The Visual and Performing Arts Library (VPAL)

The University Libraries’ new unit VPAL, short for The Visual and Performing Arts Library, is now open. It is located on the second floor of Cravens Library, where the Career Center used to be.

2nd Floor, Cravens Library
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11067
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-1067
(270) 745-2889

Materials Housed in VPAL

• Circulating books about Art, Music, Photography, Theatre, Dance, Fashion, Costume, Dress, Interior Design:

GT495 – 2350
GV1580 – 1799.4
M – MT  (all M)
N – NX (all N)
PN2000 – 3307
TR1 – 1050 (all TR)
TT1 – 985 (plus corresponding sound recordings)

• Non-circulating music scores (Hum Ref)
• Music CDs, LPs, Leisure DVDs, and VHS tapes (plus corresponding librettos)
• Reserves, including electronic reserves

Other Features of VPAL

• TOPCAT computers
• Lila Greene Listening Library
• Private booths for listening/viewing study
• Computer lab for library research instruction by library faculty
• Tables for group study

Check Out Policy

It's the same as it was when these materials were kept in Cravens Library

On-line Assistance

E-mail vpal@wku.edu

Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:45am – midnight
Saturday: 9am – midnight
Sunday: 1pm – midnight

Contact Information

E-mail: vpal@wku.edu
Phone: 745-2889
Fax: 270-745-2275 (DLPS office)

Who's Who in VPAL

	Therese D. (Terri) Baker Associate Professor, Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts Library Department of Library Public Services 2nd Floor, Cravens Library Phone: (270) 745-6119 FAX: (270) 745-5943 terri.baker@wku.edu
	Michael Franklin Media & Reserves Specialist 2nd Floor, Cravens Library (270) 745-6166 michael.franklin@wku.edu
	Brent Fisk Circulation & Information Assistant, Visual & Performing Arts Library 2nd Floor Cravens Library (270) 745-2889 Brent.fisk@wku.edu

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