OneSearch is Ball State Libraries' integrated discovery tool for books, scores, articles, recordings, and other library materials. It also indexes selected trustworthy online resources and incorporates subscription databases such as Academic Search Complete. On the Libraries' home page, you will see a simple search box:
After searching for your topic, you may find more resources than you need. You can narrow your results by using the filters listed to the left of the search results. For both physical and online books owned by Ball State University Libraries, check "Library Catalog." For physical books, the location (Music Collection) and call number (beginning with "M") indicate the books' location in Bracken Library. To specify online books (ebooks) only, check "eBook Full Text Online." Some eBooks require log in with Ball State University authentication to view the book. |
More information on OneSearch can be found at the research guide here: https://bsu.libguides.com/onesearch.
The Music Collection at University Libraries uses Library of Congress Classification, or LCC, for organizing books and scores on the shelves. This system, maintained by the national library of the United States and utilized by libraries across the country and around the world, groups together items on similar subjects. Each item is then assigned a unique call number which combines alphabetical and numerical characters. These features are designed to make browsing library collections easier for users and librarians alike. Tip: Enter the first part of a call number into OneSearch to see all items in a given section.
Call Numbers for Music Education:
MT 1 Instruction and study. General works
MT 9 - 15 Printed pedagogical aids
MT 17 Music in special education
MT 18 Music in colleges and universities
MT 20 - 34 Systems and methods
MT 22 Jaques-Dalcroze
MT 23 Kodály
MT 26 Orff
MT 87 Community music
MT 170 - 810 Instrumental techniques
MT 170 General works
MT 179 - 258 Keyboard instruments
MT 259 - 338 Stringed instruments. Bowed stringed instruments
MT 339 - 533 Wind instruments
MT 655 - 725 Percussion and other instruments
MT 728 - 736 Ensembles
MT 740 - 810 Instrumental techniques for children
MT 820 - 915 Singing and vocal technique
MT 820 General works
MT 821 Physiology and care of the voice
MT 855 - 884 Specific techniques
MT 892 Interpretation, phrasing, expression, etc.
MT 898 - 915 Vocal techniques for children
MT 918 - 948 School music
University Libraries also uses Library of Congress Subject Headings, or LCSH, to facilitate subject searching of its online records. This integrated and multilayered system of tagging establishes a controlled vocabulary whereby users can search the catalog with agreed upon terminology. The easiest way to run a subject search is to find an item with your subject and then click the red hyperlink under Details to see other works with this same subject. You can also set the search field to Subject Terms and enter approved subject headings manually.
Subject Headings for Music Education:
Music -- Instruction and Study
Music -- Psychological Aspects
School Music -- Instruction and Study
Singing -- Instruction and Study
[instrument] -- Instruction and Study
[instrument] -- Methods
Most books on music education are classified under the subclass MT, "Music -- Instruction and study." MT books are shelved in ranges 31 through 33 unless oversized or in the Music Reference area. The recommended books below are sorted by their call numbers. Hover over the info icon to see a description of the book.
Users are encouraged to search for items beyond University Libraries' catalog via RILM Abstracts of Music Literature and WorldCat. Materials not available in print or online may be requested through Interlibrary Loan. Please allow up to seven days for electronic delivery and up to fourteen days for delivery of physical items.