Use the following bibliographies to identify other resources in music that may be in the UCF Libraries' collections.
Music Library and Research Skills
Main Library ARC General Collection ML 3797 .G68 2009
Nice guide to music research, giving background information and explanations; includes everyday examples to illustrate topics and techniques.
★ Music Reference and Research Materials: An Annotated Bibliography, 5th ed.
Main Library Reference ML 113 .D83 1997
"Duckles," as this title is popularly known, provides descriptions of more than 3,000 dictionaries, discographies, and other print and electronic resources. Although dated, it remains the definitive bibliography in the field.
http://sites.lib.byu.edu/musref/
A site devoted to music and dance bibliography and reference, maintained by Brigham Young University. The site consists of five main features: an online bibliography of music and dance bibliographies and reference sources (both print and online); a blog devoted to music and dance bibliography and reference; basic introductions to reference tools intended to help students understand how reference sources can guide them to appropriate research materials; links to unpublished bibliographies; and a corresponding Facebook page designed as a forum for interested librarians, scholars, and students. Currently the bibliography section includes more than 7,300 titles (both print and online), approximately 1,800 of which are annotated with critiques on use, coverage, organization, and pros and cons.
Music Research: A Handbook, 2d ed.
Main Library Reference ML 113 .S28 2009
Sometimes referred to as "Sampsel," the author's name. "...introduces students to the major print and electronic research tools available today. With a strong focus on the connection between music and writing, this comprehensive guide is ideal for use in both undergraduate and graduate music courses that require students to engage in library research or to write research papers. [This book] features rich pedagogy (evaluation checklists, guidelines for theses, appendices on major documentation styles, Library of Congress subject headings/call numbers, annotated bibliographies, and more); expanded overview of the research process and various methodologies; updated chapter on online music content and more integrated coverage of Internet resources; updated companion website (www.oup.com/us/musresearch) containing related links, updates to bibliographies and readings, research tools listed by composer, and lists of core music journals and major professional music associations."
Reader's Guide to Music History, Theory, Criticism
Main Library Reference ML 160 .R42 1999
Contains approximately 500 essays on a wide range of music topics, referencing some of the most important book publications on each topic.
Sourcebook for Research in Music, 2d ed.
Main Library ARC General Collection ML 113 .C68 2005
Emphasizes English-language and recent sources, and also includes essential materials in other languages. Seven bibliographical chapters cover lists of sources as well as collective annotations that introduce and identify specific items. A good complement to Duckles' Music Reference and Research Materials (above).