LibGuides: Library Databases and Periodicals Alternatives for 21-22: Music databases

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Several databases and periodical subscriptions are scheduled for cancellation during the 2021-22 school year.

Alternatives to these are listed on the relevant page tabs on this site!

For more in-depth alternatives, please contact the librarians directly!

Music databases

Database Cut: Music Online

Content: streaming audio from all genres of music

Alternative Search Paths: See below!

CD collection at Vogel and around the world (order through WorldCat), streaming services to which you already subscribe, YouTube, and offerings on official websites of musical organizations, such as Smithsonian Folkways

Database Cut: RILM

Content: scholarly articles, books, and conference proceedings

Alternative Search Paths: See below!

JSTOR, ProQuest Central, and Google Scholar for articles; WorldCat for books.

Music Research Guide

JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Multidisciplinary full-text academic journals, books, and primary sources (usually excludes the past 2-5 years).
Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
Search across disciplines and sources to locate articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions, from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities, and other web sites.
WorldCat This link opens in a new window
Search libraries around the world! Request items for free using the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) link.