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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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Fall 2023 Hours
August 21st  – December 15th

Open
Monday ~ Thursday
   8am ~ 8pm
Friday
   8am ~ 5pm
Saturday
   10am ~ 3pm

Winter Break
Open

Sat. Dec. 16th 10am ~ 3pm
Mon. Dec. 18th 9am ~ 5pm
Tues. Dec. 19th 9am ~ 5pm
Wed. Dec. 20th 9am ~ 5pm
Thurs. Dec. 21st 9am ~ 5pm
Closed
Dec. 22nd ~ Jan.1st
Open
Tues. Jan. 2nd 9am ~ 5pm
Wed. Jan. 3rd 9am ~ 5pm
Thurs. Jan. 4th 9am ~ 5pm
Fri. Jan. 5th 9am ~ 5pm
Sat. Jan. 6th 10am ~ 3pm

Spring 2024 Hours
January 8th  – April 23rd
Open
Monday ~ Thursday
   8am ~ 8pm
Friday
   8am ~ 5pm
Saturday
   10am ~ 3pm

Closed
Martin Luther King Jr. Day ~ Jan.15th
Presidents Day ~ Feb.19th

Spring Break
Closed
Sat. Mar. 2nd ~ Tues. Mar. 5th
Open
Wed. Mar. 6th 9am ~ 5pm
Thurs. Mar. 7th 9am ~ 5pm
Fri. Mar. 8th 9am ~ 5pm
Sat. Mar. 9th 11am ~ 2pm

Summer Hours
May 6th – August 17th
Monday - Friday
   9am-5pm
Saturday
   11am-2pm
Sunday
   Closed

Please check back for updates.


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Last Updated: 12/4/23