Special Collections in Performing Arts

Located in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library (MSPAL), we collect, serve, and preserve performing arts materials documenting 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
• Index of SCPA collections
• Archival Collections – search our holdings
• Score Collections – search for scores
• Subject Guides
• Online Exhibits
• Listen to Not A Quiet Place, SCPA's Podcast

Using the Collections

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

About SCPA

• Interim Curator of SCPA: John Davis

• Hours:

  • SCPA is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, except for Wednesday when we are open from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm.
  • 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
• Guide to Shipping Paper Records to SCPA
• Download Transfer of Official Records Form