserve, DVDs, and VHS tapes) can only be used in the Music Library. To check out recordings, take the call numbers of the recordings you want and a valid ID to the circulation desk. You can also check out headphones to listen to or view non-circulating recordings in our media center/listening area.
Loan Periods
| Circ CDs | 1 week |
| Schwarz CD | 1 week |
| Videos | 4 hours |
| DVDs | 4 hours |
| LPs | 3 hours |
Vinyl LP Collection
The Queens College Music Library holds approximately 5,000 vinyl records in its storage collection, which can be played on three (3) turntables in the Media Lab on the lower level. To access these items, please bring the Barcode, LP Call Number, and Title to the ML Circulation Desk so that staff may retrieve the item(s) for you. In addition to searching the table by artist, record label imprint, and record title, you can sort and search items by “Period / Form” tags. All items are labeled with at least one (1) of the following tags: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, Mixed; Chinese Classical, Indian Classical, Japanese Classical; Blues, Film Scores, Folk / World, Jazz, Musicals, Popular, and Theory. (Please note that this table is a work-in-progress and not all available LPs are listed yet.)
Computers and Printing
Circulating Technology
iPads (with Charger, Tripod, & Bag) are not currently available – please check back for updates.
MacBook Pro laptops (with Charger, Cable, & Bag) are now available at the Music Library for currently enrolled Queens College students.
- Loan Period
- iPad (with Charger, Tripod, & Bag) – 7 days
- MacBook Pro (w/ Charger, Cable, & Bag) – 1 day, with 1 possible 24-hour renewal
- Overdue Fees
- MacBook Pro, iPad, and all peripheral accessories (Chargers, Bags, etc.) – $15 per hour per item, with a maximum fine of $360.00
Printing
Print jobs may be initiated from any college workstation in the Music Library.
There is a student photocopier located on each floor of the Music Library that makes 8½ x 11 and 8½ x 14 copies, and which can also scan materials to an email inbox free of charge.
Printing is not free in the Music Library. Current students, staff, and faculty can print items from any computer in the Music Library to the pay-to-print station. You will be required to create a password to retrieve your materials at the pay-to-print station. Once you have sent materials to the printer, you will need to log into the pay-to-print station with the password you created and pay using your QC ID prior to receiving your printed materials. A QCard (college ID) or a Print Card (for non-QC patrons), which can be purchased at the QCard Office in the One Stop Center, is required to pay for printing.
The photocopiers also use QCards (college ID) to pay for copies. To add money to your ID, go to the QCard Office.
Microforms
The Music Library holds almost 1,300 reels of microfilm and 6,000 microcards. These include back issues of periodicals, doctoral dissertations, musicological and theoretical treatises, and other miscellaneous items. All microform materials are indicated by an MF or MC in front of the call number. These are located in special files near the circulation desk. Please ask for microfiche or microfilm materials at the circulation desk.
Music Acquisition Requests
If there is a book, score, recording, or video you would like to see included in the Music Library collection, please request for a Music Acquisition Request Form.
For more information contact musiclibrary@qc.cuny.edu.