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MUS 154: Age of Rock: Books @ ECC

This guide will help you find resources for Music Appreciation: Age of Rock and Roll course MUS 154 as a student at East Central College.

ECC Books about Rock and Roll

Below is a selection of the 75 print books focused on the Rock music genre. 

They are available at ECC Library and check out for 4 weeks.

Electronic Books Online about Rock and Roll

Below is a selection of the 135 online electronic books focused on the Rock music genre. 

ECC Books about Rock and Roll Artists

Biographies of Rock musicians are available for check out.  Over 50 in print, below is a few select titles.

Electronic Books Online about Rock and Roll Artists

Biographies of Rock musicians in electronic books online are listed here.

General collection

Books and documentaries that focus on Music are location in the General Collection in the "M" section.

"M" refers to the Library of Congress call numbers, a way to shelve materials in a library.

Search Archway

Find books, DVDS, and more at East Central College Library

Suggested Subject Headings

Below are examples of some useful subject headings for use in searching Archway and other library catalogs.

Alternative music

Alternative pop/rock music

Blues-rock music

Christian rock music

Folk-rock music

Grunge music

Heavy metal (Music)

Indie music

New wave music

Popular music

Punk rock music

Rock groups

Rock music

Rock music -- To 1961

Rock music -- 1971-1980

Rock music -- 1971-1970

   [follow through 2011-2020]

Rock music -- History and criticism

Rock musicians

Rock musicians -- Biography

Using LC Call Numbers

Call numbers are the "address" for the Library item.  Use the call number and the range signs (beige or blue) to assist in locating the item in the Library.