LIBRARIES IN MUSIC TEACHING INSTITUTIONSAuthor(s): Anthony HodgesSource: Fontes Artis Musicae, Vol. 32, No. 1 (Januar-März 1985), p. 18Published by: International Association of Music Libraries, Archives, and Documentation Centres(IAML)Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/23505821 .

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18

PROFESSIONAL BRANCHES

LIBRARIES IN MUSIC TEACHING INSTITUTIONS

As one example among many, we heard in Como that many Italian conservatory libraries

had large rich resources of valuable books and music, but in most cases there was no money available to maintain, preserve or staff the libraries.

In order to help conservatory libraries attain some acceptable degree of standardisation,

this branch has endeavoured to examine existing conditions of staffing, stock, finance and

accommodation in various countries over the past six years. As a result, a small working

group has now drawn up guidelines which it would seem are reasonable for libraries to

follow even if the final adoption may be a difficult hurdle to cross. At least the recommended

'Standards as printed underneath can act as an official prescription to be used by persuasive librarians.

Robert Jones spoke about evaluating special collections of which there are plenty in music

teaching institution libraries, as has been revealed in returned questionnaires for the

compilation of the International Directory. Some discussion ensued regarding their

maintenance and where one must draw the line if space is not available.

The subject of prospectuses aroused limited interest, perhaps because some colleges do

not seem to publish a prospectus and also may not have the interest within to pursue other

institutions' curricula. Nevertheless, the point was made that published prospectuses from

major institutions like Juilliard and the Vienna Hochschule should be made easily available

to all.

Mr J Gerritse of Rotterdam gave an interesting paper on jazz and, as a result, we were all I

am sure convinced that this subject is an essential facet of music education and therefore

should be integrated in all curricula. But alas! It seems to be neglected in far too many institutions where no doubt a tradition of deep-seated prejudice still exists. Let it be

remembered that good jazz musicians are good musicians. We librarians are there to serve

them all.

After six years as President, I gladly conceded the chair to Robert Jones (University of

Illinois) whose Vice President is Signora Agostina Zecca Laterza (Conservatorium "G.

Verdi", Milan) and whose Secretary is Monique Delfgaauw (Sweelinck Conservatorium,

Amsterdam). I wish them all success and progress. Anthony Hodges, President

Standards

Staff (1) There should be more than one full-time staff. Their numbers must be increased in

ratio to the number of users and number of volumes.

(2) All staff must be musically literate.

(3) The Librarian must be fully qualified in librarianship and should have a role in teaching bibliography.

(4) The Librarian should have absolute authority over administration of stock control

(e.g. loans, cataloguing, selection, teaching sets, orchestral material).

(5) The Librarian should be a full member of the academic board (dealing with curriculum).

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