A Manual for the Performance Library by Girsberger, Russ -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1 What Is a Performance Librarian?

Education and Training for the Profession Qualifications Job Responsibilities

2 Acquisitions

Information Gathering Selection Purchasing Music Renting Music Performing Rights Organizations

3 Cataloging

Introduction Catalog Access and Content The Catalog Data Cataloging Scores Cataloging Procedures and Standards Establishing a Standard Title Copy Cataloging The Performance Record

4 Processing

Introduction Score Order Numbering Parts Property Markings Binding Music for Performance Shelf Arrangement Storage on the Shelf Storage Materials Shelving Units

5 Part Preparation

Size of the Page Paper Weight and Color Page Turns, Page Turns, Page Turns Courtesy Aids Bowings String Section Divisi Markings Other Musical Markings

6 Distribution

Arranging Music for Distribution Preparing Music Folders Lending and Circulating Music

7 Other Duties and Challenges

Audition Lists and Excerpts Concert Programs Care and Preservation of the Library Holdings Communication

Appendix: Forms, Categories, and Supplies

Examples of Category and Special Category Terms Library Supplies

Glossary Bibliography Index About the Author

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