[Apologies for cross-posting]
International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation
Centres, United Kingdom & Ireland Branch (IAML UK & Irl) presents -
40 copies of Messiah please? - a day course for library staff who need to
borrow music sets for choirs and orchestras
Thursday 30 October 2003 ? Camden Town Library, London NW1
This unique course is designed to help public and academic music library
staff to obtain, confidently and successfully, sets of vocal and orchestral
music for choirs and orchestras in the communities they serve.
At the end of the day delegates will :
· be able to identify the different types of material required by choirs
and orchestras
· understand why choirs and orchestras make special demands on the
library service
· be confident and knowledgeable in knowing how and where to obtain
vocal and orchestral sets
· be able to organise and manage a music sets lending system for local
choirs and orchestras
· understand how the UK interlending system for music sets operates
Sessions include:
- Knowing the score (demystifying music terminology)
- The successful loan (interpreting users' needs, & what the lending
library needs to know)
- Locating sets (using catalogues and alternative sources of supply)
- Managing the loan
There is also a practical session giving delegates the opportunity to try
out new-found skills & knowledge and learn how to avoid the common
pitfalls.
The course runs from 10.00 to 16.00, and costs £60 / €85 (£45 / €64 for
IAML members, £30 / €42 for students) including lunch, tea and coffee.
Discount for 3 or more bookings from one institution.
Details and booking forms (returnable by 16 October) from:
Ceri Mann
Audio Visual Services
Town Hall
Green Lanes
London N13 4XD
Tel: 020 8379 2734
Fax: 020 8379 2761
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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