Why Use Books?
Books are a great resource to use when searching for general information on a topic. They are useful for understanding a topic in its context and provide summaries of existing research as well as offer a historical perspective.
Books are best found using the Search feature in our Library Catalogue.
Library Catalogue
Scholarly books are a great resource - watch this video to learn how to recognize one. (2:29)
This video explains how to enter keywords into the catalogue to find books on a particular topic. (1:13)
This video shows you how to search by book title using the library catalogue. (0:47)
Relevant Call Numbers
Our books are arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification system. When looking for books on Music Therapy it is a good idea to start with Class M: Music.
Subclasses that may be of interest to you include:
ML 3797-3799.5: Musical research
ML 3800-3923: Philosophical and societal aspects of music / Physiological aspects of music
ML 3919-3920: Therapeutic use of music
Supervision of Music Therapy by Call Number: ML 3920. S93 2009
Rhythm, Music, and the Brain by Call Number: ML 3800. T44 2005
Music Therapy and Neurological Rehabilitation by Call Number: ML 3920. M89763 2005
