http://atmla.blog.musiclibraryassoc.org/

Now accepting proposals at this link: 

http://atmla.blog.musiclibraryassoc.org/call-for-proposals/

Proposals are due on August 12 and notification of acceptance will be sent August 19th.

Questions can be submitted to Steve Henry

A LibGuide for the meeting, including the program schedule, registration form, hotel information, and restaurants/activities (including the annual bike trip) can be found at: https://pitt.libguides.com/atmla2018

We're excited to see everyone!

TRAVEL GRANT: 

To apply for the ATMLA travel grant to attend chapter meetings apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/ctxZ6KPrJNrJYrvz1

For more information: https://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/mpage/atmla_meetings

Peabody Institute librarians Kathleen DeLaurenti and Matt Testa and Catholic University graduate student Paul Sommerfeld are working with BSO ensemble librarian Michael Ferraguto to gather concert information from electronic records and archived concert programs. The librarians are building and refining a data set about the orchestra’s thousands of public performances, with information on where and when the concerts took place, what pieces the orchestra played, and who performed as a conductor or soloist.

“Performance data provides an immense, rich data set for our scholars and researchers. The New York Philharmonic has been leading the way with making this kind of information available to patrons and scholars,” said Kathleen DeLaurenti, Head Librarian the Peabody Institute and chair of the Music Library Association Atlantic Chapter. “I was thrilled when Michael approached me about this project. It will provide a fun tool for BSO patrons to see how often their favorite Beethoven Symphony has been on the program; but that information will give researchers important insight into representation, trends, and popularity of repertoire.”

The resulting data set will be openly available to researchers on the GitHub site and will have an interactive interface hosted through a partnership with the Open Music Library.

“We hope this is just the first step in uncovering the amazing archives of the BSO,” DeLaurenti says. “The orchestra has been a centerpiece to the musical life of Baltimore for over 100 years and we’re excited to make that history available to the citizens of Baltimore and the global research community.”

This project is funded by the Atlantic Chapter of the Music Library Association with additional funding from the Music Library Association Chapter Grant program. 

For information regarding the program, registration, transportation, lodging, and more please visit http://libguides.musiclibraryassoc.org/atmla-gnymla-2017. 

Application deadline is extended to January 8, 2016.

Applications are now being accepted for a travel grant funded by the Music Library Association, Atlantic Chapter. The grant supports travel, meeting registration, hotel and subsistence expenses to attend the Annual Meeting of MLA in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 2-5, 2016.

The chapter will provide up to $500 total.  The award is typically given to one individual, but the committee may choose to divide it among two or more individuals.

Applicants must reside in the area comprising ATMLA (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia and West Virginia), and also be in at least one of the following eligible categories:

A graduate library school student (by the time of the meeting) aspiring to become a music librarian;

A recent graduate (within one year of degree) of a graduate program in librarianship who is seeking a professional position as a music librarian;

a) A graduate library school student (by the time of the meeting) aspiring to become a music librarian;

b) A recent graduate (within one year of degree) of a graduate program in librarianship who is seeking a professional position as a music librarian;

c) A music librarian (holding a Master of Library Science degree or qualifications granting an equivalent status at her/his employing institution) in the first two years of her/his professional career, or;

d) A library paraprofessional working with music materials as a significant portion of his/her job responsibilities.

Applicants must submit the following to arrive by January 8, 2016:

1. A letter of application which includes (a) an explanation of the reasons for attending the meeting, (b) a justification of financial need, and (c) a budget. The budget should outline any additional funding sources. Applicants currently working in libraries or archives must include evidence that one has sought financial support from one’s employing institution to attend the meeting and that such request was either denied or insufficiently met;
2. A current résumé or vita;
3. One letter of support that speaks to the applicant’s ability to contribute to the field of music librarianship.

Hotel accommodations will be funded at the double-occupancy rate; that is, one half of the daily rate, plus tax.

Mail or email the application and supporting materials to arrive by January 8, 2016 to:

David M. King

Chair, ATMLA

Music, Film and Audio

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

4400 Forbes Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

kingd@carnegielibrary.org

412-622-3105

If you have questions regarding the grant or the application process, please feel free to contact David.

The recipient will be notified by January 20, 2016, and announced on ATMLA-L, the chapter’s electronic discussion list, immediately thereafter. Recipients who are not already members of ATMLA are expected to join before receiving their award. Annual student/paraprofessional membership in ATMLA is currently $7.00; membership for librarians is $12.00.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Sincerely,

David M. King, Chair

Kathleen DeLaurenti, Chair Elect

Steve Henry, Secretary-Treasurer