Library Services
West Chester University
25 West Rosedale Avenue
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610-430-4400
Fax: 610-738-0554
Email: refdesk@wcupa.edu
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The Presser Music Library collection includes:
- Scores (printed music), arranged by the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
- Sound and Video Recordings, arranged by a locally developed classification system.
- Discs (Analog Recordings 33 1/3.)
- Tapes (Cassettes)
- Compact Discs (Digital Recordings)
- Video Recordings (Cassettes and DVDs)
Our Services
- Reference
- Library Instruction
- Tours
- Listening Facilities (phonographs, compact disc players, and cassette recorders)
Access
- Scores, recordings, and reference materials are listed in the catalog and in the Music Library card catalog.
- Advanced Field Code Keyword Searching:
- Scores are listed by composer, distinctive title, and type of music.
- Sound recordings are listed by composer, distinctive title, type of music, performer(s), and manufacturer(s) names and numbers.
See also our Music Research Guide: http://subjectguides.wcupa.edu/music
Index to Art Songs and Arias in Anthologies
New Accessions Lists:
- New Accessions, 2008 -
- New Scores and Books, November 2007
- New Recordings and Media, February 2006
- New Scores and Books, September 2005
- New Recordings and Media, April 2005
- New Scores and Books, January 2005
- New Recordings List, October 2003
Circulation
- CDs, DVDs, & VHS tapes circulate for 3 days. Late fee: $1.00 per day.
- LP records circulate only to faculty and staff.
- Scores circulate for six weeks.
Emergency / Public Safety
