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About the Libraries: Library Directory & Floor Plans

The Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives include the Ralph Pickard Bell Library (Main Library), the Alfred Whitehead Music Library, and the University Archives.

Music Library

Looking for books about music, scores or printed music? 

The Music Library is located on the lower floor of the Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory of Music. 

It also provides access to audio-visual resources in a variety of media, and online databases including music streaming.

R.P. Bell (Main) Library Directory by Floor

                   THIRD FLOOR          (Blue Carpet)   
Library Collections
  • General Collection - Call numbers AG
  • Mary Mellish and Mary Mellish Oversize Collections (304)
  • Special Collections and Rare Books (302 - by appointment)
  • Mount Allison University Archives (306 - by appointment)
Services & Facilities
  • Library instruction lab (314 A&B)
  • Library theatre (306)
  • Archives reading room (305)
  • Quiet study areas
Offices
  • Archivist | Special Collections Librarian
                   SECOND FLOOR          (Green Carpet)   
Library Collections
  • General Collection - Call numbers HL, NP
               (M located in Music Library)
Services & Facilities
  • Individual study rooms (bookable) 
  • Quiet study areas
  • Washrooms
                   MAIN / ENTRANCE FLOOR          (Grey Carpet)   
Library Collections
  • Reference Collection - Call numbers HZ
  • On Display items
  • Current Browsing Serials Collection
  • Citation Station
Services & Facilities
  • Access Services: Borrowing | Course Reserves | Interlibrary loans | General & Tech enquiries
  • Academic Support Help Hub: Writing Centre | Peer Tutors (M16 B)
  • Multifunction printer/scanner/photocopiers 
  • Flying Bean Café
  • Computers 
  • Mountie Money machine
  • Gender inclusive accessible washroom 
Offices
  • Librarians | Technical Services | IT Specialist | Head of Access & ILL
  • Library Administration: Dean of Libraries & Archives | Admin Assistant
                   GROUND FLOOR          (Red Carpet)  
Library Collections
  • General Collection - Call numbers Q → Z
  • Oversize Collection - Call numbers A → L, P
               (M located in Music Library)
Services & Facilities
  • Microform readers (G4)
  • Academic drop-in centres (scheduled hours)
  • Pin drop (absolute quiet) study room (G34)
  • Quiet study rooms (bookable)
  • Collaboration / Group study rooms (bookable)
  • Washrooms
                   BASEMENT FLOOR          (Beige Carpet)   
Closed due to preparation
for renovation
  • Place request in Novanet or ask at Access Services:
    • Oversize Collection - Call numbers Q → Z
    • Basement Reference Collection | Maps | Atlases
    • Mary Mellish Journals Collection 

Main Library Floor Maps

Basement Floor is closed due to renovation prep

Music Library Floor Plan