Find Sounds

We have hundreds of music CDs, from popular to classical.  Search for them in the online catalog.

Three audio databases are available from the Naxos library - one of the largest and fastest growing catalogues of unduplicated repertoire.  Databases include Naxos Music, Naxos Jazz and Naxos Spoken Word.

The African American Experience includes music and interviews, including testimony from former slaves.  Click "Resources" then "Audio Files."

Birds of North America Online is a database where you can listen to bird calls.

CREDO Reference contains a variety of audio clips. Click "Advanced Search" and then check Audio in the "Entry Features" box.

Places to find great music...

Des Moines Public Library

The Des Moines Public Library has a huge collection of CD's that can be checked out.

Pandora.com

Pandora creates personalized music stations based on your favorite artists.

Last.fm

Recommend music to friends and discover up-and-coming artists.

Librarians find things Google can't, so be bold. Ask a librarian.