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Librarians concerned about closure of Music Library
Librarians concerned about closure of Music Library at the University of Auckland
Thursday, 10 May 2018
Press Release: IAML NZ
Music Librarians
are concerned about the effect library closures and staffing
reorganisations will have on students and
staff.
Access to important music collections and specialist music library staff may be at risk, IAML NZ warned today.
A current review of the Creative Arts and Industries Libraries at the University of Auckland includes recommendations to close the Music & Dance Library, alongside the recommended closure of the Fine Arts and Architecture & Planning Libraries. A separate review also proposes removing the specialist subject librarian service which supports these libraries. These suggested changes have not proven popular with either students or teaching staff of the faculty since submissions opened.
In their submission to the review committee the Executive of IAML NZ, the New Zealand branch of the International Association of Music Libraries, expressed concern about the situation:
“Because of the importance of the physical collection to the study of music, it is important that the collections remain intact and not be located offsite, particularly the scores collection. It is essential that University staff and students be able to examine and compare this material easily.”
“The Auckland music
collection is a resource of national importance and has
supported other University Libraries and the National
Library collection at various times, particularly during
earthquake
rebuilds.”
“Equally,
specialist staffing in managing a music collection and
providing a music service is a vital resource for the
students and staff. The experienced and knowledgeable Music
Library staff are highly valued by your internal staff and
students, as they are by other libraries, even
internationally.”
In
summary
“The Auckland University music library
collection and staff are a major national resource and
should be respected as
such.”
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