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This library is closed until further notice. If you need books or other physical materials from this library, please search for the item in Libraries search. Sign in and place a “Get It” request and you can pick up items at one of our four open buildings — Wilson, Walter, Health Sciences, and Magrath libraries — or have them delivered to your office or residence hall.

Getting started with music research guide

Getting started with music research but don't know what resources to use? Try the ones listed here.

Music citation guide (Chicago style)

This guide provides templates and examples of real citations for footnotes and bibliography entries formatted in Chicago style. Divided into tabs by type of source, this music citation guide will walk you through the process of citing books, scores, recordings, liner notes, journal articles, and more.

Finding music materials

Locating music materials like scores and recordings in the Libraries catalog and on the shelf can seem confusing, but this guide is here to walk you through each step of the process.

Music-related databases guide

Explore music-related databases that will help you to access articles, dissertations, books, scores, recordings, and more.

Instrument and voice guides

Get started with searching for repertoire for and scholarship about your instrument or voice type. These guides will point you toward relevant call number ranges, databases, and other helpful resources for finding and accessing performing materials.

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