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

Hull Central Library

 

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 University of Reading, Whiteknights,
PO Box 223, Reading RG6 6AE

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Telephone: (0118) 378 5120