Library Of Congress Classification Schedule Research Articles

Implementing Antiracism in Technical Services

It is a sad reality that racist bias is inherent in cataloging standards and collection development practices. Whether racism in cataloging and collection development practices is intentional or not, Technical Service librarians can be intentional about combatting it. This article presents three antiracist projects implemented to address racism in collection development and classification. Leslie Engelson discusses the results of an effort initiated by the music faculty to determine the representation of BIPOC in the music score collection at Waterfield Library. Brinna Michael demonstrates how racist language is represented in the Library of Congress Classification schedule and her efforts at Pitts Theology Library to update call numbers. Finally, Caitlin Soma details a diversity audit of the books assigned on course reserve at Candler School of Theology to identify potential collection gaps and to encourage faculty to develop curricula that include more diverse voices.

Measuring Query Complexity in Web-Scale Discovery: A Comparison between Two Academic Libraries

This study reports on the examination of search transaction logs from web-scale discovery tools at two Indiana University campuses. The authors discuss how they gathered search queries from transaction logs, categorized queries according to the Library of Congress Classification schedule, and then examined queries using text analysis tools in order to identify which subjects were being searched and whether users were using advanced search options. The results of this investigation demonstrate how transaction logs may be used to communicate user interactions within discovery services. The findings offer detailed insight into the subjects and skills that teaching faculty and librarians should communicate to improve information literacy instruction. The search queries also uncover information needs that provide direction for collection managers.

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes, 2011–2016

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes, 2011–2016 Peter Munstedt (bio) Books and scores listed here are obtained from this journal’s “Books Recently Published” and “Music Received” columns. Publications with imprints before 2014 are not included in the 2016 figures. No distinction is made between paperback and hardback editions, or between volumes issued with accompanying materials (CDs, CD-ROMs, etc.) and those without. In determining prices, hardback edition prices are chosen over paperback and electronic versions. Pricing does not include any electronic versions this year. Books and scores are counted according to the number of titles rather than the number of volumes. Price trends for books are given as a whole and also by language: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Out of 609 books from the “Books Recently Published” columns in 2016, 609 (100 percent) have been used in calculating this year’s price trends. The 2016 figures included 0 books with imprints before 2014 and 0 books without available prices. Broken down by language, the total number of books included in this year’s figures is: English 565 of 565 (100 percent), French 9 of 9 (100 percent), German 27 of 27 (100 percent), Italian 3 of 3 (100 percent), and Spanish 5 of 5 (100 percent). Data for scores as a whole is given first, followed by six score categories. Categories of scores used in “Music Received” do not always correspond directly with categories in this column. In those cases, this compiler has placed the score in the most appropriate or closely related category. “Music Received” columns for 2016 listed 449 scores. Of the 449 scores, 361 (80 percent), met the criterion of having an imprint date of 2014 or later, and were not choral octavos. Prices were available for all scores compiled in this survey. All prices are reported in U.S. dollars and reflect retail prices; they do not reflect discounts or special sale pricing. When given, prices listed in the “Music Received” columns are used in compiling the data. The “Books Recently Published” columns do not include prices. Prices not given in Notes were obtained from a number of online sources including, but not limited to: Amazon.com and its various international sites [End Page 235] (www.amazon.com); GOBI Library Solutions (https://gobi.ebsco.com); Theodore Front Musical Literature (www.tfront.com); and individual publishers’ sites. Prices were converted to U.S. dollars on 30 April 2017 using the Universal Currency Converter (http://www.xe.com/ucc). Although every effort was made to collect and report data accurately, errors and inconsistencies may exist; please use the data with this in mind. This column is intended to show general trends in pricing of music materials, and should be used only as a guide to collection-development planning. The definitions for the categories are: Monographs: Books that are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at ML or MT. All books with an imprint date of 2014 or later, whether issued as installments in a publisher’s continuation under a distinctive series title or issued individually, are included. Historical and monumental editions: Critical editions of scores usually representing specific ethnic, national, geographical or chronological repertories, or the compositions of a particular individual. These scores are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at M2, M3, and M3.1. Historical and monumental editions usually appear with critical apparatus, and include facsimile editions not intended primarily for performance. Titles issued with parts or an accompanying volume of critical notes are counted as one item. Large instrumental works: Orchestral works, concertos, wind ensembles, and band music. Full scores present the notation for all the performing forces required by a composition simultaneously, by means of vertical and horizontal alignment and placement upon each page. Multivoice vocal works: Operas, oratorios, choral works, and musicals. Both full and vocal scores are included. Vocal scores present the text and notation for all the vocal lines required by a composition, but present the notation for all the accompanying instrumental forces condensed and arranged for a single keyboard instrument. Choral octavos are excluded. Chamber ensembles: Scores typically featuring any combination of two to nine solo...

