Librarians

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  • Join a discussion

    Stay connected via e-mail discussion groups, courtesy of the League of American Orchestras. The groups serve as a platform to pose questions, seek advice, and broadcast information to a select group of people.

Recommended Reading

  • Orchestra Librarian/Music Preparation

    The following are two publications from the Major Orchestra Librarians' Association (MOLA) :

    The Orchestra Librarian: A Career Introduction

    © Major Orchestra Librarians' Association, all rights reserved,1530 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102,  Marcia Farabee, President
    The Major Orchestra Librarians' Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization 

    This resource gives a brief introduction to the duties of orchestra librarians, opera librarians, and ballet librarians. It includes information about education and training for these positions.

    MOLA Music Preparation Guidelines for Orchestral Music

    © Major Orchestra Librarians' Association, all rights reserved,1530 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102,  Marcia Farabee, President
    The Major Orchestra Librarians' Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization 

    This resource details MOLA's recommended guidelines for the preparation of new music. It covers the topics of score format, general parts format, information about specific parts, proofreading, and format and binding.