UWM Libraries Research and Course Guides: Music Composition Resources: Library Basics

Welcome

Resources in the UWM Music Collection

UWM Libraries have the largest collection of music in Southeastern Wisconsin, including 60,000 LPs, nearly 16,000 CDs, 30,000 books about music, and 30,000 pieces of printed music, plus millions of streaming tracks in our online databases. The Music Collection is part of the Golda Meir Library: check the Libraries' website for the most up-to-date hours and policies.

We also have a full-time Music & Performing Arts Librarian to help you with your classwork and advanced research. You can set up a one-on-one research consultation, email the Music Librarian, or use our chat reference services. You can also phone the music librarian during business hours at (414)251-7510.

Essential Library Services

UW System Borrowing
Items from other UW libraries will appear in your Search@UW results. You can request items from other campuses, and they'll be on hold for you at Golda Meir Library within a few days.
Interlibrary Loan
Even if the UW system doesn't own an item, we can almost always get it for you. You can fill out a request for a book, article, chapter, score, etc. via Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad).
Ask a Librarian
Get quick help from a librarian via this link, or the Librarian box on this guide.
Research Consultations
Students and faculty can request a one-on-one or small group meeting with the Music and Performing Arts Librarian to talk about any aspect of the research process.