Preconference
"Music in Libraries: Just the Basics" One-Day Workshop
Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, University of Alabama
Thursday, October 18, 2012
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
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The Southeast Music Library Association (SEMLA) will host a preconference workshop "Music in Libraries: Just the Basics" at Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library at the University of Alabama directly preceding the 2012 SEMLA Annual Meeting. Workshops will be offered in Sound Recordings Cataloging, Videorecordings Cataloging, Music Reference, and Music Collection Development/Acquisitions.
This special preconference workshop is part of the Educational Outreach Program (EOP) of the Music Library Association (MLA). The EOP provides workshops on the basics of music librarianship to all currently working in or considering a career in libraries. These workshops are taught by instructors who are practicing music librarians and active members of MLA. The EOP is sponsored by the Education Committee of MLA and the Music OCLC Users Group (MOUG).
Register online for the preconference workshop.
Early registration deadline extended to September 24th!
New reduced student registration rate!
After the preconference, participants are cordially invited to attend a free reception to continue our conversations about music librarianship with members of SEMLA.
Stay for the SEMLA Annual Meeting: Reduced registration (only $10!) for the 2012 SEMLA Annual Meeting, Oct. 18-20, is available to preconference participants. Participants who register for the annual meeting receive their first year membership in SEMLA free!
Workshop Descriptions | Program | Rates, Travel & Accommodations
Workshop Descriptions
Conference participants may select two 3-hour workshops from the following:
Participants in this workshop will enjoy a hands-on approach to learning the essential skills of sound recordings cataloging. Together we will identify and answer crucial questions such as What are the chief sources of information for sound recordings? How do I decide on the title proper? When am I required to input a new record? How do I deal with all those dates and numbers? Sticking with the basics, we'll develop successful solutions to practical cataloging problems. Bring a musical sound recording to catalog. During the workshop, as fields or types of information are discussed, you will work out a record for your item. You will be able to take this partial catalog record home with you. Most catalogers will be dealing with a mix of AACR2 and RDA records in the future. This workshop will provide a grounding in AACR2 and highlight key differences in RDA cataloging.
Participants in this workshop will become familiar with tools and techniques to help locate recordings and printed music, as well as other sources of general information about music and musicians in various genres of music. We will identify some of the common problems encountered and discuss how to determine what the patron is actually trying to locate.
Join us for this workshop and learn the basic skills of videorecordings cataloging. Using a hands-on approach, we'll solve specific challenges posed by topics such as physical description, statements of responsibility, series issues, genre headings, and all those troublesome numbers--- 007, 028, 037, 030, and 024. Bring a music-related videorecording to catalog. During the workshop, as fields or types of information are discussed, you will work out a record for your item. You will be able to take this partial catalog record home with you. Most catalogers will be dealing with a mix of AACR2 and RDA records in the future. This workshop will provide a grounding in AACR2 and highlight key differences in RDA cataloging.
Music Collection Development / Acquisitions
Participants in this workshop will learn the basic tools and skills for purchasing, selecting and deselecting music materials for their library based on the needs of their user community. The workshop will include a lively discussion of vendors, approval plans/standing orders, and development policies, as well as some interactive exercises.
Program Schedule
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 | Registration | |
| 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. |
Instructors: William "Mac" Nelson, University of North Carolina, Greensboro Nara Newcomer, East Carolina University Session slides (.pdf) |
Instructors: Liza Weisbrod, Auburn University Grover Baker, Center for Popular Music, Middle Tennessee State University Session slides (.pdf) |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Lunch | |
| 2:00 – 5:00 |
Instructors: William "Mac" Nelson, University of North Carolina, Greensboro Nara Newcomer, East Carolina University |
Collection Development/ Acquisitions Instructors: Chris Durman, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Holling Smith-Borne, Vanderbilt University Session slides (.pdf) |
| 5:00 – 5:30 | Wrap-up / Evaluation | |
| 5:30 | SEMLA Reception Hotel Capstone |
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Rates
Lunch, snacks, parking, course materials and good discussion provided.
Cost: Early registration, $85 (valid until September 24); Student registration, $45 (valid until September 24); Regular registration, $100 (onsite or online after September 24).
Travel and Accommodations
See the information from the main conference sections on Travel and Accommodations. Our group lodging rate also applies to the preconference. See also the other links on the main conference website for more information.
Additional questions about the preconference may be directed to Grover Baker (gbaker@mtsu.edu).