Use our online catalog, Bridge, to find books,
music scores, videos, CDs, LPs, and periodical titles owned by the three
St. Olaf Libraries, as well as Carleton's library. See below for tips
on searching for music materials and information on uniform
titles.
Web version of Bridge
You can also search other collections and
libraries:
St. Olaf Music Department's Performance Library Database
University of Minnesota Web version WorldCat (A union catalog of libraries around the world. Available for use on campus.) Other Library Catalogs
Tips
on Searching for Music Materials
- Begin with the text version of Bridge.
- Try keyword searching first (W) due to the nature
of music materials (multiple formats, generic titles, various languages,
prolific composers, etc.)
- Pick out the distinctive parts of the title, such as
op. 64 or K. 330, and combine that with the composer's last name:
Example:
Beethoven's 9th Symphony in D minor, op. 125
Actual search:
WORD : Beethoven 125
- You can limit by material type (compact discs, phonorecords,
scores, videos, books, etc.) by using the following commands:
L> Limit this search
M> Material type
- Examine your results to determine which item
you want, write down the entire call number, and note the format of
the item. If the item is a sound recording or music video, ask for
it at the circulation desk.
Uniform Titles
For a clear explanation of uniform titles in music,
consult Making
the Most of the Music Library: Using Uniform Titles, from the Indiana
University Music Library.