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Music Research

Searching for Music Resources

The Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives (MLBSSA) provides access to millions of music materials. Use Library Search to find books, scores, sound recordings, and print journals and magazines. Use Finding Aids to discover archival materials like music marketing and promotional materials, rare  and unique music collections, an legacy audio formats and playback equipment.

In addition, you can use library databases to discovery and access journal and magazine articles, streaming audio and video, e-books, specialized music content, and music industry data.

Using Library Search

MLBSSA in Library Search

Sign In

Why Sign In?

  • See all access and request options.
  • Renew books and materials.
  • Create favorites lists.
  • Export citations to RefWorks or other citation managers.
  • View full search results (some databases only show results when you’re signed in).

My Account

Manage Library Account

Sign in to your library account to:

  • Renew items you have checked out or view current requests
  • View favorites.
  • View recent loans, and other details. Use the drop-down menu that appears next to your name once you have signed in.