Welcome to the Music Research Guide!

Here you can find resources to help you learn a song, teach a class, write a research paper, and navigate around the library.

Have questions? Just ask one of your friendly reference librarians!

Phone: (570) 662-4671

Email: libref@mansfield.edu

AIM: NorthHallLibrary

FAQ: http://lib.mansfield.edu/howdoi.cfm

MU Music Department web page: http://music.mansfield.edu/

Did you know that you can listen to records, cassette tapes, and CDs right here in the library? Just check out a key to one of our listening/viewing rooms!

Scores and CDs are located in the Music Library on the 1st floor South. Cassettes and Records (called "phonodiscs" in PILOT) are located in the closed stacks--ask for them at the Information Desk on 2nd floor North (you can still check them out!).

There are a few different ways to use PILOT to find scores and sound recordings located in our Library:

• Guided Search
  1. Click on “Search Limits”  at the bottom right
  2. Limit the Item Type to “Musical Recording” or “Music Score” 
  3. Click on "Set Limits" at the bottom of the page
  4. Perform your search (remember not to type "and" in the Guided Search)
• Basic Search
  1. Under “Search by” select “Keyword Boolean Search”
  2. Set Single Limit to “Musical Score”, “Sound Recording”, or "Music CD"
  3. Combine keywords with the word “and”
               For example: Mozart and concertos and horn 
     • Select your two or three keywords from among the following information:
       • Composer
       • Title or portion of title
       • Instrument(s)
       • Distinctive number(s) (opus or thematic index numbers)
       • Performer(s)
       • Key

To obtain a dissertation, you can try to borrow it through ILL, but be aware that most institutions do not lend dissertations, or they charge for lending. It is also possible to purchase copies of most dissertations.

If you don't find an appropriate dissertation citation, go to the Information Desk. Any of the librarians can help you do a special database search for dissertations.

See also our Dissertations & Theses page.

What is a Uniform Title? Why does it matter?

Almost all scores and sound recordings (CDs, cassettes, and records) in the library have Uniform Titles. Uniform Titles help organize music materials, so that the many versions of one work are brought together under one heading in the online catalog. Understanding Uniform Titles can help you search more efficiently for scores and sound recordings.

For additional help on Uniform Titles, see Making the Most of the Music Library: Using Uniform Titles from the Cook Music Library at Indiana University. This site provides detailed information about uniform titles and a great tutorial which assists users in understanding and creating uniform titles.

Did you know that when you're on campus Google Scholar will tell you whether Mansfield has access to an article you've found? Try it! And don't forget about the Advanced Scholar Search! 

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Listening assignments for some music classes are available online. Electronic Audio Reserves (EAR) are available to all Mansfield University students, faculty, and staff.

Note: Your computer must have a sound card, headphones or speakers, and Adobe Flash Version 7 or higher.