Music
A guide to resources for study and research in Music
Meet Your Librarian
Michael Duffy
Librarian:
Michael Duffy
Professor
Fine Arts Librarian
1051 Waldo Library
Pronouns: he/him/his
During the Fall and Spring semesters, I am generally available
most Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall Lobby or Ticket Office in Dalton Center and
most Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Student Lounge in Richmond Center.
I may be available at other times by appointment.
Professor
Fine Arts Librarian
1051 Waldo Library
Pronouns: he/him/his
During the Fall and Spring semesters, I am generally available
most Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall Lobby or Ticket Office in Dalton Center and
most Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Student Lounge in Richmond Center.
I may be available at other times by appointment.
(269) 387-5236
Website
Library Research Guides
Guide to Library Research in Music by
Explains the research process, offers instruction in searching techniques and library-based organizational systems, and introduces an array of electronic and print music resources.
Call Number: ML3797 .B29 2008 (Reference and General Stacks)ISBN: 9780810861480Publication Date: 2008-09-18
Music Library and Research Skills by Call Number: ML3797 .G68 2016 (Reference)ISBN: 9780190267940Publication Date: 2016-10-17
Music in Words by
A textbook and reference book "about the way we research music and write about it." Graduate student level.
Call Number: Electronic BookISBN: 9780195373721Publication Date: 2009-02-12
Writing about Music by
Another text on preparing written documents about music.
Call Number: ML3797 .W54 2009 (Reference)ISBN: 0136157785Publication Date: 2007-12-29
Library Search
Guides to the Field of Music
Music Research by
Clear, concise, and practical, the third edition of Music Research: A Handbook introduces students to the major print and electronic research tools available today. With a strong focus on the connection between music and writing, this comprehensive guide is ideal for use in both undergraduateand graduate music courses that require students to engage in library research or to write research papers.
Call Number: ML113 .S28 2020 (Reference)ISBN: 0190644508Publication Date: 2019-01-30
Sourcebook for Research in Music by Call Number: ML113 .S46 2015 (Reference)ISBN: 0253014484Publication Date: 2015-06-01
Music Reference and Research Materials by
Though dated, this "classic" guide to materials on music is still useful, particularly for older print sources. Lists and describes dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, discographies, histories, and many others.
Call Number: ML113 .D83 1997 (Reference and General Stacks)ISBN: 0028708210Publication Date: 1997-07-25
