Musicology
Collections related to the field of Musicology are located in both the Cultural Studies Divisional Library and the Central Library. This page provides further details on other relevant locations and subject-specific services.
Catalogues
The Göttingen University Catalogue (GUK) lists local holdings, including e-media and databases licensed for the campus, as well as a wide range of freely accessible or open access resources.
In GöDiscovery, you can find books, journals, databases and a wide range of journal articles – from the holdings of Göttingen State and University Library (SUB Göttingen) and the departmental libraries, as well as from external sources. By default, the search is limited to local holdings; the search scope can be expanded via the settings.
Books and music materials
Printed books and music materials
Literature pertaining to the field of Musicology, as well as music materials (complete editions, pocket scores, and other musical works), are freely accessible in the Cultural Studies Divisional Library (BBK), located on the 2nd floor of Wing A.
- In addition, the musicological holdings in the 'Non-European Cultural Studies' section on the 3rd floor should also be considered.
- Further freely accessible literature on this subject can be found on the ground floor of the Central Library.
- Books and music published up to 1900 are located in the Historical Building.
- Practical editions of books and music, stored in the closed stacks, can be ordered via the Göttingen University Catalogue (GUK) or GöDiscovery.
E-Books
Within the campus network, e-books can be searched for and accessed directly via the Göttingen University Catalogue (GUK) or GöDiscovery. In addition, e-books are available through subject-specific databases and interdisciplinary databases, such as the National License Collections of Monographs. University members can also access titles licensed for the campus from outside the campus network via eduVPN or Shibboleth.
Book not available?
If a book you are looking for is not available in Göttingen, you can request it via interlibrary loan or submit a purchase suggestion. Students who require a textbook for a course assignment also have the option to use the book acquisition programme for Göttingen University students.
Journals
Printed and electronic editions of subject-relevant journals can be found in the Göttingen University Catalogue (GUK) and in GöDiscovery. The Electronic Journals Library (EZB) provides a subject-based overview and uses a traffic light system to indicate availability and access levels. Titles licensed for the campus can also be accessed off-campus via eduVPN or Shibboleth.
Relevant print journals are freely accessible in the Cultural Studies Divisional Library (BBK) on the 3rd floor of Wing A. Additional titles and older volumes can be requested from the stacks.
Databases
Databases licensed for the campus are listed in the Göttingen University Catalogue (GUK) and in GöDiscovery. You can also access these databases through the Database Information System (DBIS), which offers an extended selection, including freely accessible resources. The databases are organised by subject area, with particularly recommended 'top databases' listed at the top of each subject page. Access to the databases is indicated by a traffic light system. University members can also access the available databases off-campus via eduVPN or Shibboleth.
Please also note musiconn, theinformation and service portal of the FID for Musicology, which provides a range of resources and services relevant to the field.
Subject-specific advice and tutorials
For specific enquiries regarding our collections, literature research, training requests, subject-specific guided tours, or acquisition requests, please contact the relevant subject librarian.
In addition, please note other courses and learning opportunities as well as the SUB's online tutorials.
Contact
Heinrich-Düker-Weg 14
37073 Göttingen