The Marta and Austin Weeks Music Library is open to anyone who wishes to visit our facility. Patrons who are not members of the University of Miami community may use printed music materials within the building. We provide two public-use computers for searching our library’s catalog and databases. Remote access to databases and other online library resources is restricted to members of the University of Miami community. Priority for all materials, resources, equipment, and rooms at Weeks Library is given to Frost School of Music students, faculty, and staff, followed by other members of the University of Miami community.
For more information visit University of Miami Libraries Access & Borrowing Privileges.
Borrowing Privileges
| Patron Type | Books/ Scores | Media* | Theses | Reserves/ Archives** | # of Items |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty/ Emeritus Faculty</strong | 365 days | 7 days | 30 days | 3 hours in library | No limit books/ scores, 10 media |
| UM Graduate Students/ Staff | End of semester | 7 days | 30 days | 3 hours in library | No limit books/ scores, 5 media |
| UM Undergraduates | 30 days | 7 days | 30 days | 3 hours in library | No limit books/ scores, 5 media |
| Retired Faculty/ Staff | 14 days | 7 days | 30 days | 3 hours in library | 10 books/ scores, 3 media |
| Other patrons*** | 14 days | 7 days | 14 days | 3 hours in library | 10 books/ scores, 3 media |
| Visitors | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
- View borrowing privileges and limits for other types of items
- View Complete List of Non-UM User Types
* Includes CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, vinyl records, and audio cassettes.
** Includes course reserve materials, equipment (headphones, chargers), and materials from the Musical Theater Archive and other special music collections.
*** Other patrons include alumni, community users, employees’ family members, guests of UM Administration, trustees and their families, and special library permits, as well as members of the Friends of the Library and members of the Amigos of the Cuban Heritage Collection who join at the “Sustaining” level or higher. Community user cards and membership to the Friends of the Library or the Amigos of the Cuban Heritage Collection may be obtained at Richter library.
Borrowing Policies
Holds
Items placed on hold or requested will be held for two weeks before they are returned to circulation. To make other hold arrangements, please contact the circulation staff at Weeks Music Library.
Renewals and Recalls
Patrons may renew scores twice. To renew a score more than twice please contact the circulation staff at Weeks Music Library.
Recalled items are subject to immediate return.
Fines
- Scores and books: $0.25/day
- Lost parts: $5.00/part (see below)
- CDs and DVDs: $1.00/day
- Library Use Item: $1.00/hour
- Recall: $2.00/day
Missing Parts
Students who borrow scores with parts are responsible for returning the complete set. If a part is not returned, the borrower will receive an email asking him or her to check again for the missing item(s). If the borrower cannot find the part or does not respond to the email he or she will be charged $5.00 per part.
Exceptions
Exceptions to these policies may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Amy Strickland (a.strickland@miami.edu, 305-284-1895), Interim Head of the Music Library, for more information.