Use reference sources for

• background information
• broad overviews and summaries
• keywords or bibliographies to expand your search

Even if the books are older, they may contain some good information to start your research.

Reference books cannot be checked out from the library but may be photocopied.

Sample searches

• "Women rock musicians"
• "Rock music social aspects"

Use the Library Catalog to search for other titles in the LPC collections.

Films on Demand

Music Online (Note: Not always the original artist's version)

• Smithsonian Global Sound For Libraries
• Popular Music Library
• Jazz Music Library

Academic Search Complete

MasterFILE Premier

GenderWatch

Business Source Premier

Sample searches:

• techno music
  
• rap music--social aspects
  
• tribute bands