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Finding Books in the BGSU Libraries Catalog

When looking for books in the BGSU Libraries Catalog, use the following subject terms:

Rock music
Punk rock music
Heavy Metal (Music)
Popular Music
Individual Musician's Names (last name, first name)

Finding Recordings in the BGSU Libraries Catalog

When looking for recordings in the BGSU Libraries Catalog, use the following searches:

Name of performer (last name, first name) or group
Album title
Song title

Note: Many albums have excellent historical and biographical notes, and lyrics are frequently included on containers or inner liners.

Rolling Stone (http://www.rollingstone.com) - The official website for Rolling Stone magazine. Deals with music business and the popular music industry.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (http://www.rockhall.com) - The official website for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The History of Rock 'n Roll (http://www.history-of-rock.com) - The historical and cultural aspects of rock and roll music.

Billboard (http://www.billboard.com) - Chart information and other resources from Billboard Magazine.

Spin (http://www.spin.com) - The official homepage of Spin Magazine.

Q Magazine (http://www.q4music.com) - The official website of British popular music magazine Q.

MTV (http://www.mtv.com) - The official website for the music television station MTV.

VH1 (http://www.vh1.com) - The official website for the music television station VH1.

NME (http://www.nme.com/) - British music news

Pitchfork (http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/page/home) - U.S. music news and reviews

CMJ (http://www.cmj.com/) - College music charts and reviews

UCLA Digital Archive of American Popular Music  (http://digital.library.ucla.edu/apam/) - Archive of popular sheet music

1960s British Rock and Pop Music Chronology

The Center for Popular Music Research (Middle Tennessee State University)

If you need personal help, please call (419-372-2307), e-mail (mlsra@bgsu.edu), or click on "Ask a Librarian" below to chat.

The Music Library and Sound Recordings Archives are located on the third floor of Jerome Library. Check our hours on the University Libraries' site.

This guide was created by Morgan Rich, former Music Library Student and Circulation Supervisor.