CAML Review / Revue de l'ACBM (Canadian Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres / Association canadienne des bibliothèques, archives et centres de documentation musicaux)
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An Examination of Faceted Searching in Discovery Systems and the Impact on Information Discovery
Get PDFThis study compares the performances of the resource type facets and format facets in Primo and WorldCat Discovery respectively. Through looking at librarians’ perceived understanding of selected facets, the information retrieval mechanisms employed, and the search results yielded, the author reveals gaps between users’ perception and the information actually retrieved. The goals are to see how successful Primo and WorldCat Discovery are in making themselves a one-stop shop for music information, and to determine whether the resource type or format facets in these tools facilitate information discovery. The findings also prompt librarians to reflect on what can be done to enhance information discovery through the teaching of information literacy and through collaboration with information and systems providers
Navigating the New Normal: Discussing Electronic Music Scores During COVID-19
Get PDFAn edited transcript of a roundtable presentation held on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the Canadian Association of Music Libraries (CAML) 2022 virtual conference. Through a series of six questions chosen to fit in a one-hour format, Music Librarians from three Canadian Universities discussed their experiences with the acquisition of e-score databases. Topics include motivation for acquisition, selection criteria, marketing strategies, patron responses, resource issues, and impact on print collections. This article is offered to a broad audience of library professionals in the belief that topics discussed will be applicable to collection development in subject areas apart from music
