This selective guide to research resources for music theatre and opera.
Use the discovery tool Omni to search most of Queen's resources simultaneously. Try the quick search guide or advanced Omni Search Tips for details. Omni enables direct borrowing using Get It from Ontario partner libraries and interlibrary loans is freely available for unlisted items.
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The Drowsy Chaperone, Dan School of Drama and Music, Queen's University, Fall 2019. Photo courtesy of Tim Fort.
Floorplan: Stauffer 2nd floor
Items are arranged according to the LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION scheme: Class M for Music and Books on music.
Generally, items are shelved alphabetically in author order within each subject class number. Class M (MUSIC) consists of 3 main sections:
Music study room 236 is on the 2nd floor of Stauffer Library. It includes a new Roland HP704 Digital Piano purchased by the library in November 2022. The digital piano includes Bluetooth connectivity, 3D ambience headphone functionality, and on-board tutorials. Music students take precedence with reserving the room, but it is open to anyone when not reserved.
Music students can also borrow AV equipment. The music cart includes a laptop with Windows 10, record turntable, Mini Amp headphone adapter, and 4 sets of headphones. The cart is available on 3-hour loan at the Information Services desk in Stauffer Library. Priority will be given to music students.
Browsing call numbers on shelves or online is another serendipitous strategy for locating more books on a topic or scores. Scroll to the bottom of the Omni record to do a Virtual Browse of other materials on the same shelf. Call numbers for topics in music theatre:
