special collections – OPEN SHELF

Becoming the University of Toronto Music Library: Wrapping Up our 100th Anniversary Year

In 1921, the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto (which had been established in 1918) took over the operation of what was then the Toronto Conservatory of Music’s library. This month, we wrap up the series by looking back at the ways we celebrated this year.

Becoming University of Toronto Music Library, Columns, InsideOCULA, Limited Series

Describing Music Materials So They Can Be Found

Music materials are unique items in the library world and must be approached in ways that consider the many different formats and content types. James Mason provides an examination of the considerations that factor into describing music materials so they can be found.

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The chains come off: A brief history of the Performance Collection, Music Library, University of Toronto

In 1921, the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto (which had been established in 1918) took over the operation of what was then the Toronto Conservatory of Music’s library. This month, Karen Wiseman walks us through the decision-making and process of rehoming the library’s performance collection.

Becoming University of Toronto Music Library, Columns, InsideOCULA, Limited Series

Harvey Olnick Rare Book Room

The Harvey Olnick Rare Book Room at the University of Toronto Music Library contains over 2,600 volumes that exemplify the history of music, music editing, performing and printing—from liturgical manuscripts and early printed treatises to first editions of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Gershwin. Its namesake, Harvey Olnick was formative to its collection's development.

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A history

In 1921, the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto (which had been established in 1918) took over the operation of what was then the Toronto Conservatory of Music’s library. This month, we trace the Library’s history.

Becoming University of Toronto Music Library, Limited Series

Introduction

In 1921, the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto (which was established in 1918) took over the operation of what was then the Toronto Conservatory of Music’s library. This year marks our 100th anniversary, and we are grateful to the editors of Open Shelf for the opportunity to document our history, current state and special collections in a series of articles over the coming months. This month, we will introduce the Music Library as it stands today.

Becoming University of Toronto Music Library, Limited Series

Back to blogging: Revitalizing blogs in the age of COVID

Staff at the University of Toronto Music Library have gone "back to blogging" and this form of outreach has proven to be a successful way to keep in touch with patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Features

Special Collections with Special Stories

by Brian McMillan One aspect that sets the Western Libraries music collection apart from other academic music collections in Canada is the wealth of…

InsideOCULA

Retrogames revisited

By Aleksandra Minic and Robert Smith What happens when retro becomes modern and vintage is more than just the “cool past?” Well, you might…

InsideOCULA

Special [digital] collections make for special [digital] connections

By Jennifer Toews The recent re-launch of the digital special collections of the University of Toronto Libraries ensures continued free and open access to…

InsideOCULA

Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in the Internet Archive: SALIS digital book collection

SALIS (Substance Abuse Librarians and Information Specialists) and the Internet Archive (IA) are partnering on a unique project: The SALIS collection of books on…

Features

Instastacks: Promoting Collections and Community through Instagram

By Jillian Sparks In January 2016, we established our Instagram account, @jordan_library, for the W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections at Queen’s University.…

InsideOCULA

Games: Community building blocks

I may have told you this story before but, even at the risk of sounding like a broken record, I will tell it again.…

Game on!