As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen library services across campus and make the best use of our shared spaces, performing arts library resources are transitioning from Arnhold Hall to new locations January 2026.
The Performing Arts Library, formerly located on the second and ninth floors of Arnhold Hall, is being integrated into The New School’s broader library system rather than operating as a separate branch. All performing arts materials, expertise, and research support remain available to our community alongside the full range of services The New School Libraries provide.
Transition Key Dates & Access Information
As below may change, we’ll post any updates here ASAP.
Through February 6
- Scores are being processed offsite and available for request through the Libraries catalog as they're updated in the system.
January 20 and Beyond
- The Reading Room is open in alignment with Arnhold Hall building hours.
- The book drop remains in the entry to Arnhold Hall. (Reminder: Please return items checked out from LibCabinets to LibCabinets.)
- ML and MT call numbers are on the shelves at the University Center Library and offsite.
- GV call numbers are available at the List Center Library as well as offsite.
- Requested items are available for pick up at UC or List Library locations.
- Performing Arts materials are on reserve at the UC (unless otherwise requested by faculty).
Will there still be library support for the College of Performing Arts?
The Libraries will continue to provide robust services for the College of Performing Arts students and faculty such as research support, access to specialized materials, course reserves, and help locating performing arts resources including scores, appropriate editions, or alternatives. Access remains available to:
- Online databases (sort by subject or type, e.g., "Scores"),
- Requesting materials from onsite, offsite or our partner libraries
- Research assistance via Ask Us (libhelp@newschool.edu),
- Librarian Live Chat,
- 1:1 appointments with Performing Arts Librarian & Associate Director, Research & Instructional Services, Greg Sigman (sigmang@newschool.edu)
More questions? Please don’t hesitate to Ask Us [libhelp@newschool.edu] for Libraries-related questions and the Performing Arts Deans (copadeans@newschool.edu) for College of Performing Arts questions.