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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