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes, 2010–2015

All numbers presented here are based on data drawn from this journal's Recently Published and Music Received columns. Books and scores reviewed in Notes and imprints before 2013 are not included in the 2015 figures. No distinction is made between paperback and hardback editions, or between volumes issued with accompanying materials (CDs, CD-ROMs, etc.) and those without. If prices are available for both paperback and hardback editions, the price of the hardback edition has been used. Likewise, if a book is available in hard copy and as an electronic text, the price of the hard copy has been used. Book and score counts are based on the number of titles rather than the number of volumes. Price trends for books are given as a whole and also by language: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Out of 531 books from the Recently Published columns in 2015, 531 (100 percent) have been used in calculating this year's price trends. The 2015 figures included 0 books with imprints before 2013 and 0 books without available prices. Broken down by language, the total number of books included in this year's figures is: English 531 of 531 (100 percent) and no books received in French, German, Italian, or Spanish. Data for scores as a whole is given first, followed by six score categories. Categories of scores used in Music Received do not always correspond directly with categories in this column. In those cases, this compiler has placed the score in the most appropriate or closely related category. Music Received columns for 2015 listed 487 scores. Of the 487 scores, 365 (75 percent), met the criterion of having an imprint date of 2013 or later, and were not choral octavos. Prices were available for all scores in this survey. All prices are reported in U.S. dollars and reflect retail prices; they do not reflect discounts or special sale pricing. When given, prices listed in the Music Received columns were used in compiling the data. Prices not given in Notes were obtained from a number of online sources including, but not limited to: Amazon.com and its various international sites (wwrv.amazon.com); Casalini Libri (www.casalini.it); Otto Harrassowitz (www.harrassowitz.de); Theodore Front Musical Literature (www.tfront.com); and individual publishers' sites. Prices were converted to U.S. dollars on 26 February 2016 using the Universal Currency Converter (http://www.xe.com/ucc). Although every effort was made to collect and report data accurately, errors and inconsistencies may exist; please use the data with this in mind. This column is intended to show general trends in pricing of music materials, and should be used only as a guide to collection-development planning. The definitions for the categories are: Monographs: Books that are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at ML or MT. All books with an imprint date of 2013, or later, whether issued as installments in a publisher's continuation under a distinctive series title or issued individually, are included. Historical and monumental editions: Critical editions of scores usually representing specific ethnic, national, geographical or chronological repertories, or the compositions of a particular individual. These scores are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at M2, M3, and M3.1. Historical and monumental editions usually appear with critical apparatus, and include facsimile editions not intended primarily for performance. Titles issued with parts or an accompanying volume of critical notes are counted as one item. Large instrumental works: Orchestral works, concertos, wind ensembles, and band music. Full scores present the notation for all the performing forces required by a composition simultaneously, by means of vertical and horizontal alignment and placement upon each page. Multivoice vocal works: Operas, oratorios, choral works, and musicals. …

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes , 2009–2014

All numbers presented here are based on data drawn from this journal's Recently Published and Music Received columns. Books and scores reviewed in Notes and imprints before 2012 are not included in the 2014 figures. No distinction is made between paperback and hardback editions, or between volumes issued with accompanying materials (CDs, CD-ROMs, etc.) and those without. If prices are available for both paperback and hardback editions, the price of the hardback edition has been used. Likewise, if a book is available in hard copy and as an electronic text, the price of the hard copy has been used. Book and score counts are based on the number of titles rather than the number of volumes. Price trends for books are given as a whole and also by language: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Out of 662 books from the Recently Published columns in 2014, 650 (98 percent) have been used in calculating this year's price trends. Not included in the 2014 figures are 7 books with imprints before 2012, and 5 books without available prices. Broken down by language, the total number of books included in this year's figures is: English 643 of 655 (98 percent); French, 4 of 4 (100 percent); German, 3 of 3 (100 percent); and no books received in Italian or Spanish. Data for scores as a whole is given first, followed by six score categories. Categories of scores used in Music Received do not always correspond directly with categories in this column. In those cases, this compiler has placed the score in the most appropriate or closely related category. Music Received columns for 2014 listed 464 scores. Of the 464 scores, 418 (90 percent), met the criteria of having an imprint date of 2012 or later, and were not choral octavos. Prices were available for all scores in this survey. All prices are reported in U.S. dollars and reflect retail prices; they do not reflect discounts or special sale pricing. When given, prices listed in the Music Received columns were used in compiling the data. Prices not given in Notes were obtained from a number of online sources including, but not limited to: Amazon.com and its various international sites (www.amazon.com); Casalini Libri (www.casalini.it); Otto Harrassowitz (www.harrassowitz.de); Theodore Front Musical Literature (www.tfront.com); and individual publishers' sites. Prices were converted to U.S. dollars on 6 February 2015 using the Universal Currency Converter (www.xe.com/ucc). Although every effort was made to collect and report data accurately, errors and inconsistencies may exist; please use the data with this in mind. This column is intended to show general trends in pricing of music materials, and should be used only as a guide to collection-development planning. The definitions for the categories are: Monographs: Books that are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at ML or MT. All books with an imprint date of 2012, or later, whether issued as installments in a publisher's continuation under a distinctive series title or issued individually, are included. Historical and monumental editions: Critical editions of scores usually representing specific ethnic, national, geographical, or chronological repertories, or the compositions of a particular individual. These scores are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at M2, M3, and M3.1. Historical and monumental editions usually appear with critical apparatus, and include facsimile editions not intended primarily for performance. Titles issued with parts or an accompanying volume of critical notes are counted as one item. Large instrumental works: Orchestral works, concertos, wind ensembles, and band music. Full scores present the notation for all the performing forces required by a composition simultaneously, by means of vertical and horizontal alignment and placement upon each page. …

