Directory of Music User Guides for Libraries

BIBLIOGRAPHIES AND PATHFINDERS

Background Music and Sound Effects / Laura Dankner. Loyola Music Library. 3/93.

Lists recordings arranged by subject or emotion expressed by the music (e.g. anger, animals, childhood, etc.). Entries include composer, call number and performing medium. Lists J. Goodenberger's Subject Guide to Classical Instrumental Music for additional suggestions.

Paper copies from Laura Dankner, Music Librarian, Loyola University Music Library, Box 8, 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118.

Christmas Music / Laura Dankner. Loyola Music Library. 11/94.

List of 87 scores and 57 recordings of music appropriate for the Christmas season. Entries include author, title, publication info., notes and contents if the work is a collection. Also provides a brief explanation of how to conduct a search for Christmas material on LUCI.

Paper copies from Laura Dankner, Music Librarian, Loyola University Music Library, Box 8, 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118.

Classical Choral Music and Oratorios / Laura Dankner. Loyola Music Library. 5/94. 4p.

Brief bibliography of reference works on choral music covering general encyclopedias, dictionaries, bibliographies, and reviews, as well as histories, analysis, books on choral arranging ,and education. Brief description of key magazine and newspaper indexes also included. Concludes with an explanation on conducting an on-line search for choral music using LUCI and tips on browsing the stacks.

Paper copies from Laura Dankner, Music Librarian, Loyola University Music Library, Box 8, 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118.

Dance: Music Library Guide / Phil Vandermeer. University of Maryland, College Park. 3/97. 9325 B.

A "very selective list of reference sources in dance research", arranged by type of material.

Available at http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/MUSIC/DANCE.HTM

Dance Reference Guide / Sylvia Curtis. Davidson Library, University of California--Santa Barbara, Arts Library. 4/94. 5,799 B.

Selective list of online and cd-rom electronic resources and printed reference works with which to begin research.

Available at http://www.library.yale.edu/~segglstn/mugdir/muguides/bibpth/ucsbdrg.txt  .  Paper copies from Sylvia Curtis, telephone (805) 893-8022; fax (805) 893-4676. E-mail to curtis@library.ucsb.edu

Ethnomusicology: Music Library Guide / Phil Vandermeer. University of Maryland, College Park. 6/96. 12107 B.

A "very selective guide to reference sources in world music and ethnomusicology research", arranged by type of material.

Available at http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/MUSIC/ETHNOMUS.HTM

Finding Biographical Information. Alan Green. The Ohio State University. 2/96.

Consists of a series of Web documents listing general biographical sources, as well as specific biographical sources for jazz, opera and singers, popular musicians, Russian/Soviet composers, American & 20th Century composers, women composers, and dancers and choreographers.

Available at http://www.lib.ohio-state.edu/OSU_profile/Music_Lib/bioinfo.html . Paper copies from Alan Green, OSU Music and Dance Library, 1813 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210.

Finding College and University Songs / Alan Green. The Ohio State University. 2/96.

A brief list of sources for college songs available at OSU.

Available at http://www.lib.ohio-state.edu/OSU_profile/Music_Lib/collegesongs.html Paper copies from Alan Green, OSU Music and Dance Library, 1813 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210.

Finding Directories of Individuals, Organizations and Institutions in Music and Dance / Alan Green. The Ohio State University. 2/96.

A listing of the most important directory sources in the fields.

Available at http://www.lib.ohio-state.edu/OSU_profile/Music_Lib/directories.html Paper copies from Alan Green, OSU Music and Dance Library, 1813 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210.

Finding Translations and Phonetic Readings of Vocal Music Texts / Alan Green. The Ohio State University. 2/96.

A select list of sources for translations, including both single- and multiple-composer sources.

Available at http://www.lib.ohio-state.edu/OSU_profile/Music_Lib/translations.html . Paper copies from Alan Green, OSU Music and Dance Library, 1813 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210.

Finding World Music Resources / Alan Green. The Ohio State University. 2/96.

Tips on finding various types of resources in the field of world music.

Available at http://www.lib.ohio-state.edu/OSU_profile/Music_Lib/worldmus.html Paper copies from Alan Green, OSU Music and Dance Library, 1813 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210.

