351 research outputs found
Book Review of Keeping Time: An Introduction to Archival Best Practices for Music Librarians
No full textReview of a volume in the Music Library Association’s Basic Manual SeriesThis is the author's original version, accepted for publication in the forthcoming Volume 78, Number 1 (Spring-Summer 2015) of American Archivist
Preserving the electroacoustic music legacy: a case study of the SalMar Construction at the University of Illinois
No full textIn the summer of 2008 the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign acquired the papers of Salvatore Martirano (1927-1995), avant-garde composer, faculty member, and performer. This case study examines how the new electroacoustic compositional techniques present in Martirano's papers and his ground-breaking electronic music instrument, the Sal-Mar Construction, dramatically challenged the archivists to explore access and preservation practices for this unique cultural record. Context plays a key role in the preservation of electroacoustic compositions and instruments, considering that these tend to become ephemeral works of art once the composer ceases to maintain them in working order.This is the author's accepted manuscript of an article published in Notes, the Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association. The published version is available at http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/notes/v068/68.1.cuervo.htmlPeer reviewe
Not Just Sheet Music: Describing Print and Manuscript Music in Archives and Special Collections
No full textThe professional literature on archives and music librarianship in theUnited States only tangentially addresses the management of music archival records.Archives and special collections libraries often find print and manuscript music amongsttheir holdings, even if they are not music-specific repositories. Because printed musicmaterial is a proxy for the work and not the work itself, adequate description of thesematerials may require more granularity than archivists customarily provide. Existingstandards for archival description require more work before they will describe musicas easily as they describe text. The article offers descriptive examples for typicalmanifestations of musical works.Peer reviewe
The Things We Keep: Considerations for Appraisal of Archival Materials in Music Libraries
No full textThis article discusses archival appraisal in relationship the documentary evidence of music-making and the principles behind acquisition decisions in an archival setting. It also explores the concept of enduring value as it applies to music materials and formulates clear definitions of the distinct facets of archival appraisal. This is a crucial component to any archival management program that can contribute to the healthy growth of the institution and its collections. The author formulates foundational elements for archival practices that actively expand the scope of the documented musical heritage preserved in archives throughout the world and outlines strategies for collecting a well-rounded and inclusive view of history.Peer reviewe
Volunteer Management Resources on the Web
No full textMany libraries, museums, and archives rely on volunteer staff to enhance workforce potential, to carry out fundraising and education duties, and to help connect with users. While a general search on volunteerism in library literature yields a myriad of articles and booklets on volunteer programs and management know-how, the Internet also offers quality resources and practical information that can be of use to any archivist working with volunteers."January (2007)
A Handbook to Twentieth-Century Musical Sketches
No full textReview of Hall, Patricia and Friedeman Sallis, eds. A Handbook to Twentieth-Century Musical Sketches New York: Cambridge University Press, 200
Ephemeral Music: Electroacoustic Music Collections in the United States
No full textElectroacoustic music, created in a digital environment without using traditional notation on paper, relies on the use of technology for its interpretation and performance. The widespread use of this compositional technique challenges archivists to guarantee the long-term preservation and access to the original sonic experience of these creative works which can be thought of as born-digital records. Composers often rely on a combination of commercial software and home-grown hardware to create electroacoustic compositions, and performance becomes the only avenue of experiencing the work as a whole. This music is slowly disappearing since standards for its long-term access have not been developed and the creators are not taking a proactive approach to move into a sustainable access model. This paper reports on the results of a recently completed study of electronic music collections in libraries and archives across the United States to establish the span of such collections, current collection strategies, and relevant preservation strategies. This study lays the foundation of future preservation and effective long-term access initiatives for born-digital music as well as similar born-digital artistic works.Published in the proceedings of the Society of American Archivists’ 2008 Research Forum—Foundations and InnovationsPeer reviewe
"El ala del cuervo", 1883
No full textabstract: Handwritten poem composed by Rubén Darío.The original Rubén Darío Papers 1882-1945 (MSS-339) are located at ASU Libraries Archives & Special Collections. For more information about visiting the collection see http://hdl.handle.net/2286/L.A.0.The first page has the title "El ala del cuervo" and Ruben Dario's name. Likewise the odd numbers have the written words "El ala..." as well as Ruben Dario's name.The year of this composition (1883) appears on the last page.All pages are numerated in roman numerals.Some pages show transfer ink from the reverse opposing page
The Jazz Archives Fellowship: Professional Development and Diversity at the Institute of Jazz Studies
No full textThe Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS) started the Jazz Archives Fellows program in 2012 with two purposes in mind. First, the program focuses on improving diversity in the archives profession. Second, it provides a meaningful professional development opportunity for archivists in the early stages of their careers and for students in graduate programs who intend to become archivists. In addition, the IJS benefits directly from the fellows’ work to process a collection and create a digital project. This article presents a case study of the Fellowship with a focus on program design, values, and lessons learned, and includes recommendations for establishing similar programs.Peer reviewe
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