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This is part 1 of a 4-part series called "Tips from a Library Science Student." Check back each week in January for a new blog post, in which I take you through some of my top tips I’ve learned as a… read more

Welcome (back) from the Music Library! For those of you new to U of T, an especial welcome! We look forward to meeting you and helping you along in your academic journey. The Music Library is the largest music research library in Canada and part of the… read more

Welcome to the second part of my “top ten” list of ways I use the library. I hope you were inspired to explore the stacks since part one was published. This second part features many online resources – and there might be a bonus at the end!

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Give a man a book and he’ll read for a day. Teach a man to use the library, and he’ll read for the rest of his life!

As a Student Library Assistant, I spend enough time in the Music Library to consider it a home of… read more

Spring is (almost) upon us and with it comes a substantial update to the Music Library’s Guide to BIPOC Musicians and Related Literature! The guide was… read more

Starting January 9, 2023, you can request materials for pickup at the Music Library from our off-site shelving facility Downsview, as well as Robarts, Mississauga, and Scarborough.

A few words of wisdom about timing and priorities: 

Looking for a recording of that concert you performed in at the Faculty of Music last term? Look no further! The Music Library archives recordings and programs of concerts and other events by faculty members, student ensembles, and guest artists at the… read more

As you may have noticed, we are going through some changes. Don’t let the empty shelves concern you though; we are transferring older items that don’t get a lot of use to … read more

Have you been in a situation where a piece you would like to perform is only available as a rental? It may take a few extra steps to get the music, but the music can be ordered and delivered to you.  

Music that is still under copyright… read more

In September 2021, the Performance Collection is celebrating its 30th anniversary. You can read more about its history in Karen's article "… read more