Research Guides: Music: Articles &amp; Books

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Library Search

Search UMKC Libraries books, eBooks, media, and articles. You can also search for books and media at other University of Missouri System libraries.
Library Catalog

Find print books and media at UMKC and UM System Libraries
RILM Abstracts of Music Literature

Citations to articles and more. International scope.
JSTOR

Full articles from major research journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Coverage of most journals starts from the beginning and excludes the most recent three to five years. Also includes access to a broad range of archival collections of primary resources.
Music Index

Article citations.
Music Periodicals Database
Articles, 1996-present.
Oxford Music Online

Encyclopedias, including Grove Music.

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