Use our online catalog, Bridge, to
find books, music scores, videos, CDs, LPs, and periodical titles
owned by the three St. Olaf Libraries, as well as Carleton's library.
See below for tips on searching for music materials
and information on uniform titles.
Text version of Bridge
(on campus only)
Web version of Bridge
You can also search other collections and
libraries:
St. Olaf Music Department's Performance Library Database
University of Minnesota Web version WorldCat (A union catalog of libraries around the world. Available for use on campus.) Other Library Catalogs
Tips on Searching for Music
Materials
- Begin with the text version of Bridge.
- Try keyword searching first (W) due to
the nature of music materials (multiple formats, generic titles,
various languages, prolific composers, etc.)
- Pick out the distinctive parts of the title,
such as
op. 64 or K. 330, and combine that with the composer's last name:
Example:
Beethoven's 9th Symphony in D minor, op. 125
Actual search:
WORD : Beethoven 125
- You can limit by material type (compact discs,
phonorecords, scores, videos, books, etc.) by using the following
commands:
L> Limit this search
M> Material type
- Examine your results to determine which
item you want, write down the entire call number, and note the
format of the item. If the item is a sound recording or music
video, ask for it at the circulation desk.
Uniform Titles
For a clear explanation of uniform titles in
music, consult Making
the Most of the Music Library: Using Uniform Titles, from
the Indiana University Music Library.