Music

How to install and log into nkoda

nkoda is the world's largest licensed sheet music library, with a wide variety of genres from leading publishers. It is also a special online resource that does not run in a browser, but requires installation of an app on your device. Windows, Mac OS, iPhone, and Android are supported. Visit this page to install the version compatible with your device: https://intercom.help/nkoda/en/articles/7237954-institutional-access-openathens-shibboleth-authentication

Once you have installed the application, log into it using your Mercyhurst account. Look for an option that says "Institution" on it, and search for Mercyhurst where it says "find your institution." Then continue with your Mercyhurst login to use the nkoda program.
 

Note: Mercyhurst University's subscription to nkoda includes access for up to two users at one time. Please close the program when it is not in use. If you are unable to access nkoda because all seats are occupied, try again at another time.

Note for faculty, staff, and computer lab users: University-run Windows workstations may be prevented from installing nkoda by a security software program called "ThreatLocker" which is intended to keep the university network safe. You may see a pop-up window where you can request for nkoda to be authorized on your university computer and ask to be notified via email when it is approved. Please contact the Mercyhurst IT department if you have any questions.

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Hammermill Library offers several types of music materials. 

Reference books, which include dictionaries, encyclopedias and indexes are located on the 2nd floor (main level) of the library.  Library of Congress Classification for MUSIC is M (includes M, ML, and MT).

Books are located on the 3rd floor of the library.
Scores, including miniature scores, are located on the 2nd floor (main level) of the library. 
Sound recordings (CD) are kept behind the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor (main level) of the library.  LPs (vinyl recordings) are housed on the wall near the music scores, also on the 2nd floor.  Please ask at desk for assistance.
Videorecordings (DVD and VHS) are also kept behind the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor of the library.  Please ask at desk for assistance.