What's New?
What's Old: The What's New? Archive
05 August, 2009
Dear Members of the Musical Community:
Due to budgetary reductions, the photocopier that was previously housed in our Microfilm Room is no longer available. A photocopier is still available on the first floor, near our facsimile collections. As always, please ask at the circulation desk if you are in need of assistance.
07 June, 2009
Dear Members of the Musical Community:
Renewing and Returning Items
The academic year is quickly coming to a close and all library materials will need to be returned or renewed by June 15 for the start of the new academic year. To make this process as quick and easy as possible, please review our return and renewal policy outlined below.
*Items must be physically brought in to the library to be renewed. Mendel Music Library does not accept online or phone renewals at this time.
*Items from ALL branches with the exception of the Language Resource Center may be renewed OR returned at Mendel Music Library.
*Items that are loaned from the Mendel Music Library may be returned to any branch, however items may not be renewed at Firestone. Items for renewal must be renewed in person at the Mendel circulation desk only.
*Items that are recalled MUST be returned within the 10 day grace period. Items brought in past the grace period will be considered late and fines will incur.
*Items may only be returned in Mendel Library's return bin. Please do not return items in return bins at other branches.
*Any questions or concerns regarding returns or renewals can be forwarded to Circulation Supervisor, Jenny Scro jscro@princeton.edu.
Visitors Information and Summer Policies
To those of you who are visiting with us for the summer months, please take a moment to consider the following information to some of our most frequently asked questions.
*If you are a visitor and do not have library privileges you may acquire a library card at the Firestone Library for a fee. Please call 609-258-3202 to speak with a member of the Firestone Circulation staff for more information.
*Friends and Alumni of the Mendel Music Library may receive a free library card for use in Mendel ONLY. Items can be checked out for 4 weeks at a time with an audiovisual limit of 10 items at a time. The card is valid for approximately one year or the subscription will end on a date of the visitor's choosing. The card will not allow patrons to check out materials from other libraries and has limited special privileges. Approval of library card applications will need to be followed up with the Music Librarian beforehand.
*Visitors will have full access to use computer stations for internet, word programs and some databases. Photocopying is available for .10 cents per page. Coins (NO BILLS) accepted OR you may obtain a copy card that can be purchased at the Frist Campus Center, Firestone Library and other select locations. More information on copy cards can be found here: http://web.princeton.edu/sites/copiercenter/
*Visitors information regarding transportation to and around campus can be found here: http://www.princeton.edu/main/visiting/aroundcampus/parking/
*Additional visiting information regarding tours, dining, recreation and entertainment on campus and other services can be found through the Frist web site: http://www.princeton.edu/frist/services.html
*Campus maps of all branch libraries including the Mendel Music Library can be found here: http://library.princeton.edu/libraries/map.php
*General information and inquiries regarding Mendel Music Library can be directed to the Circulation desk at 609-258-3230.
*Those looking for information for performances of the New Jersey Opera Theater Group please visit their official web site: http://www.opera-nj.org/calendar/index.html
*Those looking for information for performances of the Golandsky Institute please visit their official web site: http://www.golandskyinstitute.org/
22 April, 2009
Dear Members of the Musical Community:
The Mendel Music Library's New Book & Score Shelf is Back!
Temporarily located on the First Floor at the end of the SV section-just behind the computer stations.
Enjoy browsing!
20 April, 2009
Dear Members of the Musical Community:
-There is a slight new arrangement to the periodical layout in the reading room. In the hopes of making it easier for everyone, the dance magazines are no longer shelved in their own section. All periodicals are now shelved together in alphabetical order. For example, Dance Magazine is now filed under "D".
-Any Princeton students who are looking for summer employment at the library should visit the Student Employment website for available opportunities. Mendel Library is seeking hard-working, reliable students with a basic understanding of music, previous work experience in public service and who are comfortable in a fast-paced, busy environment. If you think you fit this description and want to work in a great place this summer, look out for positions to be announced at: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/StudentEmployment/ or contact Tracie Emanuel in the Library Human Resources Office at 258-3191
1 April, 2009
Dear Members of the Musical Community:
Please join me in welcoming our new Music Librarian, Darwin Scott.
Darwin was most recently Assistant Director for Research and Instruction Services, Creative Arts and Humanities, at Brandeis University, a position he’s held since 2007. From 1995 through 2007, he was Creative Arts Librarian at Brandeis, responsible for all aspects of music, art, theater, and dance collections, reference, and instruction. Previous to Brandeis, Darwin was Head of Technical Services at the Music Library of UCLA.
Darwin is very active in the Music Library Association, the American Musicological Society, and the New England Music Library Association. He holds a B.M. from California State University, Long Beach, and an M.A., Ph.D., and M.L.S. from UCLA.
Darwin’s email is dfscott@princeton.edu and phone number: 258-4251
