Discovery in the Stacks: A Primer (or Refresher!) for Stacks Maintenance of Music Collections in Libraries Maintenance of Music Collections in Libraries

Authors

Sarah Ward, Butler UniversityFollow
Bonnie Finn, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University LibrariesFollow
Laura Thompson, Michigan State UniversityFollow
Jessica M. Abbazio, University of MinnesotaFollow
Carol Lubkowski, Wellesley CollegeFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-2024

Publication Title

Music Reference Services Quarterly

First Page

1

Last Page

31

DOI

10.1080/10588167.2024.2428104

Additional Publication URL

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/citedby/10.1080/10588167.2024.2428104?scroll=top&needAccess=true

Abstract

As libraries evolve to meet changing user and organizational needs, the work of maintaining music materials may take a backseat to other priorities. The value of physical collections endures, however, and thoughtful stacks maintenance is crucial for making library materials discoverable and accessible. This article discusses policies and workflows for maintaining music collections at academic institutions, supplying readers with practical suggestions and a best practices checklist for stacks maintenance activities. By taking a thoughtful approach to maintaining collections of music formats like scores and recordings, the authors explore the ways that stacks maintenance work can enhance users’ experience.

Rights

This is a post-print version of an article originally published in Music Reference Services Quarterly, 2024.

The version of record is available through: Taylor & Francis Online.

Recommended Citation

Ward, Sarah; Finn, Bonnie; Thompson, Laura; Abbazio, Jessica M.; and Lubkowski, Carol, "Discovery in the Stacks: A Primer (or Refresher!) for Stacks Maintenance of Music Collections in Libraries Maintenance of Music Collections in Libraries" (2024). Scholarship and Professional Work. 105.
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/librarian_papers/105