Music in Libraries: Just the Basics One-Day Workshop
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
Thursday, October 20, 2016
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Southeast Music Library Association (SEMLA) will host Music in Libraries: Just the Basics, a preconference workshop at the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Duke University directly preceding the 2016 SEMLA Annual Meeting. Workshops will be offered in Sound Recordings Cataloging, Videorecordings Cataloging, Music Reference, and Music Collection Development/Acquisitions.
Gothic Reading Room in Perkins Library.
This special preconference workshop is part of the Educational Outreach Program 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 Educational Outreach Subcommittee of MLA and the Music OCLC Users Group (MOUG).
Register online for the preconference workshop
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 $20) for the 2016 SEMLA Annual Meeting, Oct. 20-22, is available to preconference participants (non-SEMLA members only). Participants who register for the Music in Libraries workshop will also receive one year's free membership in SEMLA (non-SEMLA members only).
Workshop Descriptions | Program and Workshop Materials | Rates, Travel & Accommodations
Workshop Descriptions
Cataloging Sound Recordings in RDA
Participants in this workshop will enjoy a practical, hands-on approach to cataloging sound recordings using RDA (Resource Description and Access). Together we will identify and answer crucial questions such as How do I now record titles and authorized access points? What are the chief sources of information for sound recordings? How do I decide on the title proper? How do I deal with relationships? How do I record publication/distribution/manufacturing statement? When do I input a new record? The second half of the workshop will cover recordings outside the classical realm (pop, jazz, folk, world music, etc.), since these may present different challenges. Questions will be answered, and plenty of time will be allowed for you to create an RDA catalog record on your own. Please bring a musical sound recording of any genre to catalog. Enrollment limited to 30 participants.
Music Reference
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. Participants are encouraged to bring their personal laptops or tablets, as no computer workstations will be available.
Cataloging Videorecordings in RDA
Participants in this workshop will learn basic skills for cataloging video recordings in RDA (Resource Description and Access). Using a hands-on approach, we'll solve specific challenges, like physical description, statements of responsibility, genre headings, relationships, new MARC fields used in RDA (like the 33x and 34x fields), and all those troublesome numbers (007, 028, 037, 030, and 024). Bring a video recording to catalog. During the workshop, as fields or types of information are discussed, you can create a record for your item. You will be able to take this partial catalog record home with you. Enrollment limited to 30 participants.
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 lively discussion and interactive exercises on the following topics: core challenges and strategies for building music collections, vendors, approval plans/standing orders, and development policies. Participants are encouraged to bring their personal laptops or tablets, as no computer workstations will be available.
Program Schedule
| 9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | Registration | |
| 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Cataloging Sound Recordings in RDA
Keith Knop
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Collection Development / Acquisitions
Lisa Hooper
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| 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Cataloging Videorecordings in RDA
Sonia Archer-Capuzzo
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Music Reference
Sara Manus
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| 5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. | Wrap-up / Evaluation | |
| 5:30 p.m. | SEMLA Reception Biddle Music Building (East Campus) |
Rates
Lunch, snacks, course materials and good discussion provided.
Cost: Early registration, $85 (valid through September 18); Regular registration, $100 (onsite or online after September 18); Student registration, $40 (early and regular). Parking is not included in the cost of registration but is available to campus visitors for a nominal fee. Visit the Parking/Local Travel page on the Annual Meeting website for more details.
Register online for the preconference workshop
Travel and Accommodations
See the information from the Annual Meeting website on Hotel and Travel. 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 (grover.baker@mtsu.edu).