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Women in Music

A guide to library resources on women composers, conductors, and performers.

Want materials (e.g., books, articles) that the library doesn't have? Use Interlibrary Loan!

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Once an account is made, books may be searched for and requested through LibrarySearch and WorldCat.

Please allow about 2 weeks for delivery of books and physical materials. An e-mail will be sent when print materials are ready for pick-up.

Most journal articles arrive in 24-48 hours and will be sent electronically.

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Finding Scholarly Articles About Women in Music

Journals

The UO Libraries subscribe to the following journals that specialize in research on women in music:


Databases for Articles and Dissertations

To find articles related to women in music in other scholarly and trade publications, try searching in some of the following databases.  Some of these provide full-text access to articles, while others provide only citation information and abstracts (summaries); you can use InterLibrary Loan (ILL) to request copies of articles that UO does not have.  See the "Articles" tab in the main Music Research Guide for additional database suggestions.

Music and Dance Librarian

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Ann Shaffer
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I currently work on campus on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and work remotely on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. I am available for in-person research consultations on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and for virtual consultations (via Zoom, Teams, or phone) on any weekday.
541-346-1850
Subjects: Dance, Music