A place to share ideas about advocating for music library resources, spaces, users, and staff. Administered by the Music Library Advocacy Committee of the Music Library Association (MLA).
Files List
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"Why Do We Need a Music Cataloger" Infographic
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"Why Do We Need a Music Librarian" Infographic
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UCLA Music Library comparative infographics
Some signs I made for a tour that include qualitative information and some comparative infographics to communicate some quantitative information. It is a few years old now.
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Outreach Initiatives by Music Librarians in Public Libraries
A collection of brief descriptions of varied outreach initiatives by music librarians in public libraries across the country. You can contact the librarians directly for further information on what they've done.
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Reference Books that Google Can't Replace
For JMU "Drop-in Session" taught by student deskworkers to undergrad students. Made to fit on a single 8.5 x 11 sheet pamphlet fold
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Library Infographic Template
This is a PowerPoint template using information from the Howard B. Waltz Music Library. You can fully edit the content to reflect data generated by your own library.
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Music Librarianship for Librarians Presentation Template
A PowerPoint presentation template for an introduction to music librarianship, for use at libraries or library conferences. The presentation can be modified to suit the intended audience.
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Branch Libraries Task Force Final Report
The final report of the Branch Libraries Task Force, submitted to the Board of the Music Library Association in January 2012. The report includes case studies of branch music libraries faced with closure and consolidation into larger physical units, describing a range of outcomes. It offers resources for music library staff in a variety of circumstances, whether researching the pros and cons of centralization, challenging a planned branch closure, or implementing a consolidation with minimal disruption.
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Music Library Advocacy Task Force Final Report
The final report of the Music Library Advocacy Task Force submitted to the Board of the Music Library Association in April 2018.