Searching in the library
Use the MRU LibrarySearch on the library homepage - to find music resources such as books, articles, physic music, videos, and scores.
To find items on music, search the library catalogue using Advanced Search.
On the right-hand side, you can Refine your results by Resource Type. For music, you may want to search for Audio Visual, Scores, Audio, and Videos.
Books and scores
Books on Music can be found on Level 2 of the Riddell Library and Learning Centre (RLLC).
CLASS M - MUSIC
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Subclass M M5-1480 M1495-2199 M1999-2199 |
Instrumental music Vocal music Sacred vocal music |
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Subclass ML ML1-3930 ML159-3785 ML3795 ML3797-3799.5 |
Literature on music History and criticism Music as a profession. Vocational guidance Musical research |
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Subclass MT MT1-960
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Instruction and study Musical theater Music in the theater |
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IMSLP / Petrucci Music LibraryA community-built library of public domain sheet music. Extensive collection of original scores scanned to PDF.
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New York Philharmonic Digital ArchivesFind study scores and other performance resources.
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Canadian Music CentreCanadian sheet music available for loan, purchase or rent, plus streaming audio.
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MRU Guide to Copyright-Friendly Sheet MusicThe guide will provide links to materials that are either in the public domain, have Creative Commons licenses, or are licensed for educational (non-commercial) use.
You can search for books located in other libraries.
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Google BooksSearch the full text of millions of books online.
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University of Calgary LibrarySearch the books at the University of Calgary
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WorldCatCollection of libraries around the world in one place. Includes a wide variety of publication types (books, serials, etc.) and formats (print, electronic, microform, audiovisual).
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MRU Borrowing From Other LibrariesThis link will provide you with information about how to borrow books from other libraries through MRU. It contains information about The Alberta Library (TAL) and the Council of Prairie and Pacific University Libraries (COPPUL) cards, and also how to access interlibrary loan (ILL) services.
Open educational resources
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Sight-Reading for GuitarAuthor: Chelsea Green, The American University in Cairo
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