Home School:	The University of Illinois
Class Name:	WISE+: Music Librarianship & Bibliography
Class Number:	LIS 530
Course Tool:	LEEP
Class Section:	ALE
Faculty:	John Wagstaff
Credits:	2 or 4 Credit Hours at host school
Class Description:	Explores music librarianship and music bibliography. Identifies the different types of music library and the professional organizations that represent them; examines why music materials often demand special treatment in a library, for example in acquisition, cataloging and classification, circulation and conservation; introduces basic music reference tools; surveys the history of music printing and bibliography; examines copyright legislation as it affects the music library; identifies different types of music library patron, and assesses those patrons' varied demands on the music library; introduces the professional literature of music librarianship, and assesses what skills and training are needed by current and future music library professionals; examines the role of digitization and other technologies in the future dissemination of music materials. This is a WISE+ course offered in partnership with the Music Library Association.
Seats:	10
Delivery:	Synchronous
Start Date:	1/14/2008
End Date:	4/28/2008
Start Time:	4:30
End Time:	6:30
Time Zone:	United States - Central
Days of Week:	Monday
Last Add Day:	12/14/2007
Residency Start Date:	2/29/2008
Residency End Date:	2/29/2008
Residency Location:	Champaign, IL
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Class Disclaimer:	Students in LEEP classes are expected to actively participate in synchronous, asynchronous, and residential aspects of each course. Please allow 2-3 weeks for grade processing after the end date of the course. Check that this delay will not interfere with deadline dates at your school for graduation or financial aid.