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The books are shelved using the Library of Congress classification system. The classification for music is M.
Call Numbers to Locate Music Resources
| M | Music (Scores) |
| ML | Literature on music |
| MT | Instruction and study |
Books with call numbers beginning with M are shelved on the 3rd floor of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library. Music books are also located at the Ireland Library.
Browsing this section may lead to the discovery of valuable material not listed in this guide or your LibrarySearch results.
Provides scholarly coverage of modern popular music worldwide, from the early 20th century to the present day. Explore the historical origins and cultural impact of popular music from almost every country in the world and discover more about influential artists and albums, local music scenes, and subcultures. Learn about musical form, instruments, and the workings of the music industry and research the social, political, and economic context of different musical genres.
The resource includes access to:
• The 14-volume Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World
• 120 book series, providing in-depth analysis of influential albums
Large collection of ebooks on all subjects. Some books are downloadable.
Large collection of ebooks on all subjects. Please note that some books are limited to a single user at a time. Others allow unlimited simultaneous users.
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