When is the Listening Library open?
View our public listening hours here.
How do I arrange for a visit to the Listening Library?
To schedule a visit outside of our regular listening hours, email the head curator at ralstonlistening@sewanee.edu.
What kind of music does the Listening Library have?
While our LP and CD collections extensively represent the genre broadly defined as “classical,” we also have a growing LP collection of jazz, rock, blues, country, folk, and other non-classical recordings. We also have access to high-resolution streaming services such as Qobuz and TIDAL (played via Roon), increasing our ability to accommodate listener requests by millions of recordings across genres.
May I play my personal LPs and/or CDs on the Listening Library's system?
We are happy to play visitors' LPs or CDs. Note, however, that we cannot play 78 rpm records.
How is the Ralston Library funded?
The William Ralston Listening Library is primarily funded by individual donations. To make a tax-deductible gift, please click here. We are grateful to the friends and music lovers who help maintain the best listening experience possible for our students, faculty, and guests.
