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The music collection is closely related to the curriculum of the Music division of the School of the Arts. All users are welcome.

Location & Hours | What is available? | How can I locate it? | Where can I listen?
Help | Borrowing | Course Reserve Materials

 

Location & Hours Mills Memorial Library 1st floor, east wing
The Music Area is accessible whenever the Library is open.

What is available?
In Music Area Outside the Music Area
  • books, scores, sheet music
  • music journals and magazines in paper format
  • CDs & records
  • music cassette tapes
  • spoken word cassette tapes: MILLS Bookstacks
  • music journals and magazines on microfilm: MILLS Periodicals, 3rd floor (Compact Shelving)
  • video cassettes and DVDs: MILLS, 1st floor
  • rare materials: Research Collections, MILLS, Lower Level

How can I locate it?
To find... Look in..
  • books about music
  • scores, sheet music
  • CDs, cassettes, records
To find... Look in..
  • pre-1986 records (ca. 15,000 items)
  • the Card Catalogue
    • Music Area, MILLS, 1st floor

Where can I listen? The Music Area has players for:
  • CDs
  • records
  • videos
  • cassettes
  • DVDs

Headphones

  • borrow at Circulation Desk (MILLS, 1st floor)
  • McMaster I.D. or other identification required

Who may use the facilities?

  • although these facilities are primarily for students, faculty and staff of McMaster University, members of the Hamilton community and visitors are welcome
  • course-related listening takes priority during high-use times

Help Research Help
  • face to face: Research Help Desk, MILLS, 2nd floor
  • via chat, email or phone: use our Need Help? Just Ask! service

Borrowing Help


Borrowing How do I borrow and renew? How long can I keep materials?

Course Reserve
Materials
How do I find out what’s on Reserve?
  • Go to the Library Home Page; on the left under Research Tools, click Course Reserves; choose MILLS RESERVE
  • You can search by course name (e.g., Music 1Y3) or instructor name (e.g., Smith, W.).
More about Reserve collection, loan periods and fines

Contact: library@mcmaster.ca
Last Reviewed: March 28, 2008
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