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Music Resources

General resources for music majors

Music Majors Resources

Drake Library has multiple databases to assist you with your research. Databases are available by logging into OKWU Student Portal and selecting the "Apps" link. For a description of the databases visit the Drake Library Webpage and scroll to the bottom of the page. The primary databases are: 

  • A to Z for general information about countries. 
  • Credo Reference contains reference eBooks.
  • Encyclopedia Britannica for general information.
  • EBSCO is a package of multiple databases including articles and eBooks in the following databases:
    • Academic Search Complete
    • eBook Academic Collection 
    • eBook Collections (over 200,000 eBooks are available)

In-House Books

The Janice and Charles Drake Library has over 50,000 in-print books. Most books are available for a 30-day checkout. We can ship books to students and faculty upon request. The only cost is for return shipping.  Books include, but not limited to the following: 

Heritage of music 
Music matters : a philosophy of music education 
Listening to music Jay Zorn
Music, education, and multiculturalism : foundations and principles 
All you need to know about the music business 
Starmaker : How to make it in the music business 

 

To request a book to be sent to your address do the following: 

  • Look up item in the catalog
  • On the left side of the screen locate the link "Email this Item"
  • Send the link to circ@okwu.edu
  • Include your name, address, school email, and phone number
  • The book will be shipped to your address. The only fee is the cost to return the book.