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[How Do I?]
Who has access to the Stan Getz Library?
Although only Berklee affiliates may borrow from the library and Media Center, the library is open to the public during regular hours. Visitors may view any available books or scores while in the library. Those who are not members of the Berklee community and wish to use the Media Center must contact manager Ralph Rosen at 617-747-8338 to obtain a Guest Pass.
Why are you called the “Stan Getz Library”?
The Stan Getz Library was dedicated in 1998 to the memory of the great jazz saxophonist through a generous gift from the Herb Alpert Foundation. Please note that the library does not own a special collection or archive of Stan Getz material.
I am not a current Berklee student. Can I still visit your library?
You are welcome to visit the library and use the books and scores within the library. If you want to borrow materials from the Stan Getz Library, you may request them through your college's Interlibrary Loan program. Interlibrary loan is also an option available at most public libraries. - return to top
What can I check out of the library and for how long? Currently enrolled Berklee students can checkout up to 10 scores, books, learning DVDs/videos, and play-along CDs for up to two weeks. How can I renew an item?
Items may be renewed in person at the library circulation desk, unless the item is on hold for another patron. Please bring the item(s) you wish to renew to the library. All library material is due the week before the session ends.
How long can I check class reserve materials out for?
Currently enrolled Berklee students can check out class reserve materials  for up to two hours. This includes books, textbooks, lead sheets, fake books and class packets. You may take reserve materials out of the library, but they must be returned to the circulation desk within two hours. Never keep reserve material out overnight! Students with overdue reserve material will lose Media Center privileges and be fined $5 per day until the item(s) are returned.
How can I search for items that are on reserve?
Click the "Class Reserves" link on the library homepage. There, you can search or browse by faculty name or course name/number. You may need a class password to access electronic or audio material. This password will be provided by your professor.
How do I place a hold on a score or book? How can I check my holds?
You may only place holds on items that are checked out. Find the item in the library catalog, and click on the “Request Item” link in the upper right corner. You will be prompted to enter the barcode from your Berklee ID card. When the item is returned to the library, you will receive e-mail notification and the item will be held for you at the circulation desk. You may also check on your holds at the “My Account” tab in the library’s online catalog (catalog.berklee.edu ).
What is a Bursar’s library block? How do I settle a Bursar block?
Students will be blocked at the Registrar's Office for long overdue materials and/or fines in excess of $20. This block will prevent you from checking in at the beginning of a semester and/or receiving grades. If you have a block, please visit the reference desk Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or contact a professional staff member at 617-747-8002. What if I lose an item I checked out?
If you lose an item you will need to pay for a replacement. Please see a reference librarian or call 617-747-8002 to make these arrangements. How can I see what fines I owe?
From the library's online catalog (catalog.berklee.edu ), use the barcode on your Berklee ID card to log in at the “My Account” tab. You may views fines and holds, as well as what items you have currently checked out.
What fines does the library charge?
The fine for overdue library materials is 25¢ per day. The fine for overdue library reserve or Media Center materials is $5 per day. Does the library send out overdue notices?
As a courtesy, library staff will e-mail your berklee.net account if you fail to return an item on time. Be sure to check your .net account periodically, since it has a limited amount of space. Students are responsible for returning the materials on time and for paying any fines incurred, whether or not an overdue notice is received. What should I do if I lose my Berklee ID card?
For those students with a Berklee Card Account, as soon as a card is determined missing contact customer service at BerkleeCard.com or by dialing 1-866-865-2375 to have the card suspended. Do I still have access to the library as an alumni?
Berklee College of Music considers students who attended at least one semester to be alumni. As alumni you have borrowing privileges at the Stan Getz Media Center & Library. To check out materials you will first need to visit the Alumni Office (1140 Boylston St. room 6E, 617-747-8945) to get an Alumni Pass, which you can bring to the circulation desk to activate borrowing privileges. This pass is valid for one year and once activated, you may borrow up to five circulating items for up to two weeks. - return to top Which journals/magazines are available at the library?
Please visit our local periodical holdings page. How do I locate a book or score in the library stacks?
See our guide to call numbers. How do I find an article?
Please visit our Articles & More search page. Since this is one of the most challenging research tasks, don’t hesitate to ask a reference librarian for assistance.
Is there an online dictionary/encyclopedia?
Yes. Please visit our Articles & More search page.How do I cite my print/electronic sources?
See our guide How to Cite Print and Electronic Resources for citing print and electronic sources. How do I remotely access articles, Internet resources and streaming audio?
Students, faculty and staff will be prompted to sign in to use some of our resources from home. Students must login using their Berklee wireless username and PIN. Faculty must login with their e-mail username and password. How can get help with research?
Reference librarians can be contacted by IM (Instant Message), phone and by e-mail to provide help with research. Visit our Ask A Librarian section for assistance. Do you have wireless Internet access? Can I print from my wireless laptop?
Wireless Internet connection is available to enrolled students (not including special summer programs) on the library premises. If you need help logging into wireless network or need to know your student username and wireless pin please visit the Student Computer Support Center (186 Mass Ave) or contact them at 617-747-8800. Special needs patrons:
Students with physical limitations and students with documented learning disabilities are allowed to check out any material they request over night. Staff is happy to assist these patrons in finding material(s) and delivering them if necessary. Should I reshelve books I've pulled to use in the library but have not checked out?
We prefer that you put the scores/books on a reshelving cart or leave them on the table where you were working and allow library staff to reshelve them. - return to top How BerkleeMusic.com students should access restricted library online materials
To use the restricted Library resources, like streaming audio, BerkleeMusic.com students need to first go to the "My Home" section of the www.BerkleeMusic.com site by following these steps.
From there you can follow those links to the Library online resources without needing wireless PIN. If you continue to be prompted for a wireless PIN, here is a page with
technical advice to make sure your web browser is configured properly for
access.... If you still are getting the wireless PIN prompt, at this point I will ask you to contact the Berklee Music customer service department at service@berkleemusic.com or by phone at 1-866-237-5533 extension 3. |
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