Cataloguing the modern Bassoon

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Cataloguing the modern Bassoon

• An exercise researched and conducted by Anne
  LePage, Jessie Gardner, and Christopher Millard
• (Masters in Library Science Candidates at the
  University of British Columbia)

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Purpose

• To attempt to catalog, using AACR2R, a modern
  musical instrument. In this case a Bassoon
  represented a complex and intricate piece, and
  proposed a viable challenge for this exercise.

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Literature Search In search of previous
surrogates of modern musical instruments in
AACR2R format(Canada, U.S., U.K.)

• We contacted
• U.S. Universities
• Canadian Universities
• U.K. Universities
• Universities with Joint Programs in Music and
  Librarianship

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Literature Search In search of previous
surrogates in AACR2R format(Canada, U.S., U.K.)

• Professional Listservs
• Museums
• Fine arts Institutes
• Library of Congress

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Library of Congress(in response to our inquiry)

• While the Library of Congress does indeed base
  its cataloging philosophy on AACR2, realia such
  as musical instruments are not subject to the
  same practices, at least from the perspective of
  cataloging, as are books, musical scores, serials
  or other paper-based material. (www.loc.gov)

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Musical Instrument Collections(Found, but not in
AACR2R format)

• Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection (LOC)
• Peter White Public Library (UP, Michigan)
• International Directory of Musical Instrument
  Collections (http//www.music.ed.ac.uk/euchmi/cimc
  im/id/index.html)

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Conclusion

• We found no modern performance instrument that
  has been cataloged by the Rules of AACR2R.
  However, we did receive professional opinion
  pointing us towards the use of AACR2R, Chapter 10
  for three-dimensional objects and realia.

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AACR2R Chapter 10(Rules pertinent to our
exercise)

• 10.5B1 Number of Physical Units
• 10.5C Characteristics of Physical Units
• 10.5C1 Materials of Unit (wood, metal, etc)
• 10.5C2 Colour of Materials (when object is
  multicoloured)

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AACR2R, Chapter 10(cont.)

• 10.5D Dimensions
• 10.5D1 Physical Dimensions (height, width, depth
  usually in cm)
• 10.5D2 Physical Dimensions of container
• 10.5D3 Multipart item
• 10.5E Accompanying Materials

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AACR2R, Chapter 1.1G1 The Kit

• Items lacking a collective title
• -No chief source of information
• -Predominating information?
• -Products of different persons or bodies

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AACR2R and Lucille (the bassoon)

• Rule 1.1D2 (2nd level description) must be
  observed to describe any standard 3-D object
• Following this description rule allows for a
  simple method to description, but there are some
  challenges

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A Bassoon

• First, for those not acquainted with a bassoons
  parts, follow this useful hyperlink for a
  diagram
• http//www.enchantedlearning.com/music/label/basso
  on/answers.shtml

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Challenges Physical Description

• Material Colour
• There are many types of material and colours on a
  bassoon when having to include the keys, rods,
  and wood, etc.
• The description for material includes this
• Black maple, acrylic enamel, rubber linings,
  silver plated nickel silver (keys), metal (bell
  ring), case black exterior, red interior,
  nylon, foam plastic, reed Rigotti cane, brass
  wire, string

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Challenges Physical Description

• The Dimensions also bring about problems
• In AACR2R the measurements must be to the next
  whole cm up
• This is a problem for measurements of the reed
  and bocal especially so this rule was stretched
  a bit...

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Dimensions Contd

• The other problem is where to measure
• AACR2R requires measuring from smallest dimension
  on the object to largest. The smallest would be
  the bocal (if excluding the reed), but the
  largest would be the boot. But these dimension
  are not from beginning to end as the end is
  technically the bell.

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Dimensions Contd

• Therefore, the dimensions for description began
  with the smallest tip of the bocal to the end of
  the bell
• The Dimensions are as follows
• 9 x 23 x 0.5 cm. 64 x 4 x 4 cm., in case 75 x
  17 x 36 cm. 1 reed (5.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm).
• Because of the reeds small dimensions it was
  only given one measurement of the biggest sides.

