Willis Library: Fourth Floor

Home to the Music Library and Special Collections.

Space Designation: Collaborative

This area is designated for groups to gather and work together with consideration for others. Expect to hear conversations, group activity, and limited cell phone usage.

About This Space

The 4th floor of Willis library is home to the Music Library and Special Collections. Most of the floor is designated as a collaborative study space with a mix of study pods and carrels, tables, casual seating, computer workstations, and music keyboards.

On this Floor

study carrels along a wall

mobile tables and chairs

study tables and chairs

keyboard stations

Special & Unique Collections

Stop by The Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room and Sandborn Music Reading Room to view rare and unique items, view our current exhibits, or do research with physical items in our special collections.

room with tables, chairs, lamp, piano and pictures hung on the wall

room with a chair and two bookcases

room with tables, chairs, lamp, piano and pictures hung on the wall

room with tables, chairs, lamp, and pictures hung on the wall

Amenities

We have a printer/copier, scanner, and computer workstations on the floor.

black copier printer

scanner on a table

computer workstations with chairs

Men’s and Women’s restrooms are located in the stairwells on the corners of the building. A single-occupancy restroom is located in the stairwell on the southwest corner of the 4th floor and a lactation room is located on the second floor.

Special & Unique Collections

Stop by The Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room and Sandborn Music Reading Room to view rare and unique items, view our current exhibits, or do research with physical items in our special collections.

room with tables, chairs, lamp, piano and pictures hung on the wall

room with a chair and two bookcases

room with tables, chairs, lamp, piano and pictures hung on the wall

room with tables, chairs, lamp, and pictures hung on the wall

Rooms for Classes and Group Study

Additional Information

  • Music scores, books, and periodicals are located on this floor.

colorful books on shelves

old music score books

Hours - Next 7 Days

Service desks begin closing procedures 10 minutes before the building or posted hours. Hours are subject to change without notice. Always call ahead when traveling a long distance.

Departments

Floor Guide

Third Floor

Public Spaces / Study Rooms

Selected Services (Not Comprehensive)

  • General Book Collection

Departments

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