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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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Fall Semester
Aug  24th - Dec 18th
Monday ~ Thursday
   8am ~ 8pm
Friday
   8am ~ 5pm
Saturday
   11am ~ 3pm


Fall Break Hours
Closed
Sat. Oct. 10th ~ Tues. Oct. 13th
Open
Wed. Oct. 14th ~ Fri. Oct. 16th: 9:00am ~ 5:00pm
Sat. Oct. 17th: 11:00am ~ 3:00pm

Holidays
Labor Day ~ Monday Sept. 7th

Thanksgiving
Open
Wed. Nov. 25th ~ 8:00am ~ 5:00pm
Closed
Thur. Nov. 26th: Sun. Nov. 29th

Winter Break Hours:
December 19th - Jan 4th
Open
Sat. Dec. 19th  11am ~ 3pm
Mon. Dec. 21st ~ Wed. Dec. 23rd - 9am ~ 5pm
Closed
Sun. Dec. 24th ~ Sun. Jan. 3rd
Open
Mon. Jan. 4th Fri. Jan. 8th: 9:00am ~ 5:00pm
Sat. Jan. 9th 11am ~ 3pm

Please check back for updates.


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Last Updated: 8/31/26