Welcome to the Music & Performing Arts Library (MPAL) guide for MUS 313: The History of Music I. This guide is meant to get you started - it includes tips to help you navigate Library resources and covers some of the basic methods and tools of research, but is not intended to be an exhaustive research guide for medieval and renaissance music.

Use the tabs to the left to navigate the guide and see what resources are available to you at MPAL. Notice that some of the pages have sub-pages that will expand when you click on them.

• If you are just starting a research project, we recommend checking out the first two tabs - Starting Your Research and Finding Background Information
• Finding Books, Scores & Recordings and the pages beneath it has information to help you search the library catalog effectively and find the materials you need in the physical library
• Be sure to check out Catalog Tips for MUS 313 for specific search recommendations for your class
• Check out Finding Journal Articles for help searching for scholarly articles in library databases

If your instructor has placed any materials on course reserve for your class - meaning they are on hold for anyone in your class to consult while in the Library - you can browse them using the Course Reserves at MPAL link below!

If you have any questions about research or using the Library, you can get help in-person at the service desk or remotely via chat or email. You can also use the buttons bellow to schedule an appointment or research consultation with one of MPAL's librarians to meet one-on-one and discuss your research. 

Besides scheduling research consultations with MPAL's librarians, there are many other guides and services available at UIUC to help you succeed in your classes. We've compiled several recommended resources to support you in your research and writing.