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Reading Room

The Music Library collections and services are available in the Reading Room on the 2nd floor of Deering Library.

Reading Room

Visit the Music Library's Reading Room for the following services and equipment:

Access the Music Library's score collection, bound and current periodicals and reference collection. Learn more about locating materials.
Use 3 PC workstations, 2 Mac workstations with music software, and online catalog terminals.
Visit the reference desk for expert help locating materials. See hours page.

Technology

In addition to study space and research materials, the Music Library provides a workplace for beginning to mid-level music technology projects. Computers in the reading room and in B182 of University Library contain an array of software for sequencing, digital audio, notation, computer-aided-instruction and multimedia production.

To see a list of software currently available, or learn how to begin using the notation, sequencing, recording and scanning software, please consult the Music Research Guide.

For questions or help in using the music technology software, contact the Music Library at musiclibrary@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3434.