Dear Colleagues,
There are still a few places available on
this course detailed below.
Frances Metcalfe
Information Services Librarian
Kent Libraries
01622 696438
From:
Christopher B. Cipkin
Sent: 17 January 2006 13:27
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Music for the terrified course
International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and
Documentation Centres
United Kingdom & Ireland Branch (IAML UK & Irl)
presents:
Music for the terrified: your fears
dispelled - a day course for staff working with printed and recorded music
Thursday 16 February 2006
This course is designed for anyone
working with music in libraries who feels they lack basic music knowledge. The
emphasis will be on dealing with and understanding 'classical' music but there
will be
the opportunity to carry out exercises
in all kinds of music enquiry work.
At the end of the day participants
will
1) be able to identify common
terminology used in music enquiries
2) be able to identify the types
of material required by different types of user
3) have some knowledge of
sources of information for music enquiries
4) have a better understanding
of what is expected of staff working in a music library
Sessions will include: Terminology
(music genres, keys,
types of score, etc.), Music in
library catalogues, Music enquiries and information
sources (printed and electronic), and
practical exercises.
It is also an opportunity for
participants to share their own experiences.
The course runs from 9.45 to 16.30,
and costs £60
(€85) per person / IAML members £45 (€64) / Students £30
(€42), including lunch, tea and
coffee. Discount for 3 or more bookings from one institution.
Disabled Access Note: Lift to the
first floor available, with six further steps to the training room.
Further
details and booking forms (returnable by 2 February) from:
Christopher Cipkin
Main Library, The
Email: [log in to unmask]
Telephone: (0118) 378 5120