Specialized Resources for Music Education
This workshop for music education students will explore search strategies and resources useful for research into the teaching and learning of music. Resources discussed will include research databases ERIC and APA PsycINFO, as well as resources from the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) website.
In-person session
Wednesday, October 12
4:00-4:50 p.m.
Bracken Library EMM Meeting Room 2
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Online session
Thursday, October 20
4:00-4:50 p.m.
Online via Zoom
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Tips and Tricks for Music Students
Take your search strategies to the next level with these tips and tricks. We will explore bibliographies, discographies, journal browse, Library of Congress Subject Headings, WorldCat, Google Scholar, and Ball State University Libraries' newest resource, LibKey Nomad.
In-person session
Thursday, October 13
4:00-4:50 p.m.
Bracken Library EMM Meeting Room 1
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Online session
Tuesday, October 18
4:00-4:50 p.m.
Online via Zoom
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Specialized Resources for Contemporary Music Composition
Contemporary music composition poses different challenges to researchers than most Western classical music. Those interested in new music must make use of non-traditional sources like composers' websites, program notes, discographies, news articles, and various community-sourced databases. This workshop will provide researchers with strategies to locate information about contemporary composers and compositions.
In-person session
Thursday, November 10
4:00-4:50 p.m.
Bracken Library EMM Meeting Room 1
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Online session
Tuesday, November 15
4:00-4:50 p.m.
Online via Zoom
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