MUHI201 : Music History Survey I
Library sessions for MUHI201:
Searchpath, An Online Tutorial:
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This module covers how to search LUCIA, the Lawrence library catalog
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This module covers how to use article indexes to identify articles on a subject
Periodical Indexes:
- RILM Abstracts of Music Literature: the first source for finding scholarly articles in music periodicals
- The Music Index Online: indexes both scholarly and popular music related periodicals from 1979-2004
- The Music Index: in the Reference area, vol. 1-49 (1949-1997)
Links to Library Services and Information:
- Circulation: The Circulation desk is where you check out materials from the library. Remember to bring your Lawrence ID; you can't check out anything without it.
- Electronic reserves: Contain digital copies of course reserves, both text and audio, placed on reserve by the faculty. These may be viewed or listened to only on campus.
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Reserves:
A portal for locating both digital reserves and items on the shelves in the Reserve area next to the Circulation desk.
Other links of interest:
- Lawrentian Library Lingo: learn to speak Muddish in one hour
- Glossary of Library Terms: general definitions as well as information specific to the Lawrence library.
- Online Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary: with pronunciations.
- Reference Conference Request Form: you can use this to make an appointment to meet with a reference librarian.
- Virtual Library Tour: a list of important locations in the library with maps and pictures.
As always, if you have any questions be sure to ask a Reference Librarian.
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Definitions of terms and abbreviations:
Ref. = Reference collection, first floor
RRef.= Ready reference, shelves behind the reference desk
Periodicals = Current issues; Level A
Periodical Back Files = Level A
GovDoc = U.S. Government Documents, second floor
Reference Indexes = Alphabetically arranged at the end of the reference collection
Microform Area = Reading room east of the reference desk, near microform drawers
q. = Oversized books and performance size scores: interfiled in reference and scores; at end of classes in other collections
[CD] = Displays before the call number: a compact disc, first floor Media Center
[LP] = Displays before the call number: an LP, or long-playing recording, a 33 1/3 rpm, 12" vinyl disc, first floor, Media Center
[DVD] = Displays before the call number: a DVD, first floor, Media CenterTop