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Following in the footsteps of Careers in Music Librarianship (MLA, 1990), this resource examines the profession as it responds to these changes, without losing sight of the human element within it.

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9780810850040

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Librarians and students interested in a career involving music should check out Careers in Music Librarianship II: Traditions and Transitions. Editors Paula Elliot and Linda Blair and their team of 11 essayists introduce the field to newcomers as well as librarians seeking mid-career options. The writers share opinions and advice on what employers want, how to become a music librarian, the issues involved in moving between academic and public libraries, and the music librarian of tomorrow. American Libraries ...chapters are well-written and include some good ideas...This book will be useful for students or beginning librarians interested in music librarianship. It may also be useful for professionals who want to read about issues and questions in the field. I would also point to the excellent extensive bibliography...I would recommend this book for large public and academic collections, or for a library science collection. Caml Review ...an excellent resource for today's understanding of music librarians. Fontes Artis Musicae, Vol. 54, No. 1 Folksy, erudite, dry, amusing, and informative...recommended... Music Reference Services Quarterly, 2005 (vol 9, no 3)

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Paula Elliot is Performing Arts Librarian at Washington State University and a professional singer. She is an active member of the Music Library Association, who has served on its Board of Directors. Linda Blair has been a Catalog Librarian at the Sibley Library of the Eastman School of Music since 1992, and Cataloging Coordinator since 1998. She currently serves on the Education Committee of the Music Library Association, coordinating pre-conference workshops.

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