How Do I Search for Recordings?
Find Audio & Video Recordings
Search the Library Catalog Browse CCMC Recordings Inventory
What information does the Dupré Library Catalog provide about the recordings?
- Titles of recordings (albums, records, CDs, DVDs, etc.)
- Titles of songs
- Names of musicians, bands, performers, composers, artists, recording studios, record labels, sound engineers, producers, publishers, festivals, concerts, other live performances, and more
- Place names (city, state, country) of recording studios, publishers and producers, live performances, festivals, and other concerts or events
- Record labels, catalog or issue numbers, and matrix numbers
- Subjects and keywords for styles and genres of music, dance, and other topics
- Subjects and keywords for musical instruments
- Notes and credits for instrument and vocal performances
- Language of vocals, lyrics, liner notes, etc.
- Information about the artwork, cover art, etc.
- Availability of liner notes and other accompanying materials
- Other credits
Are all of the recordings in the CCMC listed in the Dupré Library Catalog?
No. The extensive cataloging of the Cajun and Creole Music Collection is a work in progress. Most of the CDs, LP record albums, DVDs and VHS tapes owned by the CCMC are listed in the Dupré Library Catalog.
For the complete inventory of recordings in the collection, browse the recordings inventory or contact ccmc@louisiana.edu.
How do I search for recordings and music in the Dupré Library Catalog?
Author (Names): Search for the name of a performer, band, musician, singer, composer, artist, record label/company, etc. Author search examples:
- Allan, Johnnie
- Balfa Brothers
- Graeff, Benny
- Ida, Queen
- Lanor Records
Title: Search for the title of a song, recording, CD, album, video, etc. Title search examples:
- J'ai été au bal
- I went to the dance
Subject: Use subjects from the Library of Congress subject headings. View a list of examples of Library of Congress subject headings (PDF)used for CCMC recordings (LC Authorities) . Subject search examples:
- accordion
- ballads
- Cajun music
- Creoles Louisiana music
- fiddle tunes
- swamp pop music
- zydeco music
Keyword(s): Select or use the word or phrase option. Keyword/phrase examples:
- Buckwheat Zydeco [name]
- Cajun dancing [topic]
- Creole music [topic]
- I went to the dance [song title]
- J'ai été au bal [song title]
- Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band [name]
- Rounder Records [company or label name]
- sound recording [format or media type]
- triangle [instrument]
Location or Collection: Limit a search for recordings in a specific library location, collection, or shelving area:
- Cajun & Creole Music Collection = CCMC
- Cajun & Creole Music Collection-Archival Collection = CCMC-ARCH
- Traditional Music Collection-General = TRAD-MUSIC
Material (Media) Type or Item: Limit a search for specific media types and formats: 45rpm, 78rpm, LP, CD, DVD, etc.:
After I get the search results and select specific entries/titles, how do I view all of the information available for these?
The Dupré Library Catalog has multiple views or display options. A Full Catalog Record option is available.
Where are Louisiana and traditional music recordings located in Dupré Library?
Locations and abbreviations listed in the Dupré Library Catalog:
- Cajun & Creole Music Collection = CCMC – 3rd Floor
- Cajun & Creole Music Collection-Archival = CCMC-ARCH – 3rd Floor
- Traditional Music Collection-General = TRAD-MUSIC – 3rd Floor
- Louisiana Room = LA-ROOM – 3rd Floor
- Circulation Desk [CDs, DVDs & audiocassettes only] = CIRC – 1st Floor
