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Music Library
University Libraries
1155 Union Circle #305190
Denton, TX 76203-5017
About Us
One of the largest and most significant music collections in the US, the Music Library supports study, research, and scholarship of the UNT community and beyond. Outstanding collections of books about music, music journals, printed music, sound recordings, and music-related electronic databases provide students, researchers, and performers opportunities to expand their understanding and use of music. Our special and digitized collections include unique research and sound materials across diverse genres, with special strengths in jazz, 17th—18th-century opera, radio, and historical sound recordings. Meanwhile, The Soundbox, our music maker space, offers a creative environment to explore and engage with the technology of music, from electronic instruments to digital audio production.
Our full-time staff and student assistants are available to provide access services and research assistance to patrons from UNT and the broader musical community. Circulating materials are stored both on and off site, and they can be borrowed at our Music Service Desk. We offer specialized instruction with general collections, Music Special Collections or The Soundbox and can either host classes in one of our learning spaces or join the class in their regularly scheduled location. We also welcome instructors to schedule a library tour/orientation session to introduce students to Music Library collections and spaces. To arrange an instruction session, a tour/orientation, or to request music reference assistance, please contact musicref@unt.edu. Additional general information can be found at Library Instruction and Tours.
Emerging as one of the Southwest’s earliest major music collections in 1941, the UNT Music Library was founded to enhance the curriculum and study of music for students for the burgeoning music program at (what was then) the North Texas State Teachers College. Learn more about our background in Donna Arnold’s “A Brief History of the University of North Texas Music Library.”
Donations
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Service Desk
The Music Library Service Desk, located on the 4th floor of Willis Library provides the following services:
- Check Out Music Materials
- Music Course Reserves
- Music Reference Services
- Returning Music Items
- Placing Items on Music Reserves
The Soundbox
The Soundbox (Room 422) is a space designed to provide access to technology and resources that facilitate music and audio production. A full list of services and resources is available in this guide. Email us at library.soundbox@unt.edu
Virtual Exhibits
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Hours - Next 7 Days
Service desks begin closing procedures 10 minutes before the building or posted hours. Hours are subject to change without notice. Always call ahead when traveling a long distance.
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Floor Guide
Lower Level
Public Spaces / Study Rooms
Selected Services (Not Comprehensive)
Departments

First Floor
Public Spaces / Study Rooms
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Student Computer Lab (Room: 130) Instruction Space
Service Desks
Selected Services (Not Comprehensive)
- Check Out Materials
- Computer Labs
- Course Reserves
- Interlibrary Loan Borrowing and Document Delivery
- Library Instruction
- Check Out Laptops
- Printing, Scanning, Photocopies
- Family Workstations
- Lactation & Prayer Room
- Self Checkout Machine
- Vending Machines
Departments

Second Floor
Public Spaces / Study Rooms
Service Desks
Selected Services (Not Comprehensive)
- Computer Labs
- Film & Gaming Equipment
- Media Gaming Stations
- Media Reference Services
- Media Transfer Services
- Services for Persons with Disabilities
- Printing, Scanning, Photocopies
- Reserving a Study Space
- Tutoring Services
Departments

Third Floor
Public Spaces / Study Rooms
Selected Services (Not Comprehensive)
- General Book Collection
Departments

Fourth Floor
Public Spaces / Study Rooms
Service Desks
Selected Services (Not Comprehensive)
- Check Out Materials
- Course Reserves
- Willis Library Lockers
- Printing, Scanning, Photocopies
- Special Collections: Research
- Special Collections: Classroom and Group Visits
- Technology & Computing Overview
- Family / Gender Neutral Restroom
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