Selection of Music Materials

摘要

The conscientious selection of music materials requires an understanding of the needs of the public being served at least as much as it requires subject competence on the part of the selector. Online and print resources are available to aid in the selection of music materials in all formats, the most important of which are books, scores, audio and video recordings. The usefulness of such tools is evaluated, distinguishing, where appropriate, between tools identifying core collections and those that aid in maintaining currency.