With more than 20 libraries at Ohio State there are likely many you have never heard of. One of them might be the Music and Dance Library. Home to music and dance related books, periodicals, recordings and more, the Music and Dance Library is a resource for all Arts and Sciences students. FIVE FACTS:

1. Even though the Music and Dance Library takes up only one floor of the 18th Avenue Library, “we have approximately 300,000 hours of music. That's 12,500 days, or 34.25 years,” said Alan Green, head librarian. With approximately 130,000 books and scores; 30,000 CDs; 80,000 LPs; 17,000 pieces of sheet music; and 5,600 microfilms, anyone who needs help with a research paper or is just curious about music will find what they are looking for.
2. Interested in the music of Scandinavia? Or maybe you are a classical music buff? "We collect all genres. We’re strongest in classical music and jazz but have an impressive collection of popular music styles of the past several decades,” said Green. The Music and Dance Library is home to several unique databases and collections including microfilm reproductions of manuscripts of Johann Sebastian Bach, his sons, and other members of the Bach family. The Nordic Music Archive contains about 4,000 contemporary Scandinavian scores and recordings.
3. Not a music or dance major? No problem! “All Ohio State students, faculty, and staff can check out our books and music for their research and personal enjoyment,” said Green. Anyone interested in music and dance, or even history and culture will find their resources helpful. Feel free to browse the stacks and direct any questions to the Music and Dance Library staff.
4. Chances are you have probably studied in the Music and Dance Library without even knowing it. Located on the 2nd floor of the 18th Avenue Library, the Music and Dance Library stacks are nestled between the newly remodeled study areas. The service desk is located at the south end of the floor with Green and the rest of the staff ready to help students.
5. The Music and Dance Library has had many homes over the years. Organized in 1946, the library was first located in Page Hall. It then moved into Hughes Hall around 1949, where all School of Music offices and classes were held. In 1975, the library moved into Sullivant Hall, and moved into its current home in the 18th Avenue Library in 2011.

(Part of an ongoing series, FIVE FACTS look at some of the hidden gems in the College of Arts and Sciences)