The Howard B. Waltz Music Library houses one of the largest and most important music research collections in the Mountain West.

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Your start-of-semester guide to the University Libraries

Jan. 16, 2024

The University Libraries has the spaces, resources and services you need to make the most of your spring 2024 semester.

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Finish strong with the University Libraries

Nov. 27, 2023

The University Libraries have everything you need to help you succeed through finals from study spaces, research help and tools to relax.

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Changes are coming to the Library Catalog

May 5, 2023

The University Libraries are making important changes to the Classic Catalog starting June 19. Read more for important timelines.

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Playing music publicly on campus? Copyright considerations you should know

May 3, 2023

CU Boulder pays annual fees to provide access to a number of music catalogs for users to search and ensure the song is covered under copyright policy.

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Rare music score identified in the University Libraries’ collection

May 2, 2023

A first edition of a rare, pedagogical music book by Giovanni Battista Martini was identified by music professor Robert Shay and now resides in Rare and Distinctive Collections.

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Student support guide for Spring 2023

Jan. 12, 2023

Access our collections and resources and get help through Ask a Librarian.

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Faculty support guide for Spring 2022 remote start

Jan. 5, 2022

Submit requests for digital versions of your course materials, access the Libraries’ services and collections, and see our hours and open locations.

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University Libraries to expand Gemmill and Music Library hours

Oct. 8, 2021

Starting Oct. 24, more library locations will be open on weeknights and Sundays.

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Which CU Boulder Library Are You?

Jan. 23, 2020

Did you know that the University Libraries have five locations across campus ? Each library comes with its own distinct personality, study spaces, collections, and service offerings. Best of all, you don’t need to be a specific major to use any of our campus libraries. Everyone is welcome! Which CU...

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CUATL Ep 7: Exploring the Folklore Music Map of the United States

Nov. 5, 2019

This episode of CU at the Libraries , “ Exploring the Folklore Music Map of the United States,” features a conversation between Map Library Cataloging Naomi Heiser and Professor Emeritus and former director of the American Music Research Center Thomas Riis at the University of Colorado Boulder. The transcript has...

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