Do you try and classify recordings? Find it difficult? Have a look at out
new 'Infobytes' session on 'Classifying Sound Recordings' which introduces
the French take on this problem with some attractive twists that make it
Dewey-like - if you have to match an existing system. At the same time, the
system is standalone and could easily be used alongside and music or books
sections using LC, Bliss, Dewey or whatever.
'Infobytes' is a new idea from Allegro. Short (half-day) information forums
introducing new and ideas and concepts but in the Allegro style.
The first one looks at the French system for classifying sound recordings.
This is an effective system which takes cognizance of the particular nature
of the recorded item - with its preponderance of anthologies. It provides a
more detailed coverage of both classical and non-classical (jazz, rock,
world etc) music than any other system we have seen. The creators of the
system have looked at how record shops handle this material and at how users
want to browse. The result is a very flexible system: it can be made as
detailed or as broad as you wish; you can make some areas detailed and
others broad. The notation uses 3-digit classmarks which can be made to look
compatible with Dewey-style numbers - though they are not related to Dewey.
This half-day session will
* Explore the basis of the system
* Look at how to create numbers for different types of material
* Consider different options for dealing with anthologies
* Consider the ways in which the system can be customised
Venue: London
Date: Thursday 22 September
Time: 10.00am-1.00pm
Cost: £80
The day will include light refreshments mid-session, but no lunch is
included.
For more information or to reserve a place, contact us at the address
below.
Allegro Training
1 North End Farm Cottages
Cheriton, Alresford, Hants
SO24 0PW
Tel/Fax: + 44 (0)1962 771719
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
website: www.allegrotraining.co.uk
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