Newsletter, 1969-2017
Series 5 contains printed and electronic copies of the MLA Newsletter, a free publication for MLA members. Series 5 also contains records of Newsletter editors. “The purpose of the Newsletter is to keep the membership of the Association abreast of the events, ideas, and trends related to music librarianship.” Contents include announcements and news from MLA members, institutions, MLA Chapters, MLA Committee Chairs, and MLA officers. Additional content includes official citations of publications by MLA members. The first issue was published by the MLA Publicity Committee in February 1969; the committee ceased mention in the newsletter masthead after issue no. 4. Periodicity has varied from bi-monthly to three times yearly, and quarterly since issue no. 14 (1973). Issues 1 – 121 were printed newsletters mailed to MLA members. Issues 122 to the present are online publications, including PDFs and HTML format through Open Journal Systems. Issue nos. 170 – 181 were only available in HTML. Nos. 182 – 190 were available in both HTML and PDF formats hosted by Open Journal Systems. Nos. 191 forward were only available to members in PDF format through Open Journal Systems.
Dates
- Creation: 1969-2017
Use and Access to Collection
The collection is open for research use. Materials from this collection must be used in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library's Irving and Margery Morgan Lowens Special Collections Room during SCPA’s operating hours. Please contact the curator for an appointment or if you have questions related to digital access of the materials.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Two sub-groups: Sub-group 5.1, Final Publications; Sub-group 5.2, Records of Series Editors. Each sub-series arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
MLA members, including Nancy B. Nuzzo (Accession 89-6-MLA) in 1988.
Library Details
Part of the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library
University of Maryland Libraries
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College Park MD 20742 United States
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