Welcome to the Music Library!
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Music Librarian
Loan Periods, Due Dates, Renewals
NIU Faculty - 16 weeks loan period for most items
NIU Staff/Retiree - 16 week loan period for most items
Honors Undergraduate/Graduate Students - 16 week loan period for most items
Undergraduates - 4 week loan period for most items
Standard Courtesy Card (adult, yellow card) - 4 week loan period for most items
Quick Links
Huskie Search (online catalog)
Request an item through I-Share
Request an item through WorldCat:
Authentication and Off-Campus Access Help
University Libraries' Services for People with Disabilities
University Academic Support Center
(formerly, Writing Center)
Music Library Hours
Fall and Spring Semester Hours
| Monday - Thursday | 8:30am - 8:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | 4:00pm - 8:00pm |
These hours reflect most regular circumstances.
Please note that the Music Library is generally closed during the weekend before a Monday holiday.
Click here to see any exceptions to the normal schedule
NIU Music Library
What do we have in the Music Library?
- 25,000+ music scores
- 21,000+ books on music and
- 10,000 recordings
- Listening equipment
- Headphones
- Charging stations
- Printer/Scanner/Copier
- 3 public work computers
- 10 public workstations equipped with music notation software
- 8 private study rooms
- 1 private group study space (ask about our 2nd floor classroom!)
- "Chill Zone"