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes , 2008–2013

All numbers presented here are based on data drawn from this journal's Recently Published and Music Received columns. Books and scores reviewed in Notes and imprints before 2011 are not included in the 2013 figures. No distinction is made between paperback and hardback editions, or between volumes issued with accompanying materials (CDs, CD-ROMs, etc.) and those without. If prices are available for both paperback and hardback editions, the price of the hardback edition has been used. Likewise, if a book is available in hardcopy and as an electronic text, the price of the hardcopy has been used. Book and score counts are based on the number of titles rather than the number of volumes. Price trends for books are given as a whole and also by language: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Out of 890 books from the Recently Published columns in 2013, 866 (97 percent) have been used in calculating this year's price trends. Not included in the 2013 figures are 5 books with imprints before 2011 and 19 books without available prices. Broken down by language, the total number of books included in this year's figures is: English 768 of 784 (98 percent); French, 46 of 47 (98 percent); German, 38 of 39 (97 percent); Italian, 6 of 6 (100 percent); and Spanish, 8 of 14 (57 percent). Data for scores as a whole is given first, followed by six score categories. Categories of scores used in Music Received do not always correspond directly with categories in this column. In those cases, this compiler has placed the score in the most appropriate or closely related category. Music Received columns for 2013 listed 522 scores. Of the 522 scores, 433 (83 percent), met the criterion of having an imprint date of 2011 or later and were not choral octavos. Prices were available for all scores in this survey. All prices are reported in U.S. dollars and reflect retail prices; they do not reflect discounts or special sale pricing. When given, prices listed in the Music Received columns were used in compiling the data. Prices not given in Notes were obtained from a number of online sources including, but not limited to: Amazon.com and its various international sites (www.amazon.com); Casalini Libri (www.casalini.it); Otto Harrassowitz (www.harrassowitz.de); Theodore Front Musical Literature (www.tfront.com); and individual publishers' sites. Prices were converted to U.S. dollars on 18 April 2014 using the Universal Currency Converter (http://www.xe.com/ucc). Although every effort was made to collect and report data accurately, errors and inconsistencies may exist; please use the data with this in mind. This column is intended to show general trends in pricing of music materials and should be used only as a guide to collection-development planning. The definitions for the categories are: Monographs: Books that are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at ML or MT. All books with an imprint date of 2011, or later, whether issued as installments in a publisher's continuation under a distinctive series title or issued individually, are included. Historical and monumental editions: Critical editions of scores usually representing specific ethnic, national, geographical or chronological repertories, or the compositions of a particular individual. These scores are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at M2, M3, and M3.1. Historical and monumental editions usually appear with critical apparatus, and include facsimile editions not intended primarily for performance. Titles issued with parts or an accompanying volume of critical notes are counted as one item. Large instrumental works: Orchestral works, concertos, wind ensembles, and band music. Full scores present the notation for all the performing forces required by a composition simultaneously, by means of vertical and horizontal alignment and placement upon each page. …

