Lincoln Center Archives: Where & How?

[RippedMan]

Posted: 7/13/09 at 11:08am

If I want to visit the Lincoln Center Archives to make copies of some scores and stuff, where is it and how do I do it? Do i need like a "library" card? Or what? When does it close, etc? Thanks! Or is the NY Public Library a better choice?

[wickedfan]

Posted: 7/13/09 at 11:16am

It's located right next to the Vivian Beaumont theatre. The hours vary, MOndays and Thursdays it's open from 12-8, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays it's open from 11-6 and Saturdays it's open from 10-6. You need money to make the copies, though not necessarily a library card. I think you need to get a "Copy Card" which can be obtained at the library.

In the future, all of this information (and more) can be found on the website. Just google Lincoln Center Library.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 7/13/09 at 11:24am

Thanks, I googled Lincoln Center Archives and was even more confused. My bad!

Posted: 7/13/09 at 11:29am

follow up question. i know that you have to have a legitimate reason for watching the videos - it can't just be for pleasure. so what is a legitimate excuse one can give to watch something? what are things to say and what are things to avoid?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/13/09 at 11:33am

You can just say you're there doing research for a paper you're working on, a book you're writing, anything like that.

It's ridiculous you need a "legitimate" reason in the first place but just say something like that and you'll be fine.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 7/13/09 at 11:41am

It's the NY Public Library at Lincoln Center.

As far as reasoning for watching the tapes, it can be anything from doing a school report to directing a production.

You also need a special Access Card.

The reasoning for the strictness has to do with union regulations, Jordan Catalano.

As far as copying scores, there's a special section for sheet music of all kinds. They're not strict at all, I just don't think you can borrow their materials.

[mormonophobic]

Posted: 7/13/09 at 11:42am

I created a thread a while ago about this very subject. A lot of people replied and there might be some helpful information there.
Lincoln Center Recordings

[RippedMan]

Posted: 7/13/09 at 11:43am

Thanks. I'm mostly interested in the sheet music, although the videos sound good as well.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/13/09 at 11:44am

Yankee, I know all about the union regulations. I just think they're ridiculous.