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Research and Resources
Our research and instruction librarian is available for drop-in consultation Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Visit the office near our Service Desk.
Book an Appointment
To book a research appointment or class instruction session, contact Patrick Quinn at patrick.quinn@necmusic.edu, or call (617) 585-1156.
Research and Resources
Information Resources
Discovery Catalog
The Discovery Catalog is the best place to start looking for research resources through topic and keyword searching. The catalog indexes individual journal articles from databases such as Academic OneFile, JSTOR, Grove Music Online, Music Index, RILM with Full Text, and Naxos.
Classic Catalog
The Classic Catalog is best for searching NEC Library or Fenway Library Organization holdings and is especially useful for finding specific editions or record releases. Here you can request items from other FLO libraries to be sent to the NEC library service desk.
Databases A-Z
A list of all the online research and performance databases accessible to NEC college students, faculty, and staff. The list is sortable and searchable, with filters for database type and database subject.
Library Research Guides
A list of all the library guides including guides on finding research sources, guides on finding new repertoire, how-to guides on library systems, and formatting and citation guides.
Journal Indexes
Search journal indexes for journal articles on a specific music topic.
Borrowing from Other Libraries
For information on borrowing from other libraries, click the link below.
Research and Resources
Museum of Fine Arts Admission Information
NEC college students, faculty, and staff are eligible for free general admission to the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) by reserving timed entry tickets online in advance using a promo code. There is an additional $5 surcharge for special temporary exhibitions; access tickets at this special rate with the same promo code used for general admission.
Reserve tickets online, selecting the desired date and time slot. On the top right corner of the page enter the NEC promo code to access your one free ticket. Students, faculty, and staff will need to present a valid university ID and admission ticket(s) on the date of their visit (digital is preferred).
The Museum of Fine Arts is open five days a week: Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
