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A Guide to Library Research in Music introduces the process and techniques for researching and writing about music. It provides examples of different types of writing; offers a thorough introduction to music literature; describes various information-searching methods and library-based organizational systems; and explores the wide array of music resources. The textbook is organized into three parts, allowing for three independent tracks of study. Part 1 treats essentials of the research process, explaining starting-point resources such as library catalogs, dictionaries, and bibliographies; addresses scholarly documentation, the use of style manuals, and basics of copyright. Part 2 develops skills and strategies for library- and Internet-based research, describing database structures and library catalogs, subject searching in catalogs and journal indexes, keyword searching techniques, related-record searching and citation databases, and the use of experts and thematic catalogs. Part 3 discusses the organization of a music library, emphasizing score collections, books and journals in music literature, and music teaching publications. Features include: -End of chapter exercises to aid concept application and skill development. -Appendices of shortcuts to specifics topics in library organizational systems, including Library of Congress Subject Headings and Classification. -Bibliography of music literature and resources, especially electronic and print publications since 2000. New to this edition: -Notes on the latest innovations in library catalog searching, new matters in digital technology, and the expansion in musical genres for library research.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Bayne, Pauline Shaw
- ISBN: 9781538113394
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 9.90 x 0.80
- Number Of Pages: 288
- Publication Year: 2020
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English