Transcript A Few Basic Survival Skills for Finding Music Web Sites, Acquiring

A Few Basic Survival Skills for
Finding Music Web Sites,
Acquiring CDs and Scores,
and Coping with the
Complexities of Music Materials
Presented by
Darwin F. Scott
Creative Arts Librarian, Brandeis University
for the Connecticut Library Association (CLA)
April 13, 2005
Sponsored by the
New England Music Library Association (NEMLA)
Quickly Locating the
Best Music Metasites
• Locate streamlined, succinct Web-based finding aids
designed by experienced music librarians.
• Example: QuickStart Guides from the Brandeis
University Libraries.
• Cover many subjects, including music.
• Emphasize a few — but generally the best —
electronic resources and Web sites.
• Metadata sites listed are open to all.
Brandeis University Libraries QuickStart Guide: Music — Homepage
Brandeis University Libraries QuickStart Guide: Music — Music on the Web
Duke University Libraries
DW3 Classical Music Guide
• Kept up to date and usually very reliable.
• Easy feedback option to report errors, additions, etc.
• Provides a basic search and a superb advanced
search engine option on each page of site.
• Gives well-organized links to reliable Web sites of
high quality, including articles in encyclopedias, etc.
• Many links are to non-proprietary resources that are
available to all users.
• Persistent links to pages in Duke’s proprietary
resources (such as Grove Music Online) should
open if your institution also subscribes.
Duke University Libraries: DW3 Classical Music Resources — Homepage
Duke University Libraries: DW3 Classical Music Resources — Classical Music —
Composer Homepages
Duke University Libraries: DW3 Classical Music Resources — Browse
Resources — Classical Music — Composer Homepages — Early
Twentieth Century
Duke University Libraries: DW3 Classical Music Resources — Browse Resources
— Classical Music — Composer Homepages — Early 20th Century —
Olivier Messiaen
Duke University Libraries: DW3 Classical Music Resources — Advanced Search
Music Library Service Company (MLSC)
• Outstanding vendor of compact discs and DVDs to
libraries.
• Can supply a huge inventory of labels of all types of
music at excellent prices with proven fast, efficient
service.
• Provides a variety of Web-based lists, including
monthly new releases (classical, jazz, DVDs, world,
movies and showtunes, and super audio CDs); 3
collecting levels corresponding to the Basic Music
Library, 3d ed.; core collections (presently Classical
and Rock/Pop); and music charts/awards (Billboard
charts, Grammy nominees and winners;
Gramophone awards, etc.)
• Once you register for an account, you can also
search MLSC’s vast online catalog of currently
available CDs and DVDs (including popular music)
Music Library Service Company (MLSC): Homepage
Music Library Service Company (MLSC): New Releases
Music Library Service Company: A Basic Music Library — Musicals and Shows
Music Library Service Company: Online Store Search Screen
Music Library Service Company: Rolling Stone Top 500 Albums
Amazon.com for CDs and DVDs
• For some CDs, prices are often higher than from vendors like
MLSC.
• Sometimes, though, you can find terrific deals directly from
Amazon.com that also qualify for the free shipping option
(Wicked: $18.98 list; $14.95 MLSC; $13.49 Amazon.com)
• Searches via personal accounts will also open up many options
to pursue similar materials.
• Opens up world of private sellers of new and used copies. You
can sometimes do very well—but you also must factor in the
cost of postage (automatically calculated by by Amazon.com
by the no. of items, thus adding on an additional $2.50-$4.00
per item), and the amount of staff time expended looking for a
deal.
• For libraries, these vendors are only a workable option if your
library has an acquisitions credit card.
Amazon.com: Search for CD of Wicked
Reminder: Search for CDs
under MUSIC
Amazon.com for Scores
• Don’t be fooled—the “Music” option is for CDs not
scores.
• Scores must be searched as books—use the
advanced search mode.
• Use primarily for popular music collections,
musicals, Hal Leonard editions, Dover editions, etc.
Savings can sometimes be substantial.
• For more academic editions, use a music vendor
such as Theodore Front Musical Literature, Inc.
• Sometimes you can locate terrific deals on new
scores sold by private parties.
• Again for libraries, these vendors are only a
workable option if your library has an acquisitions
credit card.
Amazon.com: Search for Scores of Gilbert and Sullivan Published by Dover
(searched as author: gilbert sullivan; title: score; publisher: dover)
Amazon.com: Search for Vocal Score of La Cage aux Folles
Amazon.com: Following Used/New Link for Vocal Score of La Cage aux Folles
Theodore Front Musical Literature, Inc. — Advanced Search Page
CD HotList
New Releases for Libraries
• Music recommendation service for librarians, from librarians,
edited by Rick Anderson (University of Nevada, Reno) and 5
contributing editors.
• Provides timely reviews of new CD releases of interest to
libraries.
• Categories: Classical; Country/Folk; Jazz; Rock/Pop;
World/Ethnic
• Issues extend back to November 2001.
• Buy now option added in 2004 conveniently makes direct
connection to Baker & Taylor services (Title Source II or B&T
Link Online) for ordering. Price is from Baker & Taylor or
Amazon.com — tends to be on the high side, however.
• If you are not currently a Baker & Taylor customer, you can sign
up by calling 800-775-1800.
CD HotList: New Releases for Libraries — Homepage
CD HotList: New Releases for Libraries — Classical, July 2004
CD HotList: New Releases for Libraries — Country/Folk, Sept. 2004
MLA-L: The Music Library
Association Mailing List
• Hosted by Indiana University:
[email protected]
• Includes topics of interest not only to the
music library community but to many
librarians dealing with the various formats of
music.
• Sophisticated Archive search engine enables
retrieval of postings on timely issues of
concern to music librarians (copyright, CD
security treatment, etc.)
Music Library Association Mailing List: Archives of MLA-L
Music Library Association Mailing List: Archive Search MLA-L
Music Library Association Mailing List: Archive Search Results (on “security CD”)
Music Library Association
(MLA)
Copyright for Music Librarians
• Of interest to ANY librarian dealing with copyright issues.
• The guide is sponsored by the Legislation Committee of the
Music Library Association
• Charge of the Legislation Committee: To provide current
information to the membership regarding the status of
legislation and other legal matters likely to affect music
libraries.
• Main sections include FAQs, Current Issues, Guidelines, and
Resources.
• Each section divides into many subsections accessed from the
left sidebar.
• Search engine allows for detailed searching of the entire site.
• Kept current—latest information is from March 14, 2005.
Music Library Association (MLA): Copyright for Music Librarians
Music Library Association (MLA): Copyright for Music Librarians:
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Information
NEMLA: http://www.wesleyan.edu/nemla/
Erin Mayhood
[email protected]
Darwin F. Scott
[email protected]
Margaret Chevian
[email protected]