The books and eBooks below are organized by type of diversity and are meant to serve as a jumping-off point. For a more in-depth look at what is available in our catalog, check out the links under "Subject Search" and as always, feel free to reach out to us for help.
When searching subject headings for DEIA materials you may encounter a heading that is outdated or sometimes offensive. It is important to remember that Libraries are institutions and fostering change on the institutional level can be slow. We use Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) which were first published in 1898. Below are some general articles addressing this issue.
Conscientious Cataloging: Librarians work to advance equity in subject headings.
Evolution of a Subject Heading: The Story Continues.
Disability and Music Performance by 
Extraordinary Measures by 
The Oxford Handbook of Music and Disability Studies by 
Speaking for Ourselves: Conversations on Life, Music, and Autism by 
Identity and Diversity in New Music by 
The Oxford Handbook of Music Censorship by 
Rethinking Difference in Music Scholarship by 
Towards Gender Equality in the Music Industry: Education, Practice, and Strategies for Change by 
The Oxford Handbook of Music and Queerness by 
Queering the Pitch by 
The Singing Teacher's Guide to Transgender Voices by 
Black Classical Musicians and Composers, 1500-2000 by 
Latin American Classical Composers by 
Modernity's Ear: Listening to Race and Gender in World Music by 
A Guide to Piano Music by Women Composers by 
Women Composers of Classical Music by 
Women Music Educators in the United States by 
