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About the Library

Established in 2001, Emma Ray Riggs McKay Music Library serves the students, faculty, and community of the University of Utah.The Library is named for Emma Ray Riggs McKay (1877-1970), a music student and graduate of The University of Utah. The Library is a component of the School of Music situated in Gardner Hall.
 
McKay provides patrons with digital and analog listening stations and over 30,000 recordings; 20 Mac computer stations outfitted with a wide variety of software, including music notation and music editing softwares; and circulating scores, books, and music periodicals.
 
A technology lab offers students a technologically-advanced environment to perform music and multimedia editing.  Students may independently create, mix, edit, and record electronic and computer music or enroll in music technology courses taught in the lab.
 
Listening stations, private study carrels, the Quinney Reading Area, the Maurice Abravanel Studio, and open study tables allow students to work, read, and listen to music individually or in groups.

Direct questions and comments to:

Lisa Chaufty 
McKay Music Library Director
1375 East Presidents Circle
David Gardner Hall (DGH)
Room 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-587-9786

 


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Spring Hours
Jan 5th - May 1st

Monday ~ Thursday
   8am ~ 8pm
Friday
   8am ~ 5pm
Saturday
   11am ~ 3pm


Summer Hours
May 4th ~ Aug. 22nd

OPEN
Monday ~ Friday
   9am ~ 5pm
Saturday
   11am ~ 3pm

CLOSED HOLIDAYS

Memorial Day ~ Monday, May 25th

Juneteenth (observed) Weekend
Saturday, June 13th~ Monday June 15th

Saturday, June 20th

Independence Day Weekend
Friday, July 3rd ~ Saturday, July 4th

Pioneer Day ~ Friday, July 24th


Please check back for updates.


Events - TBA

Last Updated: 4/27/26