Basic Reference Sources Supplement
In addition to Electronic Reference Sources, Encyclopedias and BiographicalDictionaries, the library has many other basic reference works, some of which you will find listed below. Always feel free to ask for help at the Reference Desk.
Indexes to Music Literature: Remember, RILM only began indexing music literature in 1969. The following sources will supplement your research.
- Doctoral Dissertations in Musicology. Access available through the library Web page or at http://www.music.indiana.edu/ddm
- Gerboth, Walter. An Index to Musical Festschriften. 1969. Ref. ML128.M8 G4
- Speaking of Music: Music Conferences, 1835-1966. 2004. Ref. ML128.M8 S68
Indexes to Modern Editions of music:
- Heyer, Anna Harriet. Historical Sets, Collected Editions, and Monuments of Music. 3d ed., 1980. Ref. ML113.H52 1980
- Hill, George. Collected Editions, Historical Series & Sets & Monuments of Music: aBibliography. 1997. Ref. ML113.H55 C6
- Index to Printed Music: Collections & Series (online subscription only)
Bibliographies of Music Composed Before 1900
- Pazdirek, Franz. Universal-Handbuch der Musikliterature. 1967. Ref. ML113.U6 (Lists music published in the 19th century)
- Repertoire international des sources musicales (RISM) 1960-- Ref. ML113.I6
(Divided into several series; lists of primary sources, manuscripts and 1st editions) RISM Series A/II:Music Manuscripts 1600-1800. (online, at library webpage)
Thematic Catalogs
- Brook, Barry S. Thematic Catalogues in Music. 2nd ed. 1997. Ref. ML113B86 1997
Special Subject Source
- Krummel, Donald W. Resources of American Music History. 1981. Ref. ML120.U5 R47 (Comprehensive index to primary source material in collections throughout the U.S.)