Klarinet Archive - Posting 000138.txt from 2008/03

From: Adam Michlin <amichlin@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Clarinet archives
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:24:06 -0400

Hi Fred,

While I cannot speak directly to U. Maryland, this has been my
experience at most archives, unfortunately. The good news is that most
archives are staffed by people who will do anything and everything they
can do to help you, but the reality is that most archives are rarely
funded and staffed to the point of being able to proactively do anything
and everything for every item in their inventory (including fully
documenting said inventory).

I have had several experiences where even phone calls didn't help
clarify items in an inventory, but I have never had a bad experience in
person. These people really are overwhelmed and are doing the best they
can do, but are absolutely dedicated and very good at their job.

Best wishes,

-Adam

Fred Jacobowitz wrote:
> Can anyone help me with navigating the archives at U. Maryland? I gan
> get to the web site and, with ALOT of searching, find the collection.
> However, I looked up some pieces and the listings said ONLY the name
> and composer (and sometimes only a first initial). No publisher or
> other info. Is this normal? Is there a setting I don't know about? A
> special login?

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