Music Research Guide 

These are the major resources available to help you in your research efforts. In general, you will use these to find information relevant to a particular topic. Using terms descriptive of your research topic, search the following for source material.

Library Catalog - (Find Books and other materials at Ingram Library)

Ingram Library's Online Catalog is where you go to search for material held within Ingram Library. Generally, this material will be books, but we also have videos, records, CD's, etc. You can also search for journal/periodical titles, BUT NOT FOR SPECIFIC JOURNAL ARTICLES.

Databases & GALILEO - (Find Articles, Books, Case Law, and other)

Find Resources by Subject Area. Most will help you find articles, books and other stuff that relate to your research topic! Other resources provide things like company information, statistics, word definitions, ...

Journal Locator - (Locate Electronic and Print Full-Text Journals)

Use this to help you LOCATE an electronic or print full text journal you have already decided is relevant to your research. Do NOT use this to IDENTIFY ARTICLES relevant to your research. USE Ingram Library's Databases TO IDENTIFY ARTICLES!

Help & Guides - (Learn how to find what you need)

Helpful information about: Accessing Library Resources; General Research and Resources; Class-Specific; Discipline/Subject Area Research; Citation and Style; Other...

Ask-a-Librarian - (Ask for More Help)

Ask a question and get reference assistance from one of Ingram Library's librarians.

Request Forms - (Request Articles and Books via Our Interlibrary Loan Service)

The ILL office borrows (for eligible users) research materials that are not owned by Ingram Library. The service is restricted to currently enrolled University of West Georgia students, faculty (both active and emeritus), and staff.

 Internet (for Various)

Government Documents (for Articles and Books)

Special Collections (for Articles, Books, Manuscripts)