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Acknowledgement of Problematic Subject Headings
Red Deer Polytechnic Library recognizes that our catalogue and resource descriptions contain language that reflects the biases, norms, and perspectives of the time in which they were created. In particular, for resources about persons and groups, this language is often outdated and harmful. These descriptions also incorporate controlled vocabularies, such as the Library of Congress Subject Headings, which include some headings (e.g., Indians of North America), that are offensive or inappropriate. We use international standards for description, but support and actively participate in efforts to update and change these practices as we strive for descriptions that are inclusive, respectful, and do not cause harm. We acknowledge the critical importance of community consultation in these efforts, and as residents on Treaty 7 and Treaty 6 territories and Métis Region 3 we commit to working together with our local communities to make these changes.
- Interlibrary Loan RequestsRequest articles, books, and multimedia items that are not held at Red Deer Polytechnic Library or at a NEOS Library. Log in here to check the status of a previous request.
- Red Deer Public LibraryStudents, use your iCard at Red Deer Public Library (RDPL).
Key Music Resources
NEW! Browse our CD collection located on the Main Floor near our Leisure Reading collection.
University of Alberta and MacEwan University also have large CD collections; CDs may be requested by placing a hold. Try using the NEOS Catalogue and searching audio disc AND an artist to find CDs, or audio disc AND pop, rock, etc., to browse.
- Credo Reference: MusicSmall collection of online music dictionaries & encyclopedias.
- Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
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Access 9,795 full-text journals and magazines in every academic discipline.
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A digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources.
- Historical Abstracts This link opens in a new window
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Covers the history of the world (excluding Canada and the United States) from 1450 to the present. For Canada and the US, see America: History and Life.
- Films on Demand: Music & Dance This link opens in a new window
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This collection contains instructional and educational streaming videos in a wide range of music and dance areas. Includes performance rights for classroom use.
- Eras of Music History (4-part video series)"Eras of Music History makes the soundtrack to European history come alive. Easily comprehensible for young viewers, classical newcomers, and experts alike, the series makes music palpable: sounds you can touch and feel." Baroque, Viennese Classicism, Romantic, Modern
New Grove Dictionary of Music and MusiciansCall Number: ML 100 N48 200129 volume encyclopedia with information on music history, composers, artists and more.
A Student's Guide to Music History"A concise account, written for the intelligent lay reader, of classical music's development from the early Middle Ages onwards."
Twentieth-Century Music: A History of Musical Style in Modern Europe and AmericaCall Number: ML 197 M675 1991"Discusses national movements, philosophical movements . . . the "isms" such as serialism, minimalism, indeterminism, the new romanticism and pluralism, are clearly delineated."
A History of the ConcertoCall Number: ML 1263 R64 1994"Traces the concerto's evolution over the major periods of music: baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century."
Music in Western CivilizationCall Number: ML 160 W955 2006"With a focus on the history of music in the wider context of Western civilization, you will see how study of music history is important to the practice and performance of music today."
The Cambridge History of Western Music TheoryCall Number: ML 3800 C363 2002Traces the panorama of music-theoretical thought from the Ancient Greeks to the present day.
- Canadian Music Centre - Composer ShowcaseBiographies of Canadian composers, compiled by the Canadian Music Centre.
- International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP) / Petrucci Music LibraryA virtual library of public domain music scores in wiki format. Download scores; upload your own.
- Sibley Music Library ScoresDigitized public-domain scores from the University of Rochester, the largest academic music library in North America.
- Google ScholarGoogle Scholar searches for academic literature, and is especially useful for tracking down articles from citations. On-campus, articles available through RDP Library will show a Request this item @ RDP link. Off-campus, set this functionality by going to Scholar's Settings --> Library Links and searching for Red Deer Polytechnic.
Indigenous Resources
- Indigenous Resources GuideThis guide will help you find information relevant to Indigenous topics in Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and Métis ancestral lands.
Find Streaming Videos
- Academic Video Online
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This video collection of documentaries, films, demonstrations and more, spans subject areas like anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, etc.
- Criterion-On-Demand This link opens in a new window
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Access to educationally relevant feature films, including classics, documentaries, animated titles, independent films, and foreign films.
- Curio This link opens in a new window
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This streaming video collection features programs and teacher resource guides supporting K-12 and post-secondary courses. Includes News in Review, a current-events series. Contains English and French primary sources.
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Instructional and educational streaming videos in a wide range of subject areas. Includes performance rights for classroom use.
- Kanopy This link opens in a new window
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A film collection which includes documentaries, indie and foreign films, classics, and blockbuster movies. A small selection has been purchased for use by RDP students, faculty, and staff. Faculty can request films by contacting their Subject Librarian.
- National Film Board of Canada This link opens in a new window
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This collection includes documentaries, animations, experimental films, and alternative dramas. Public performance rights for classroom use included.
- Videatives Streaming Service This link opens in a new window
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This streaming video collection includes text and video clips demonstrating children in action by capturing the details of what children know and how teachers can build from children's knowledge.
- A-Z List of Streaming Video CollectionsAccess to all RDP Library Streaming Video Collections (including Curio.ca, Films on Demand, NFB, Kanopy, Videatives)
Find Databases & Journals by Title
- A-Z List of DatabasesA complete listing of databases, electronic resources, and streaming video collections licensed for use by Red Deer Polytechnic students, faculty, and staff.
- Find a Journal by TitleFind out if the Library has access to a specific journal.
Interlibrary Loans & Other Libraries
RDP Library can bring in items from libraries across North America for you. Use your Library Barcode Number and NEOS PIN for requests.
- Interlibrary Loan RequestsRequest articles, books, and multimedia items that are not held at Red Deer Polytechnic Library or at a NEOS Library. Log in here to check the status of a previous request.
- Red Deer Public LibraryStudents, use your iCard at Red Deer Public Library (RDPL).
Use your Library Barcode Number and NEOS PIN
to request items from other libraries
Off-Campus Access
Use your RDP email and password to access databases and e-resources off-campus. Learn about your RDP email and password.
Note that your RDP email requires multi-factor authentication (MFA). Learn about MFA.
