Marvin Duchow Music Library, McGill University

Interested in publishing your music research, but don’t know where to start? Or do you have some experience with scholarly publishing, but need some guidance about how to make your work open access?

The Music Library is offering a workshop, “Where should I publish my music research?” which will take place online next Thursday, March 19, 12:30-1:25pm. For registration and details, follow this link: https://libraryrooms.mcgill.ca/event/4000422

Whether you already have something ready to be published or simply want to know more about the publishing options and the process, join us for the workshop!

We’re celebrating International Women’s Day by revisiting the Big List, an ongoing initiative that seeks to address gender inequality in music, through the recovery and promotion of works by women composers: https://donne-uk.org/the-big-list/

Explore additional multimedia resources on their website, including playlists, podcasts, and their “Getting to know...” video series.

For a multitude of resources for discovering the music of women composers, don’t forget to check out the Music Library’s Women Composers guide: https://mcgill.ca/x/oiC

The Music Library will be open throughout Reading Week according to the Library’s usual opening hours (see hours here: https://www.mcgill.ca/libraries/locations/music). However, please note there will be NO SERVICES Sunday, March 1, and Saturday, March 7.

Wishing you all a restorative Reading Week!☀️❄️

The streaming AV titles display has been updated and features newly released albums and compositions across many different genres. Scan the QR codes on the posters to access each work. You will even find new albums by the Schulich School of Music community! The display features former SSoM student Erin James’s album “Fantasy Vignettes,” available for streaming on Naxos Music Library, as well as SSoM alum Gentiane MG’s album “Les tornades meurent toujours,” available for streaming on Naxos Music Library Jazz. Congratulations, Erin and Gentiane!

You can visit the display during opening hours; it is located on the 4th floor of the Music Library near the AV Hub.

Discover the Library’s streaming resources: https://libraryguides.mcgill.ca/musicstreamingresources

Highlighting new acquisitions and releases in honour of Black History Month. To discover and browse more titles, click here: https://mcgill.ca/x/5qd

To learn about other important resources for research and study, you can also consult the Music Library's guide to BIPOC musicians https://libraryguides.mcgill.ca/BIPOCmusicians.

Get to know the Music Library’s physical collections! 📖🎼

Browsing the shelves can be a great way to find new repertoire or rediscover old favourites. 🎶 The Music Library has handy guides to the score collection, posted on the stairwell opposite the Service desk as well as along the stacks on the 3rd floor. For more information about finding books and scores by call number area, see this guide: https://mcgill.ca/x/5Sz.

On the 4th floor, the Music Library has a large collection of both catalogued and uncatalogued LPs: the catalogued LPs are filed by accession number, while the uncatalogued LPs are organized on the shelf by record label and number. There are listening carrels next to the LP stacks, so you can listen to the record right away! 🎶

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, stop by the Service desk on the 3rd floor during service hours and ask a staff member for assistance.

Happy browsing!✨

A splash of colour from the Marvin Duchow Music Library’s Audiovisual Archives!

Here’s a glimpse of some discs from the myriad audio formats held in our collections. Did you know discs come in many sizes, materials, groove configuration, playback speeds and direction, not to mention colours too?

Schulich School of Music of McGill University
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Discover our vast array of Music Library audiovisual equipment available to the McGill community!

Audio interfaces, computer equipment (including laptops and iPads), microphones and accessories, mixers, portable audio recorders, pre-amplifiers, video equipment, playback equipment, small equipment for on-the-spot borrowing, keyboards, music stands, etc... and even light therapy lamps!

Our trusty Guide (link below) provides a full list of audiovisual equipment available, information about how to place reservation requests, and details about borrowing policies. Reservations are required for most items and must be requested in advance using the Equipment reservation request form. A separate Guide to using Music Library equipment will help you decide which equipment is right for your borrowing needs.

https://libraryguides.mcgill.ca/musicavequipment

Discover our vast array of Music Library audiovisual equipment available to the McGill community!

Audio interfaces, computer equipment (including laptops and iPads), microphones and accessories, mixers, portable audio recorders, pre-amplifiers, video equipment, playback equipment, small equipment for on-the-spot borrowing, keyboards, music stands, etc... and even light therapy lamps!

Our trusty Guide (see link in bio) provides a full list of audiovisual equipment available, information about how to place reservation requests, and details about borrowing policies. Reservations are required for most items and must be requested in advance using the Equipment reservation request form. A separate Guide to using Music Library equipment will help you decide which equipment is right for your borrowing needs.

Happy New Year! ✨

While it might be cold and dreary outside at this time of year, the Music Library is a great place to stay connected and creative during the winter months. ❄️ There are different study areas throughout the Library: cozy spaces, open spaces, quiet spaces, talking spaces. Browse the new acquisitions shelves to discover some of the recent additions to our collections. And don’t forget that the Library lends out Happy Lights if you need a bit of boost to make it through the term. ☀️

Check out the Music Library’s services and hours this semester: https://www.mcgill.ca/libraries/locations/music.

❄️Happy holidays from the staff at the Music Library! We wish everyone a restful and restorative break. ⛄️

Here are the Music Library’s opening and service hours until the holiday break:
- Saturday and Sunday, December 20-21: CLOSED
- Monday, December 22: 9am-5pm
- Tuesday, December 23: 9am-5pm
- Wednesday, December 24: 9am-12pm

Please note that all locations across McGill Libraries will be closed at noon on December 24, 2025, and will reopen for the Winter 2026 term on Monday, January 5, 2026.

For our opening and service hours, consult the Music Library’s location page: https://www.mcgill.ca/libraries/locations/music.

Looking forward to seeing you back at the Library in 2026! ❄️

Exam period is under way! Find your perfect study space at the Music Library! Cozy spaces, open spaces, quiet spaces, talking spaces, find the right spot to finish your projects and study during this final stretch.