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes , 2007-2012

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes, 2007-2012 Kerri Scannell Baunach All numbers presented here are based on data drawn from this journal's "Books Recently Published" and "Music Received" columns. Books and scores reviewed in Notes and imprints before 2010 are not included in the 2012 figures. No distinction is made between paperback and hardback editions, or between volumes issued with accompanying materials (CDs, CD-ROMs, etc.) and those without. If prices are available for both paperback and hardback editions, the price of the hardback edition has been used. Likewise, if a book is available in hardcopy and as an electronic text, the price of the hardcopy has been used. Book and score counts are based on the number of titles rather than the number of volumes. Price trends for books are given as a whole and also by language: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Out of 1,425 books from the "Books Recently Published" columns in 2012, 1,315 (92 percent) have been used in calculating this year's price trends. Not included in the 2012 figures are 67 books with imprints before 2010 and 43 books without available prices; also note the books from the June 2012 issue were not included because they duplicated the March 2012 issue. Broken down by language, the total number of books included in this year's figures is: English 921 of 965 (95 percent); French, 159 of 167 (95 percent); German, 151 of 180 (84 percent); Italian, 19 of 20 (95 percent); and Spanish, 65 of 93 (70 percent). Data for scores as a whole are given first, followed by six score categories. Categories of scores used in "Music Received" do not always correspond directly with categories in this column. In those cases, this compiler has placed the score in the most appropriate or closely related category. "Music Received" columns for 2012 listed 520 scores. Of the 520 scores, 440 (85 percent), met the criterion of having an imprint date of 2010 or later and were not choral octavos. Prices were available for all scores in this survey. All prices are reported in U.S. dollars and reflect retail prices; they do not reflect discounts or special sale pricing. When given, prices listed in the "Music Received" columns were used in compiling the data. Prices not given in Notes were obtained from a number of online sources including, but not limited to: Amazon.com and its various international sites (www.amazon.com); Casalini Libri (www.casalini.it); Otto Harrassowitz [End Page 249] (www.harrassowitz.de); Theodore Front Musical Literature (www.tfront.com); and individual publishers' sites. Prices were converted to U.S. dollars on 22 April 2013 using the Universal Currency Converter (http://www.xe.com/ucc). Although every effort was made to collect and report data accurately, errors and inconsistencies may exist; please use the data with this in mind. This column is intended to show general trends in pricing of music materials and should be used only as a guide to collection-development planning. The definitions for the categories are: Monographs: Books that are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at ML or MT. All books with an imprint date of 2010, or later, whether issued as installments in a publisher's continuation under a distinctive series title or issued individually, are included. Historical and monumental editions: Critical editions of scores usually representing specific ethnic, national, geographical, or chronological repertories, or the compositions of a particular individual. These scores are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at M2, M3, and M3.1. Historical and monumental editions usually appear with critical apparatus, and include facsimile editions not intended primarily for performance. Titles issued with parts or an accompanying volume of critical notes are counted as one item. Large instrumental works: Orchestral works, concertos, wind ensembles, and band music. Full scores present the notation for all the performing forces required by a composition simultaneously, by means of vertical and horizontal alignment and placement upon each page. Multivoice vocal works: Operas, oratorios, choral works, and musicals. Both full and vocal scores are included. Vocal scores present the text and notation for...

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes , 2006-2011

All numbers presented here are based on data drawn from this journal's Recently Published and Music Received columns. Books and scores reviewed in Notes and imprints before 2009 are not included in the 2011 figures. No distinction is made between paperback and hardback editions, or between volumes issued with accompanying materials (CDs, CD-ROMs, etc.) and those without. If prices are available for both paperback and hardback editions, the price of the hardback edition has been used. Likewise, if a book is available in hard copy and as an electronic text, the price of the hardcopy has been used. Book and score counts are based on the number of titles rather than the number of volumes. Price trends for books are given as a whole and also by language: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Out of 958 books from the Recently Published columns in 2011, 799 (83 percent) have been used in calculating this year's price trends. Not included in the 2011 figures are 119 books with imprints before 2009 and 40 books without available prices. Broken down by language, the total number of books included in this year's figures is: English, 585 of 668 (88 percent); French, 38 of 46 (83 percent); German, 80 of 108 (74 percent); Italian, 22 of 28 (79 percent); and Spanish, 74 of 108 (69 percent). Data for scores as a whole is given first, followed by six score categories. Categories of scores used in Music Received do not always correspond directly with categories in this column. In those cases, this compiler has placed the score in the most appropriate or closely related category. Music Received columns for 2011 listed 466 scores. Of the 466 scores, 350 (75 percent), met the criterion of having an imprint date of 2009 or later and were not choral octavos. Prices were available for all scores in this survey. All prices are reported in U.S. dollars and reflect retail prices; they do not reflect discounts or special sale pricing. When given, prices listed in the Music Received columns were used in compiling the data. Prices not given in Notes were obtained from a number of online sources including, but not limited to: Amazon.com and its various international sites (www.amazon.com); Casalini Libri (www.casalini.it); Otto Harrasso-witz (www.harrassowitz.de); Theodore Front Musical Literature (www.tfront.com); and individual publishers' sites. Prices were converted to U.S. dollars on 17 May 2012 using the Universal Currency Converter (http://www.xe.com/ucc). Although every effort was made to collect and report data accurately, errors and inconsistencies may exist; please use the data with this in mind. This column is intended to show general trends in pricing of music materials and should be used only as a guide to collection-development planning. The definitions for the categories are: Monographs: Books that are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at ML or MT. All books with an imprint date of 2009, or later, whether issued as installments in a publisher's continuation under a distinctive series title or issued individually, are included. Historical and monumental editions: Critical editions of scores usually representing specific ethnic, national, geographical or chronological repertories, or the compositions of a particular individual. These scores are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at M2, M3, and M3.1. Historical and monumental editions usually appear with critical apparatus, and include facsimile editions not intended primarily for performance. Titles issued with parts or an accompanying volume of critical notes are counted as one item. Large instrumental works: Orchestral works, concertos, wind ensembles, and band music. Full scores present the notation for all the performing forces required by a composition simultaneously, by means of vertical and horizontal alignment and placement upon each page. …

