Skip to Main Content
It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results.
Banner image for Mount Allison University Libraries and ArchivesBanner image link to Mount Allison UniversityMount Allison University Libraries and ArchivesImage Map
Hours | Libraries Home | Music Library | University Archives

Music Library: Home

Welcome to the Alfred Whitehead Music Library!

Novanet: Start your research here.

Quick search for books, ebooks, articles, scores, recordings & more

Looking for a specific musical work? 
Tip: Search using composer name and title words.  Example: mozart AND nozze (with AND in upper case).


Novanet Advanced Search


A new version of Novanet has just been launched!
Help: find search tips and a brief overview of what's new in the new Novanet:

Novanet Search Tips | Which Search Tool Should I Use?

You can search for recordings in Novanet. 


Can't find the recording you are looking for? Search directly in our main streaming platform, Naxos Music Library. If you are looking for physical media, Novanet searches our CDs and some but not all of our LP records. Still having trouble? Contact the Music Library for help!

Help: Which Search Tool Should I Use? | Novanet Search Tips

Looking for Mount Allison Department of Music recordings?

All Mount Allison concert recordings on CDs (since 2002) are searchable in Novanet. Earlier recordings on cassette tape and reel-to-reel tape can be searched using our concert recording index:

  • Mount Allison Concert Recordings
    An index to the music recorded since 1980 on audiocassette or compact disc of Department of Music concerts by faculty, guests, departmental ensembles, and students. Concert programs are included with each recording. Recordings are available in the Alfred Whitehead Music Library.

You can search for scores in Novanet. 

After running your search with the composer and title of a work, use the Resource Type filter on the left side and limit to "Scores". (You may have to expand the list of resource types by clicking Show More.

Can't find the score you are looking for? Check one of our digital scores services like the Classical Scores Library, IMSLP, or nkoda (contact the Music Library for access). Still having trouble? Contact the Music Library for help!

Help: Which Search Tool Should I Use? | Novanet Search Tips

New arrivals

Winter Term Hours

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (closed from 4–5 on Wednesdays for Collegium)
Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Requests for music library materials outside of open hours can be made using the library catalogue.

For all other inquiries, please contact musiclibrary@mta.ca

If you have a research question, please email us at musiclibrary@mta.ca, contact Gavin Goodwin, Creative Arts Librarian, or contact the Research Help Desk at infodesk@mta.ca. 

Phone:  506 364-2561

Email:  musiclibrary@mta.ca

Find us:  Lower floor, Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory of Music, 134 Main Street Sackville, New Brunswick


Find Information | Research Help | Services & Facilities | About the Libraries | Contact Us


Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives
49 York Street, Sackville NB, E4L 1C6 Canada
Hours | About the Libraries | Contact Us

Music Library | University Archives | Mount Allison University