J. D. Williams Library, University of Mississippi
Credits: University of Mississippi

Preconference

Music in Libraries: Just the Basics One-Day Workshop

J. D. Williams Library
University of Mississippi
Thursday, October 10, 2019
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Early registration deadline is September 13, 2019.

The Southeast Music Library Association (SEMLA) will host Music in Libraries: Just the Basics, a preconference workshop at the University of Mississippi directly preceding the 2019 SEMLA Annual Meeting. Workshops will be offered in Cataloging Musical Scores, Cataloging Videorecordings, Music Collection Development/Acquisitions, and Music Reference.

This special preconference workshop is organized in conjunction with the Education Committee of the Music Library Association (MLA). Led by instructors who are practicing music librarians and active members of both MLA and SEMLA, these workshops on the basics of music librarianship are open to anyone currently working in or considering a career in libraries.

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. The reception will be held in Barnard Observatory on the Ole Miss campus (255 Grove Loop, University, MS)

Stay for the SEMLA Annual Meeting: Reduced registration (only $20) for the 2019 SEMLA Annual Meeting, Oct. 10-12, 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 | Rates, Travel & Accommodations

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Workshop Descriptions

Conference participants may select two 3-hour workshops from the following (see Program Schedule below):

Cataloging Scores in RDA

Participants in this workshop will explore how recent developments in RDA (Resource Description and Access) and MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) affect descriptive cataloging of musical scores. Together we will investigate how to construct access points and preferred titles, apply relationship designators, and select terms from new vocabularies. We will also learn about new MARC fields and subfields and discuss when to input a new record. Time will be set aside for students to practice creating and/or editing catalog records of their own. Please bring at least one musical score to catalog. Enrollment limited to 20 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. Enrollment limited to 35 participants.

Cataloging Videorecordings in RDA

Participants in this workshop will learn basic skills for cataloging videorecordings in RDA (Resource Description and Access) and MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging). Using a hands-on approach we’ll solve specific challenges like providing a physical description, constructing a statement of responsibility, selecting genre headings, defining relationships, using new MARC fields for RDA (like the 33X and 34X fields), identifying relevant dates, and coding information in a variety of coded fields (like the 007, 024, 028, 033, and 041). Time will be set aside during which students can practice creating and/or editing catalog records of their own. Please bring at least one videorecording (preferably a DVD) to catalog. Enrollment limited to 20 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. Enrollment limited to 35 participants.

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Program Schedule

9:30 a.m. – 10:00	Registration
10:00 – 1:00 p.m.	Cataloging Scores in RDA [slides] Room 106E Amy Strickland Music Librarian and Assistant Head Marta and Austin Weeks Music Library, University of Miami Keith Knop Head, Music Cataloging University of Georgia	Collection Development / Acquisitions [slides] Room 106D Holling Smith-Borne Director, Anne Potter Wilson Music Library Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University Laura Williams Head, Music Library, Duke University
1:00 – 2:00	Lunch
2:00 – 5:00	Cataloging Videorecordings in RDA [slides] Room 106E Keith Knop Head, Music Cataloging University of Georgia Amy Strickland Music Librarian and Assistant Head Marta and Austin Weeks Music Library, University of Miami	Music Reference [slides] Room 106D Grover Baker Visual & Performing Arts Librarian Middle Tennessee State University Liza Weisbrod Music & Government Information Librarian Auburn University
5:00 – 5:30	Wrap-up / Evaluation
6:00	SEMLA Reception Barnard Observatory

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Rates

Lunch, snacks, course materials and good discussion provided.

Cost: Early registration, $85 (valid through September 13); Regular registration, $100 (onsite or online after September 13); Student registration, $40 (early and regular). Parking passes may be requested through the registration form. Visit the Travel page on the Annual Meeting website for more details and locations.

Register online for the preconference workshop

Travel and Accommodations

Additional information for the hotel and travel can be found elsewhere on the conference site. Our group lodging rate also applies to the preconference. Local travel/parking information specifically for pre-conference attendees is below:

Parking and Travel Information for Preconference

Coming soon!

Location Address:

The address varies, depending upon the navigation app being used. The two that work for most apps are:

1 Library Loop
University, MS 38677

OR

20 Library Lane
University, MS 38677

*Note the city is "University" and not "Oxford."

Additional questions about the preconference may be directed to Grover Baker (grover.baker@mtsu.edu).