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Book SynopsisDiscusses the variable conceptions of art, culture and civilization, and their effects in the formation of library institutions and examines differences and tensions in art, culture and civilization discourses to build a picture of the moral narratives influencing library and cultural institutions.
Trade ReviewMusic, Culture, and the Library is a very good book. It targets a neglected topic, is clearly written, rigorously researched, and ambitious in its scope. * The Library Quarterly *
Sophisticated placement of familiar questions of library collection policy within the wider context of alternative social attitudes toward art and culture...highly pertinent to local issues...nice book. -- Patrick Wilson, Professor Emeritus, School of Information Management and Sytems, University of California, Berkeley
If only every type of library received a cultural discussion as thoughtful and instructive as this one, we'd begin to understand more deeply the multiple and complex roles libraries currently fill in contemporary societies. Congratulations to Sanna Talja for penetrating analysis of music libraries that ought to have a ripple effect throughout LIS research and practice. -- Wayne A. Wiegand, Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Co-Director, Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Official Music Library Policy Statements Chapter 4 Chapter 2 The Interpretative Repertoires of the Music Library Chapter 5 Chapter 3 The Common Culture Repertoire Chapter 6 Chapter 4 The Consumer Culuture Repertoire Chapter 7 Chapter 5 The Mosaic Culture Repertoire Chapter 8 Conclusion Chapter 9 Appendix User Interviews Chapter 10 References Chapter 11 Index Chapter 12 About the Author