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes , 2005-2010

All numbers presented here are based on data drawn from this journal's Recently Published and Music Received columns. Books and scores reviewed in Notes and imprints before 2008 are not included in the 2010 figures. No distinction is made between paperback and hardback editions, or between volumes issued with accompanying materials (CDs, CD-ROMs, etc.) and those without. If prices are available for both paperback and hardback editions, the price of the hardback edition has been used. Likewise, if a book is available in hardcopy and as an electronic text, the price of the hardcopy has been used. Book and score counts are based on the number of titles rather than the number of volumes. Price trends for books are given as a whole and also by language: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Out of 11,204 books from the Recently Published columns in 2010, 1,064 (88 percent) have been used in calculating this year's price trends. Not included in the 2010 figures are seventy-eight books with imprints before 2008, sixty books without available prices, one book that was irrelevant, and one book abandoned in publication. Broken down by language, the total number of books included in this year's figures is: English, 728 of 808 (90 percent); French, 122 of 132 (92 percent); German, 114 of 122 (93 percent); Italian, 47 of 50 (94 percent); and Spanish, 53 of 92 (58 percent). Data for scores as a whole are given first, followed by six score categories. Categories of scores used in Music Received do not always correspond directly with categories in this column. In those cases, this compiler has placed the score in the most appropriate or closely related category. Music Received columns for 2010 listed 414 scores. Of the 414 scores, 302 (73 percent), met the criterion of having an imprint date of 2008 or later and were not choral octavos. Prices were available for all scores in this survey. All prices are reported in U.S. dollars and reflect retail prices; they do not reflect discounts or special sale pricing. When given, prices listed in the Music Received columns were used in compiling the data. Prices not given in Notes were obtained from a number of online sources including, but not limited to: Amazon.com and its various international sites (www.amazon.com); Casalini Libri (www.casalini.it); Otto Harrassowitz (www.harrassowitz.de); Theodore Front Musical Literature (www.tfront.com); and individual publishers' sites. Prices were converted to U.S. dollars on 28 January 2011 using the Universal Currency Converter (http://www.xe.com/ucc). Although every effort was made to collect and report data accurately, errors and inconsistencies may exist; please use the data with this in mind. This column is intended to show general trends in pricing of music materials and should be used only as a guide to collection-development planning. The definitions for the categories are: Monographs: Books that are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at ML or MT. All books with an imprint date of 2008, or later, whether issued as installments in a publisher's continuation under a distinctive series title or issued individually, are included. Historical and monumental editions: Critical editions of scores usually representing specific ethnic, national, geographical or chronological repertories, or the compositions of a particular individual. These scores are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at M2, M3, and M3.1. Historical and monumental editions usually appear with critical apparatus, and include facsimile editions not intended primarily for performance. Titles issued with parts or an accompanying volume of critical notes are counted as one item. Large instrumental works: Orchestral works, concertos, wind ensembles, and band music. Full scores present the notation for all the performing forces required by a composition simultaneously, by means of vertical and horizontal alignment and placement upon each page. …

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes, 2003–2008

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes, 2003–2008 Paula Hickner (bio) All numbers presented here are based on data drawn from this journal’s “Books Recently Published” and “Music Received” columns. Books and scores reviewed in Notes and imprints before 2006 are not included in the 2008 figures. No distinction is made between paperback and hardback editions, or between volumes issued with accompanying materials (CDs, CD-ROMs, etc.) and those without. If prices are available for both paperback and hardback editions, the price of the hardback edition has been used. Likewise, if a book is available in hardcopy and as an electronic text, the price of the hardcopy has been used. Book and score counts are based on the number of titles rather than the number of volumes. Price trends for books are given as a whole and also by language: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Out of 1,291 books from the “Books Recently Published” columns in 2008, 1,063 (82 percent) have been used in calculating this year’s price trends. Not included in the 2008 figures are 201 books with imprints before 2006, and twenty-seven books without available prices. Broken down by language, the total number of books included in this year’s figures is: English 758 of 837 (91 percent); French, 76 of 99 (77 percent); German, 128 of 184 (70 percent); Italian, 33 of 52 (63 percent); and Spanish, 68 of 119 (57 percent). Data for scores as a whole is given first, followed by six score categories. Categories of scores used in “Music Received” do not always correspond directly with categories in this column. In those cases, this compiler has placed the score in the most appropriate or closely related category. “Music Received” columns for 2008 listed 431 scores. Of the 431 scores, 326 (76 percent), met the criterion of having an imprint date of 2006 or later and were not choral octavos. Prices were available for all scores in this survey. All prices are reported in U.S. dollars and reflect retail prices; they do not reflect discounts or special sale pricing. When given, prices listed in the “Music Received” columns were used in compiling the data. Prices not given in Notes were obtained from a number of online sources including, [End Page 262] but not limited to: Amazon.com and its various international sites ( www.amazon.com ); Casalini Libri ( www.casalini.it ); Otto Harrassowitz ( www.harrassowitz.de ); Theodore Front Musical Literature ( www.tfront.com ); and individual publishers’ sites. Prices were converted to U.S. dollars on 7 May 2009 using the Universal Currency Converter ( http://www.xe.com/ucc ). Although every effort was made to collect and report data accurately, errors and inconsistencies may exist; please use the data with this in mind. This column is intended to show general trends in pricing of music materials and should be used only as a guide to collection-development planning. The definitions for the categories are: Monographs: Books that are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at ML or MT. All books with an imprint date of 2006, or later, whether issued as installments in a publisher’s continuation under a distinctive series title or issued individually, are included. Historical and monumental editions: Critical editions of scores usually representing specific ethnic, national, geographical or chronological repertories, or the compositions of a particular individual. Theses scores are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at M2, M3, and M3.1. Historical and monumental editions usually appear with critical apparatus, and include facsimile editions not intended primarily for performance. Titles issued with parts or an accompanying volume of critical notes are counted as one item. Large instrumental works: Orchestral works, concertos, wind ensembles, and band music. Full scores present the notation for all the performing forces required by a composition simultaneously, by means of vertical and horizontal alignment and placement upon each page. Multivoice vocal works: Operas, oratorios, choral works, and musicals. Both full and vocal scores are included. Vocal scores present the text and notation for all the vocal lines required by a composition, but present the notation for all the accompanying instrumental forces...

