Message from the Chair
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report
Fall Meeting Registration
Seeking Nominations
NEMLA Officers
Publication Information
Message from the Chair
Dear NEMLA Members,
While I no longer mark September with the ceremonious acquisition of a new box of crayons, I can’t deny that I’m still excited by the beginning of each new school year. I hope that you, too, feel ready to greet the fall, whether you’re teaching research methods to new students, replacing summer reading displays with back-to-school exhibits, or resuming your own studies.
Our fall meeting at the Boston Public Library is coming up on Friday, October 17, 2014. Zoe Rath, our Program Chair, and the rest of the Program Committee have organized a wonderful day of presentations and panels, on topics ranging from rock history, to evolving roles in librarianship, to the organization and digitization of archival collections (see below for the complete program). We’ll have time for committee meetings, as well as a chance to tour the BPL’s magnificent central library. And for those of you in town Thursday evening, don’t miss a chance to tour the Boston Symphony Orchestra Archives, followed by dinner with your NEMLA colleagues!
If you’re considering attending a NEMLA meeting for the first time, don’t forget that meeting registration is waived for first-time attendees, and that the chapter has grant funding available for first-time attendees, to cover lunch and travel expenses. If you know interested librarians, library staff, or students, I hope you’ll encourage them to apply for the grant and join us. On another subject, NEMLA needs you! We are searching for volunteers to fill a number of positions, including web editor, media specialist/photographer, and videographer. We’re also looking for members interested in being part of our oral history committee. These are all wonderful ways to be more involved in the chapter and to support the mission and future of music librarianship. Please do consider volunteering: NEMLA depends on our knowledge and skills. If you’re interested in one of these positions, or have questions, please contact Jennifer Hunt, at 617-912-9132 or jhunt at bostonconservatory dot edu.
I look forward to seeing you in Boston next month.
Respectfully submitted,
Kerry Carwile Masteller, Chair
Reference and Digital Program Librarian
Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library, Harvard University
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report
Thank you to all those NEMLA members who have renewed their membership for the upcoming year. Your continued support of NEMLA is very much appreciated and ensures the chapter’s continued success!
Welcome also to any new members who have recently joined us. We hope you enjoy your first year with NEMLA and look forward to meeting you either virtually via Twitter, Facebook, or our Google Group mailing list; or in person at one of our upcoming meetings. NEMLA’s membership year runs from September 1st through August 31st. If you have not yet renewed, please provide your renewal details via the online membership form. Dues can be paid by check or PayPal on the main membership page.
Registration for the upcoming fall meeting in Boston, MA on Friday, October 17th is also now available online. Please register by October 10th to ensure your place. As with previous meetings, we will also be accepting onsite registrations. However, advanced registration is very much encouraged as this not only guarantees you a name tag for the meeting, but also helps us to ensure adequate refreshments are provided on the day. Also, please note that meeting fees have been increased slightly this year, but registering/paying in advance offers a slight discount from onsite payment. If you wish to pay onsite, however, we will be accepting all major credit / debit cards, checks, and cash.
If this is your first NEMLA meeting, in addition to registering, please be sure to apply for funding from our NEMLA First Time Attendees Program by October 10th, 2014. Please note that funding is regrettably not available for all first-time attendees, but we do strive to accommodate as many as we can on a first come, first served basis.
Best wishes for the new semester. See you in Boston!
Sarah Funke Donovan
Digital Project Archivist /
Part Time Library Assistant
Fall Meeting Registration
Our Fall 2014 meeting will take place at the Boston Public Library, Boston, MA, on Friday, October 17th, 2014.
Please register by Friday, October 10th. If you are attending a NEMLA meeting for the first time, we would like to welcome you by waiving the registration fee. However, please be sure to register by clicking on the link above. This ensures that we may prepare a nametag for you and arrange for adequate refreshments. Also, if this will be your first time at a NEMLA meeting, please see our information about the First Time Attendees Program and apply by Friday, October 10th, 2014. Please note that funding is regrettably not available for all first-time attendees, but we do strive to accommodate as many as we can on a first come, first served basis.
For more information about the program, travel and accommodations, and dining and parking options, please visit the NEMLA website.
Seeking Nominations
NEMLA needs you! Serving in a NEMLA position is a rewarding opportunity to serve your chapter, work with your colleagues, and contribute to music librarianship, libraries and collections in New England. Currently, nominations are being sought for the following NEMLA positions:
- Web Editor
Maintain NEMLA website
Maintain NEMLA Google group
Maintain NEMLA Board Google group
Serves as an ex officio member on the NEMLA Board
- Media Specialist/photographer
Photograph/document NEMLA meetings
Work with website editor, newsletter editor, NEMLA board, and programming committee to update website as needed
- Videographer
Videotape meetings; edit and post video to wiki
Work with website editor, newsletter editor, NEMLA board, and programming committee to update website as needed
If you are interested in one of these positions, or if you have any questions, please contact me, Jennifer Hunt, at 617-912-9132 or jhunt at bostonconservatory dot edu. Nominations will be accepted through August 31.
NEMLA Officers
Chair:
Kerry Carwile Masteller
Reference and Digital Program Librarian
Loeb Music Library Music Building,
North Yard Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 02138
kmastell at fas.harvard dot edu
Phone: (617) 495-2794
Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect:
Zoe Rath
Reference Librarian ILL Service
Stan Getz Library
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
zrath at berklee dot edu
Phone: 617-747-8143
Past Chair:
Jennifer Hunt Library Director,
Albert Alphin Library
The Boston Conservatory
8 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02215
jhunt at bostonconservatory dot edu
Phone: (617) 912-9132
Fax: (857) 207-3132
Secretary-Treasurer:
Sarah Funke Donovan
Digital Project Archivist
Boston Symphony Orchestra
301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
sdonovan at bso dot org
Member-At-Large:
Christopher Schiff
Ladd Library Research Services
Bates College
2 Andrews Road
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: (207) 786-6274
Newsletter Editor:
Erica Charis
Outreach Librarian
Stan Getz Library B
erklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
echaris at berklee dot edu
Phone: (617) 747-8465
NEMLA Archivist:
Sofia Becerra-Licha
Archivist
Stan Getz Library
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
sbecerralicha at berklee dot edu
Phone: (617)747-8001
Web Page Editor:
Jennifer Olson
Technical Services
Librarian Archives Allen Library
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
jolson at hartford dot edu
Phone: (860) 768-4625
Fax: (860) 768-5295
Publication Information
New England Quarter Notes is published quarterly in September, December, March/April and June/July.
Back issues may be accessed from http://nemla.musiclibraryassoc.org/newsletters.php
Address all correspondence concerning editorial matters to:
Erica Charis
echaris at berklee dot edu
Inquiries concerning subscription, membership and change of address should be directed to:
Sarah Funke Donovan
sdonovan at bso dot org
Membership year runs September to August.
Regular Personal Membership:$12.00
Student and Retired Membership:$6.00
Institutional Membership$16.00
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