Music Library
Collections
Books
The collection includes books on a wide range of musical topics: the history of music, biographies of musicians, music theory and composition, music education, and music therapy. A non-circulating reference collection includes bibliographic works on various composers and musical genre, catalogs of other libraries, and musical dictionaries and encyclopedias in a variety of languages.
The scores included in the collection include a wide variety of types of musical styles and genres. Along with editions of complete works of important composers, and historical sets, there are single publications intended for performance (including parts). Songs (classical and popular) included in cataloged anthologies are further indexed in the Song Index.
A wide range of musical styles is included in the recorded sound collections. Recordings are available in either vinyl disc or compact disc. All new recordings are in the compact disc format. However, one should consult both collections to locate recordings of a specific composition. There are also a number of music related videos which can be viewed in the library or checked out by qualified borrowers.
Periodicals and journals covering a wide variety of musical subjects are available in print, microform, and online. Here is a listing of Music Library's Current Periodicals. Indexes to musical periodicals are available in Music Reference.
Special Collections
- Sheet Music
A large collection of popular songs and printings of single classical works from 1900 until the 1950's. These works are cataloged by title and available through the Library Online Catalog. They do not circulate, and must be requested at the circulation desk. - Christina Carroll Collection
A collection of piano vocal scores of 19th and 20th century operas. These are cataloged and available and information is available through the Library Online Catalog. They do not circulate, and must be requested at the circulation desk. - Wayne King Collection
Included are recordings, band arrangements, and video tapes of the American band leader. This collection is non-circulating and may be used by ASU patrons only. - ASU Performance Tapes
Master tapes of School of Music performances by ASU graduate students, faculty, and large ensembles. These tapes do not circulate, but in-house listening is available. Copies are made on either tape or compact disc format for a nominal charge. The Index to Performance Tapes is available through the Libraries' Network.
The Music Library gratefully accepts gifts of all types of materials. For information on the general University Libraries' policy on gifts, see the policy on Book Donations available through the Library Network. In the case of vinyl recordings, the library will likely not add these materials to the collection. For more information on gift materials, or to arrange for a donation, please contact the Head of the Music Library.
Input from those who use the library regularly is very important to us. Suggestions for acquisitions may be made directly through the Library Network, or by contacting the Head of the Music Library.
