Use Books to Get More Context
Books often provide historical context for their topic. This information is usually in the first few chapters, and can be helpful when you need to describe the background of your research topic.
Use Books for a Deep Dive Into Your Topic
Books go into much more detail than a single research article, and can make connections between different ideas. This can be helpful if you are trying to learn a lot about one specific idea or concept.
Use Books to Find More Sources
Some books include bibliographies and other lists of recommended reading, that can help you expand your own resource list. Also, our books are shelved in a way that puts similar books near each other. Find a book to get started, then browse the shelves nearby to find other related ideas.
Always remember to evaluate your sources!
Many books about music can be found on the 4th floor of the library. Browse the following sections to get started!
| Call Number Starts With: | Section Name | Look here to find |
|---|---|---|
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M |
Music |
Printed music (instrumental & vocal) Collections of music |
| ML | Literature on Music |
History and criticism of music, musical styles, & genres through time Biographies of composers & musicians Information about music printing, publishing & production Information about careers in music Connections between music and other subjects, including philosophy, psychology, religion, sociology, physics, and many others |
| MT | Music Instruction & Study |
Musical notations and systems for analyzing musical works Technical guides for composition, improvisation, conducting, and more Techniques for teaching & performing music |
There may be books in other sections, including our Reference section and the Destress Zone, that you'll find interesting. Use Mardigian Search to find more titles.
