Objectives
1. To build an expansive collection of classical music
from around the world, and to selectively represent the
world's pop, jazz and folk genres. These materials should
support the College's liberal arts curriculum and serve
as resources for study and research.
2. To build a strong collection of videos and DVDs that
represents films of the highest artistic quality. These
materials are also intended to support the College's liberal
arts curriculum and serve as resources for study and research.
3. To help faculty integrate these materials into their
courses, where appropriate.
4. To keep current with advances in audio and video technology,
so that the Libraries' facilities can provide patrons
with the most up-to-date resources.
5. To maintain materials in good condition, both purchased
materials and on-campus recordings, to extend the length
of their usefullness to the college community.
Scope of Collection (sound recordings)
Subject Areas - Our main area of collection has
been and continues to be classical music from around the
world. As the curriculum has changed, we have expanded
our collections of world music, jazz and blues, folk,
and popular music. We strive to collect the music of our
graduates and former students, such as Jacob Heringman
and Herbie Hancock. We also house and maintain an archival
collection of recordings of on-campus concerts.
Languages- No limitations.
Chronological guidelines - No limitations.
Geographical guidelines - No limitations. Be
sure to talk to the Listening Room supervisor about regional
format guidelines.
Date of production - Limited only by availability.
Scope of Collection (videos and DVDs)
History of Collection - Since the 1995-96 school
year, the Listening Room has included both feature and
documentary film in its focus. At its inception, the video
collection concentrated on music and dance performance,
(especially opera and ballet), art history, music history,
and special requests from faculty. With the growing interest
in video/DVD use in the classroom we collect visual material
in all subject areas.
Subject Areas -We collect documentary film in
all subject areas as requested by faculty. We also collect
important American and foreign films from every era, especially
those of particular historic, cultural or artistic merit.
Videos/DVDs that are readily available at local video
rental stores will be avoided except when requested by
faculty for use in courses; it is our intent to provide
access to titles that would otherwise be difficult to
obtain. Our focus is academic rather than recreational,
although these two objectives may overlap.
Languages - No limitations. Foreign films are
purchased with English subtitles. Dubbed versions are
purchased only when subtitled versions are not available.
Chronological guidelines - No limitations.
Geographical guidelines - No limitations.
Date of production - Limited only by availability.
Formats and Types of Materials
Inclusions: Compact discs; VHS video cassettes
as requested or when DVD is not available; Audio cassettes
(only if CDs are unavailable); DVDs unless only available
in VHS.
Exclusions: LP records (gifts may be accepted);
BETA video cassettes; Foreign language instruction tapes;
Books on tape or CD.
Selection Criteria
Funding availability
Curricular relevance
Interdisciplinary nature
Quality of technical production
Collection Recommendations
While the Listening Room supervisor and the Collection
Development librarian have the primary responsibility
to develop the collection, all suggestions from faculty,
staff and students will be carefully considered in conjunction
with our Collection Development policy
You may use the "recommend
a book" link in the bottom right hand corner
of the libraries' catalog, or send emails and marked catalogs
or advertisements to the Listening
Room supervisor. Please include as much of the following
information when making a suggestion:
Sound Recordings
1. Composer and/or Performer
2. Title
3. Label name and number
4. Your name
5. Your e-mail address
Videos/DVDs
1.Title of work
2. Publisher or distributor of work
3. Date of work
We strive to obtain materials as soon as possible. However,
this can take from one to several months. If materials
are needed quickly, please indicate a date on your request
or speak directly with the Listening Room supervisor.
You will be contacted when the item is available for use.
You will also be contacted should we decide not to purchase
your suggestion, with an explanation as to why.
Randye Jones,
Listening Room Supervisor
Phone:3365
Rebecca Stuhr,
Collection Development Librarian
Phone: 3674
Ralph Helt, AV
Center Supervisor
Phone: 3073
