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Music Research Guide

A guide for music resources.

Search the library's catalog for books, videos and articles

Browse the library's print books on musical topics

If you want to browse the print collection, go to the basement and find the number on the book's spine that matches the topic you want to browse.

The Dewey Decimal call numbers for music books are:

  • 780: Music
  • 781: General principles & musical forms
  • 782-783: Vocal Music
  • 784-785: Insturnents & Instrumental ensembles
  • Keyboard & other instruments
  • Stringed instruments
  • Wind instruments

For assistance locating a book, please ask for help at the front desk.