Symphonies in the stacks : how libraries can aid in classical music‘s revitalization

Authors

  • Diana Doublet Master of Library and Information Science Dalhousie University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5931/djim.v12i1.6457

Keywords:

Libraries, Classical Music

Abstract

Classical music as an art form is as vibrant and engaging as ever, but it is steadily losing the ability to connect to the greater community. It is an industry like any other, and must keep itself relevant in order to remain afloat. Libraries have faced many of same challenges, but unlike the classical music world, they have had far more success in adapting to new technologies and adopting new models for operation. Classical music must learn to do the same, and collaboration with libraries is a fundamental first step in accomplishing this. This paper examines some of the ways collaboration is already taking place, and suggests ways it can further aid audience revitalization through providing access for the library community.

Author Biography

Diana Doublet, Master of Library and Information Science Dalhousie University

Diana Doublet is an aspiring library professional who hopes to combine her musical training with her library experience and pursue a career in music librarianship. She holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Victoria, and has participated twice in the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute where she received instruction in score selection and music sourcing for professional orchestras. She volunteers with Symphony Nova Scotia's orchestral librarian, and is in her first year of Dalhousie University‘s Master of Library and Information Science program.

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2016-04-02

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Vol. 12 (2016)

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