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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I return Music Library items to Joyner?
Does the Music Library have a drop box for returning items?
How do I cite sources for music papers?
How do I find music materials in the library catalog?
How do I find School of Music Recordings?
What is the ECU Alma Mater, and who wrote it?

Can I return Music Library items to Joyner?

Yes! Music Library items may be returned to Joyner Library, and Joyner Library items may be returned to the Music Library.

Does the Music Library have a drop box for returning materials?

Yes!  The Music Library has a drop box located outside between Brewster and Fletcher.  You can return all materials, including media, to this bookdrop.  You can also return books and scores to any of the other two Joyner Library bookdrops: at the drive-up bookdrop located in the loop outside of Joyner Library, or in the wall directly across from the waterwell at Joyner Library.

How do I find music materials in the library catalog?

See the guide to Finding Music Materials in the Library Catalog. Guide being updated to reflect new catalog interface. 8/14/2009. Please contact library staff for assistance. (252-328-6250 ; musiclib@ecu.edu)

How do I find School of Music recordings?

See the guide to Finding Music Materials in the Library Catalog (School of Music recordings section).  Update 8/14/2009: guide being updated to reflect new catalog interface.   Be aware that the new catalog interface has several glitches making it difficult to find SoM recordings.  We are working to resolve these problems soon. Please see library staff for assistance locating SoM recordings.  (252-328-6250 ; musiclib@ecu.edu)

How do I cite sources for music papers?

Citation guides in the Music Library:
Turabian Ref LB2369.T8 1996
Chicago Ref Z253.U69 2003 (Also online, pirateid & password required.)
MLA Ref LB2369.G53 2003
APA Ref BF76.7 P83 2001

University Writing Center:
The University Writing Center offers instruction in basic writing skills and assistance with specific assignments at no charge to ECU students. Visit the Writing Center web site for more information, hours, and locations.

Other links:
Citing Sources, from Joyner Library (not music-specific)
Citing Music guide using Turabian style, from University of Western Ontario

What is the ECU Alma Mater, and who wrote it?

     The ECU Alma Mater is "Hail to Thy Name So Fair".  It first appeared in the 1940-41 ECTC Student Handbook where it was attributed to a student by the name of Harold A. McDougle ('44).  McDougle later became a part-time instructor in the Music Department at ECTC (1946-47) and a music teacher at Greenville High School (1947-48).  The lyrics to the second line of the song have changed from "Your joys we'll share" in the 1940-41 handbook to "Your joys we'll all share" in the present version.  Listen to the ECU Alma Mater. More information on other ECU songs.