Composers' collected works: a case study in remote work compatible catalog maintenance

Authors

David Floyd, Binghamton University--SUNYFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7004-1105

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

6-9-2022

Keywords

cataloging, remote work, libraries, workflows, music, reference, alma, sunyla, suny library association

Abstract

Approximately 15% of Binghamton University Libraries' 28,000 musical scores are collections of scores comprising a composer's complete works. Ideally, these large, multipart, non-circulating collections are cataloged consistently with either comprehensive records for each set, or individual records for each score within the set. Our catalog is inconsistent in this approach and requires remediation. The resulting workflow maximizes flexibility in who participates, where, and when, by siloing the portion of the work requiring data processing and advanced music cataloging skills. This poster will show both the workflow for standardizing composers' collected works sets, and how the project is designed for remote work compatibility.

Comments

Presented at the 2022 SUNY Library Association conference held at Farmingdale State College.

Recommended Citation

Floyd, David, "Composers' collected works: a case study in remote work compatible catalog maintenance" (2022). SUNY Library Association Conference.

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