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes, 2002–2007

As in previous years, all numbers presented here are based on data drawn from this journal's Recently Published and Music Received columns. Books and scores reviewed in Notes and imprints before 2005 are not included in the 2007 figures. No distinction is made between paperback and hardback editions, or between volumes issued with accompanying materials (CDs, CD-ROMs, etc.) and those without. If prices are available for both paperback and hardback editions, the price of the hardback edition has been used. Likewise, if a book is available in hardcopy and as an electronic text, the price of the hardcopy has been used. Book and score counts are based on the number of titles rather than the number of volumes. Price trends for books are given as a whole and also by language: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Out of 931 books from the Recently Published columns in 2007, 815 (88 percent) have been used in calculating this year's price trends. Not included in the 2007 figures are eighty-six books with imprints before 2005, nine books without available prices, and eleven duplicate listings. Broken down by language, the total number of books included in this year's figures is: English, 682 of 762 (90 percent); French, 39 of 45 (87 percent); German, 52 of 62 (84 percent); Italian, 14 of 16 (88 percent); and Spanish, 20 of 29 (70 percent). As with books, data for scores as a whole are given first, followed by six score categories. Categories of scores used in Music Received do not always correspond directly with categories in this column. In those cases, this compiler has placed the score in the most appropriate or closely related category. Music Received columns for 2007 listed 532 scores. Of the 532 scores, 471 (89 percent) met the criterion of having an imprint date of 2005 or later and were not choral octavos. Prices were available for all scores in this survey. All prices are reported in U.S. dollars and reflect retail prices; they do not reflect discounts or special sale pricing. When given, prices listed in the Music Received columns were used in compiling the data. Prices not given in Notes were obtained from a number of online sources including, but not limited to: Amazon.com and its various international sites (www.amazon.com); Casalini Libri (www.casalini.it); Otto Harrasso-witz (www.harrassowitz.de); Puvill Libros (www.puvill.com); Theodore Front Musical Literature (www.tfront.com); and individual publishers' sites. Prices were converted to U.S. dollars on 6 and 7 May 2008 using the Universal Currency Converter (http://www.xe.com/ucc). Although every effort was made to collect and report data accurately, errors and inconsistencies may exist; please use the data with this in mind. This column is intended to show general trends in pricing of music materials and should be used only as a guide to collection-development planning. The definitions for the categories are: Monographs: Books that are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at ML or MT. All books with an imprint date of 2005 or later, whether issued as installments in a publisher's continuation under a distinctive series title or issued individually, are included. Historical and monumental editions: Critical editions of scores usually representing specific ethnic, national, geographical, or chronological repertories, or the compositions of a particular individual. These scores are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at M2, M3, and M3.1. Historical and monumental editions usually appear with critical apparatus, and include facsimile editions not intended primarily for performance. Titles issued with parts or an accompanying volume of critical notes are counted as one item. Large instrumental works: Orchestral works, concertos, wind ensembles, and band music. Full scores present the notation for all the performing forces required by a composition simultaneously, by means of vertical and horizontal alignment and placement upon each page. …

