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INDEXES
In addition to online resources, a thorough search requires the use of non-computerized indexes. Music Index (ML 118.M84) is the most important; it spans 1949-current, making it the longest-running index. Although RILM Abstracts and Music Index cover many of the same titles from 1969 to the present, there are titles only indexed in one or the other. A thorough search requires the use of both. Music Index is located in the Reference Section of the Music Library, at the end of the shelving. Once a citation is found, check the front of each volume for the relevant index abbreviation. Then, as with all citations, check Magic to see if MSU owns the source. Music Index may seem tedious to use at first but it is of high quality and should not be ignored. Searching goes quickly and allows you to find material you might not even know was of interest, because it can be browsed by your mind, not by the computer. Music Article Guide (ML 111.A1 M8) spans 1967-1996 and was devoted solely to music education topics, particularly practical applications. It covered some material none of the other journals included, and should be used if a historical overview is required. It is shelved with indexes in the Journal Room and is available only in paper. All indexes, whether paper or on-line, use their own search terms. Known authors or titles are easily searched; topics are according to the database's own keyword strategy. Also remember that Magic cannot be searched by author/title of an article; search the "Source" or bibliographic citation to ascertain whether the item is owned by MSU.SUBJECT HEADINGS IN MAGIC The basic subject heading for MSU materials in music education is "Music-Instruction and study". Used as a Library of Congress subject search, this will lead to nearly 1,000 entries, as well as providing a number of alternate, more specific headings. Such other possibilities include "Instrumental music-Instruction and study", specific instruments (Piano-Instruction and study); vocal methods (Singing-Instruction and study) A subject heading search will usually yield better information than a keyword search; if you find something by keyword, or by author or title, then search the subject heading given in the Magic record for similar materials. CALL NUMBERS Most material on the theory and history of music education is under the call number MT1. Books on the history of music theory are under MT6; music in special education is under MT17. Methods and technical studies for instruments range from MT180-MT810; vocal methods and study are under MT820-948. Periodicals are under a variety of numbers; check by title or by subject heading "Music-Instruction and study-Periodicals". Some general education materials begin with "L". M,ML,MT call numbers are in Fine Arts (4West); L call numbers are in 4East. There is no direct connection between 4East and 4West; you must use the first floor or basement levels. Page Coordinator: Mary Black blackma@msu.edu This URL: http://guides.lib.msu.edu/page_print.phtml?page_id=657 |