Special Collections in Performing Arts

Located in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, we collect, serve, and preserve performing arts materials that document performance practice, instruction, and scholarship. We are here to help you with archival sources in support of your scholarly or genealogical research, program unique performances, or create new works.

Discovering the Collections

• Contact SCPA
• Archival Collections – search our holdings
• Score Collections Database
• Index of SCPA collections
• Subject Guides
• Online Exhibits

Using the Collections

• Please REGISTER to use the collections
• Duplication of Materials Policy
• Copyright and Publication
• Staff Assistance and Research Services
• Research Using Primary Sources Tutorial

About SCPA

• Hours:
  • SCPA is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Wednesday until 8:00 pm (excluding Dec. 20 – Jan. 31, and June – August)
  • Appointments are not required, but are recommended for out of town researchers
  • MSPAL Hours for Lowens Room open stacks
• Directions
  • Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, 8270 Alumni Drive, University of Maryland, College Park, MD  20742  USA
• Collection Management Policy for SCPA
• Download Transfer of Official Records Form