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes, 2001-2006

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes, 2001–2006 Paula Hickner (bio) As in previous years, all numbers presented here are based on data drawn from this journal's "Books Recently Published" and "Music Received" columns. Books and scores reviewed in Notes and imprints before 2004 are not included in the 2006 figures. No distinction is made between paperback and hardback editions, or between volumes issued with accompanying materials (CDs, CD-ROMs, etc.) and those without. If prices are available for both paperback and hardback editions, the price of the hardback edition has been used. Likewise, if a book is available in hardcopy and as an electronic text, the price of the hardcopy has been used. Price trends for books are given as a whole and also by language: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Out of 1,459 books from the "Books Recently Published" columns in 2006, 1,237 (85 percent) have been used in calculating this year's price trends. Not included in the 2006 figures are 165 books with imprints before 2004, and fifty-seven books without available prices. Broken down by language, the total number of books included in this year's figures are: English, 740 of 852 (87 percent); French, 152 of 170 (89 percent); German, 234 of 268 (87 percent); Italian, 35 of 47 (74 percent); and Spanish, 76 of 122 (62 percent). As with books, data for scores as a whole are given first, followed by six score categories. Categories of scores used in "Music Received" do not always correspond directly with categories in this column. In those cases, this compiler has placed the score in the most appropriate or closely related category. "Music Received" columns for 2006 listed 533 scores. Of the 533 scores, 462 (87 percent) met the criterion of having an imprint date of 2004 or later and were not choral octavos. Prices were available for all scores in this survey. All prices are reported in U.S. dollars and reflect retail prices; they do not reflect discounts or special sale pricing. When given, prices listed in the "Music Received" columns were used in compiling the data. Prices not given in Notes were obtained from a number of online sources including, but not limited to: Amazon.com and its various international [End Page 248] sites (www.amazon.com); Casalini Libri (www.casalini.it); Otto Harrassowitz (www.harrassowitz.de); Puvill Libros (www.puvill.com); Theodore Front Musical Literature (www.tfront.com); and individual publishers' sites. Prices were converted to U.S. dollars on 4 and 7 May 2007 using the Universal Currency Converter (http://www.xe.com/ucc). Although every effort was made to collect and report data accurately, errors and inconsistencies may exist; please use the data with this in mind. This column is intended to show general trends in pricing of music materials and should be used only as a guide to collection-development planning. The definitions for the categories are: * * * Monographs: Books that are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at ML or MT. All books with an imprint date of 2004 or later, whether issued as installments in a publisher's continuation under a distinctive series title or issued individually, are included. * * * Historical and monumental editions: Critical editions of scores usually representing specific ethnic, national, geographical, or chronological repertories, or the compositions of a particular individual. These scores are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at M2, M3, and M3.1. Historical and monumental editions usually appear with critical apparatus, and include facsimile editions not intended primarily for performance. Titles issued with parts or an accompanying volume of critical notes are counted as one item. * * * Large instrumental works: Orchestral works, concertos, wind ensembles, and band music. Full scores present the notation for all the performing forces required by a composition simultaneously, by means of vertical and horizontal alignment and placement upon each page. * * * Multivoice vocal work: Operas, oratorios, choral works, and musicals. Both full and vocal scores are included. Vocal scores present the text and notation for all the vocal lines required by a composition, but present the notation for all the accompanying instrumental forces condensed and arranged...

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes, 2000-2005

This column follows the format as laid out in previous years. All numbers presented here are based on data drawn from this journal's Recently Published and Music Received columns. Books and scores reviewed in Notes and imprints before 2003 are not included in the 2005 figures. No distinction is made between paperback and hardback editions, or between volumes issued with accompanying materials (CDs, CDROMs, etc.) and those without. If prices are available for both paperback and hardback editions, the price of the hardback edition has been used. Likewise, if a book is available in hardcopy and as an electronic text, the price of the hardcopy has been used. As before, price trends for books are given as a whole and also by language: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Out of 1,575 books from the Recently Published columns in 2005, 1,337 (85 percent) have been used in calculating this year's price trends. Not included in the 2005 figures are 202 books with imprints before 2003, thirty-two books without available prices, two books which had each been listed twice, and two books which, at the time of this writing, were available only as free downloads from Web sites. Broken down by language, the total number of books included in this year's figures are: English, 835 of 950 (88 percent); French, 101 of 116 (87 percent); German, 209 of 252 (83 percent); Italian, 112 of 129 (87 percent); and Spanish, 80 of 128 (63 percent). As with books, data for scores as a whole are given first, followed by six score categories. Categories of scores used in Music Received do not always correspond directly with categories in this column. In those cases, this compiler has placed the score in the most appropriate or closely related category. A total of 464 scores were listed in the 2005 Music Received columns. Of the 464 scores, 366 (79 percent) met the criterion of having an imprint date of 2003 or later and were not choral octavos. Prices were available for all scores in this survey. All prices are reported in U.S. dollars and reflect retail prices; they do not reflect discounts or special sale pricing. When given, prices listed in the Music Received columns were used in compiling the data. Prices not given in Notes were obtained from a number of online sources including, but not limited to: Theodore Front Musical Literature (www.tfront.com); Otto Harrassowitz (www.harrassowitz.de); Casalini Libri (www.casalini.it); Puvill Libros (www.puvill.com); Amazon.com and its various international sites (www.amazon.com); and individual publishers' sites. Prices were converted to U.S. dollars during the week of 18 June 2006 using the Universal Currency Converter (http://www.xe.com/ucc). Although every effort was made to collect and report data accurately, errors and inconsistencies may exist; please use the data with this in mind. This column is intended to show general trends in pricing of music materials and should be used only as a guide to collection-development planning. The definitions for the categories are: Monographs: Books that are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at ML or MT. All books with an imprint date of 2003 or later, whether issued as installments in a publisher's continuation under a distinctive series title or issued individually, are included. Historical and monumental editions: Critical editions of scores usually representing specific ethnic, national, geographical, or chronological repertories, or the compositions of a particular individual. These scores are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at M2, M3, and M3.1. Historical and monumental editions usually appear with critical apparatus, and include facsimile editions not intended primarily for performance. Titles issued with parts or an accompanying volume of critical notes are counted as one item. Large instrumental works: Orchestral works, concertos, wind ensembles, and band music. …

