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These databases can be used by students and faculty in any subject area. They contain information on a wide variety of topics! Hover your cursor over the links below for more information.
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The library offers access to a variety of eBook platforms, each providing a wide range of digital titles across different subjects and formats. Hover your cursor over the links below for more information.
The library provides access to several streaming platforms that offer educational videos, documentaries, films, and more. Hover your cursor over the links below for more information.
Use these library databases to find full-text articles from scholarly journals.
Credo Reference is a collection of reference eBooks like encyclopedias and dictionaries.
If you are undecided about your topic, use the link below to browse a list of "Music Topics in Credo Reference."
Search on words related to your interests, i.e. guitar, to learn more.
Oxford Music Online includes Grove Music Online, The Oxford Dictionary of Music, and The Oxford Companion to Music.
Use broad search terms to find relevant eBooks on your topic.
Examples of broad search terms.
piano
Beethoven
Use quotes to tell the search engine the words belong together
"John Coltrane"
"music therapy"
Music books are located in the M section on the second floor of Thigpen Library.
Go to the ML 102 section for encyclopedias on jazz, gospel, opera, popular music, and music genres. In ML 105 you will find encyclopedias on composers and musicians.
The print edition of New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (29 vols) is located at ML 100 .N48 2001.
Search the catalog to discover more resources on the shelves or ask for assistance.
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