How to Find Music Dissertations & Theses / Susan Bower. University of California--Santa Barbara, Arts Library. 4/92. 4,438 B.

Annotated bibliography of general and music-specific indexes and bibliographies.

Available at http://www.library.yale.edu/~segglstn/mugdir/muguides/bibpth/ucsbmdt.txt

Jazz and Blues: Music Library Guide / Phil Vandermeer. University of Maryland, College Park. 9/96. 9297 B.

A selective list of sources intended as a starting point for research into jazz and blues, arranged by type of material.

Available at http://www.lib.umd.ed u/UMCP/MUSIC/music.jazzblue.html

Music Bibliographic Guide / University of California--Santa Barbara, Arts Library. Rec'd. 2/96. 30,671 B.

Extensive annotated bibliography of selected "authoritative, up-to-date, English-language (if possible) reference tools in each of several representative categories. . . ." Categories include general bibliographies, periodical indexes, library catalogs, discographies, indexes to music in collections, dictionaries and encyclopedias, directories, how-to manuals, and miscellany.

Available at http://www.library.yale.edu/~segglstn/mugdir/muguides/bibpth/ucsbmbg.txt

Music History: Europe and the Americas: Music Library Guide / Phil Vandermeer. University of Maryland, College Park. 8/96. 2074 B.

A selective list of basic reference sources. Divided into six different WWW pages: one on general sources, and one on each of five chronological divisions.

Available at http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/ MUSIC/mushist.html

Music Reference / Laura Dankner. Loyola Music Library. 2/96. 2p.

This guide presents a series of twelve questions and answers designed to guide the beginner through the basic music reference materials. Questions include such topics as "how do I copyright a song?" and "where can I find a list of works by Beethoven?" Reference materials covered are encyclopedias, indexes, discographies, composer catalogs, and bibliographies. Concludes with a guide to using LUCI.

Paper copies from Laura Dankner, Music Librarian, Loyola University Music Library, Box 8, 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118.

Music - Selected References / Monica J. Burdex. California State University, Northridge. Fall 1995. 6 pages.

Bibliography of major printed reference sources in music and music literature and on-line services.

Paper copies from Monica J. Burdex, Performing Arts Librarian, Public Services/OLIB, California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8327. Telephone (818) 885-4679. E-mail to mburdex@dewey.csun.edu

Popular Music: Music Library Guide / Phil Vandermeer. University of Maryland, College Park. 8/96. 10171 B.

"A selection of reference tools which will facilitate your research into popular music and rock'n'roll."

Available at http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP /MUSIC/popmusic.html

Selected Music Education Resources Available Through UWIN / Deborah Pierce. University of Washington. 6/95. 1 p.

A brief listing of electronic sources relevant to music education.

Paper copies from Deborah Pierce, University of Washington, Music Listening Ctr., DN-10, Seattle, WA, 98105.

A Selection of Rare Books on Music / Phil Vandermeer. University of Maryland, College Park. 8/96. 10749 B.

A chronologically-arranged list of rare books on music held by the Music Library at UMD.

Available at http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP /MUSIC/rarebook.html

Song Indexes: A Classified Bibliography / Pauline S. Bayne. University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 2/8/96. 4 p.

Includes bibliographic citations, brief descriptions listing scope and number of entries, song types, points of access, and LC subject headings. Covers printed and online indexes.

Paper copies from Pauline S. Bayne, University of Tennessee, George F. DeVine Music Library, Knoxville, TN 37996-2600. E-mail to pbayne@utk.edu

Women in the Fine Arts / Carroll L. Botts. Fine Arts Library, The University of New Mexico. 8/30/95. 1 leaf.

Listing of reference sources and search strategies for locating material on women on-line and in card catalogue. Covers art, architecture, music and photography.

Paper copies from Carroll L. Botts, Reference Coordinator, UNM Fine Arts Library, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1501. Telephone (505) 277-2357. E-mail to cbotts@unm.edu

World Music Compact Discs: Music Library Guide / Phil Vandermeer. University of Maryland, College Park. 5/96. 28739 B.

This selective listing of CDs held by the Music Library at Maryland could serve as a useful collection development and asessment tool. Excludes Western art music and jazz. Arranged by geographic area.

Available at http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/MUSIC/WORLDMUS.HTM

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