Reference books cannot be checked out. Most but not all reference books include REF on the call number.

Example Call Numbers

Mus. Lib. ML 128 .B7 F3 1990 REF

REF. ML 128 .C15 R53 2003

Reference Scores cannot be checked out. Most (but not all) call numbers for reference scores begin with 03. There are also a few scores in the general collection that begin with 03 so be sure to check the location in the catalog.

Example Call Number:

03 .J195 A02 v.1

Books about music are organized by Subject and have call numbers that begin with letters.

Example Call Number:

ML 82 .O27 2002

Scores are organized by instrument/ensemble type and their call numbers begin with numbers.

Example Call Number:

52.05 .B813 Q816

Miniature scores have call numbers beginning with m.s., but otherwise follow the same format as regular scores. Unlike reference scores, mini scores can be checked out.

Example Call Number: 

m.s. 51 .M939 Q2033

Three different physical recording formats are available for checkout through the music library. These are: Vinyl Records, CDs, & DVDs. If you need to check out one of these items, please ask a staff member for help.

Example Call Numbers: 

CD: CD-10564

DVD: MDVD-141

Vinyl: 9956-LP