Reclassifying the Official Records of the United Nations: A Library's United Effort

ABSTRACT In 2001, the Cataloging and Government Documents Departments of the Green Library at Florida International University (FIU) embarked on a project to reclassify the Official Records of the United Nations (UN). Some documents had been classed in the superseded Library of Congress (LC) classification JX and some had only UN document numbers. FIU decided to unite the collection in the new LC classification schedule, JZ. Because LC had classified only one Official Record, there was no pattern to follow in creating classification numbers. Likewise, few other libraries were using the new schedule. As the reclassification project began, it became clear that the classification numbers for serials could not be cuttered in the usual manner and that, somehow, session numbers had to be included. Addenda, corrigenda, annexes, and the various subordinate bodies also presented many complexities.

Prices of Music Monographs and Scores as Reflected in Notes, 1999-2004

This column follows the format as laid out in previous years. All numbers presented here are based on data drawn from this journal's Recently Published and Music Received columns. Books and scores reviewed in Notes and imprints before 2002 are not included in the 2004 figures. No distinction is made between paperback and hardback editions, or between volumes issued with accompanying materials (CDs, CD-ROMs, etc.) and those without. If prices are available for both paperback and hardback editions, the price of the hardback edition has been used. As before, price trends for books are given as a whole and are also separated by language: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. (Please note that the alphabetical arrangement of languages differs from previous years.) Out of 1,880 books from the Recently Published column in 2004, 1,646 books, or 88 percent (1) met the criterion of having an imprint date of 2002 or later. Of that number, prices could be found for 1,555 books, or 94 percent. These numbers by language are as follows: Number Books With Percent Number Percent From Notes 2002- 2002- With Prices With Prices Language Columns Imprint Imprint Available Available English 1,017 937 92 884 94 French 171 147 86 142 97 German 331 274 83 273 100 Italian 177 139 79 136 98 Spanish 184 149 81 120 81 As with books, data for scores as a whole are given first, followed by six score categories. Categories of scores used in Music Received do not always correspond directly with categories in this column. In those cases, this compiler has placed the score in the most appropriate or closely related category. A total of 650 scores were listed in the Music Received column. Of these, 92 percent, or 595 had an imprint date of 2002 or later. Of the 595 scores, prices were available for 588, or 99 percent. These numbers for the various scores are as follows: Number Scores Percent Number Percent From With With With With Notes 2002- 2002- Prices Prices Format Columns Imprint Imprint Available Available Historical & 90 82 91 78 95 Monumental Editions Large Instrumental 62 59 95 58 98 Multivoice Vocal 42 38 90 38 100 Chamber Ensembles 124 113 91 113 100 Solo Instrumental 306 281 92 279 99 Solo Voice 26 22 85 22 100 All prices are reported in U.S. dollars and reflect retail prices; they do not reflect discounts or special sale pricing. Unless otherwise noted, prices presented are per volume. When given, prices listed in the Music Received column were used in compiling the data. Prices not given in Notes were obtained from a number of online sources including, but not limited to: Theodore Front Musical Literature (www.tfront.com); Otto Harrassowitz (www.harrassowitz.de); Casalini Libri (www.casalini.it); Puvill Libros (www.puvill.com); Amazon.com (including its international sites); OCLC WorldCat; and individual publishers' sites. Prices were converted to U.S. dollars during the week of 19 June 2005 using the Universal Currency Converter (http://www.xe.com/ucc). Although every effort was made to collect and report data accurately, errors and inconsistencies may exist; please use the data with this in mind. This column is intended to show general trends in pricing of music materials and should be used only as a guide to collection-development planning. The definitions for the categories are: Monographs: Books that are typically classified in the Library of Congress classification schedule at ML or MT. …

Veterinary Subject Headings and Classification:

Monographic titles in the Iowa State University collection within the classification range SF600-1100 (Veterinary Medicine) were analyzed for appropriateness of assigned subject headings and for fit into existing Library of Congress Classification Schedule S (Agriculture). Observations made during the study led to several suggestions on how improved access to monographic titles in the field of veterinary medicine might be provided by LCSH and the LC classification scheme