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AACR2R Results
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The MARC Record

• The challenges of physical description were
  nearly eliminated when plugging the information
  into MARC.
• The 300 field allowed to separate the Material,
  Colour, and Dimensions of each object (the
  bassoon, the case, the reed) as it can be
  repeated.
• MARC also allowed for measurements to be in mm!
• The 246 allowed for all 3 parallel titles

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The MARC Record Contd

• Type Three-dimensional item realia,
  equipment, game, others
• Leader 00000nrm..2200000.a.4500
• 008 051195s..nnnrneng.d
• 245 00 a Bassoon h realia / c made by Fox
  Products, f (1949- ).
• 246 31 a Fagotte
• 246 31 a Basson
• 246 31 a Fagotti
• 260 __ e (South Whitley, Ind.) g c2000
• 300 __ a 1 Bassoon (1 French Bell, 1 Wing Joint,
  1 Long Joint, 1 Boot Joint, 2 Bocals)
• b black maple, acrylic enamel, rubber
  linings, silver plated nickel silver (keys),
• metal (bell ring)
• c 90 x 230 x 5 mm 640 x 40 x 40 mm
  
• e 1 seat strap 2 cleaning swabs.
• 300 __ a 1 Case b black exterior, red
  interior, nylon, foam, plastic c 75 x 17 x 36
  cm.
• 300 __ a 1 Reed b Rigotti cane, brass wire,
  string c 55 x 15 x 10 mm.
• 490 1_ a Renard Model 222 / Fox Products v
  36381
• 500 __ a Distributed by Marcus Bassoon Repair
  (Toronto, Ont.) c2000.
• 521 __ a The Renard Model 222 is a
  semi-professional model.
• 506 __ a Restricted d Anne LePage.

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Card Catalogue Whats That??

• The Card Format brought some interesting
  conclusions
• The parallel titles are indicated at the bottom
  of the card along with the Added Series Entry for
  the Bocal, looking like this
• I. Fagotte II. Basson III. Fagotti IV. Bocal
  realia. CVX 2 3.
• This can indicate the addition of some See Also
  references in an Authority Record.

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Exercise - Baritone Saxophone

• When initially given, our presentation included
  an exercise wherein class members were asked to
  catalogue a Baritone Saxophone belonging to group
  member Jesse Gardner, purchased in 1995 from Ward
  Music of Victoria, B.C., which was presented as a
  physical object for classmates to view.
• The following slides represent an expanded
  version of the exercise, and accompanying
  discussion. Because home viewers do no have the
  object in hand, extra details have been provided
  where relevant.

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Parts of a Saxophone

• A diagram of basic parts of a saxophone may be
  found at http//www.enchantedlearning.com/music/l
  abel/saxophone/answers.shtml
• The Bell, Bow, and Keys are all inseparable
  components included in the part collectively
  called the Body however, the term also refers to
  the part excluding these components (see diagram
  on website). Use of the former definition is
  recommended for cataloguing purposes. Names of
  individual parts may appear, for instance, in
  discussion of materials.
• The Mouthpiece and Ligature are often referred to
  collectively as a Mouthpiece Assembly, which
  may also include a Cap.

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Saxophone Details

• Baritone Saxophone manufactured and distributed
  by Jupiter Band Instruments (company based in
  Austin, Texas, founded in modern form in 1980),
  in the first quarter of 1995.
• Baritone Saxophone components (for first MARC
  300 field) 1 Body, 1 Neck Joint, 1 Mouthpiece,
  1 Ligature, (and 1 Cap).
• Model AND Serial Number Located near Base of
  Instrument (Deluxe Model 593 GL 535156)

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Accessory Details

• Words printed on accessories are title
  statements, not claims of authorship. Authorship
  may be researched separately and included in
  notes (see discussion of 1.1G and sub-rules). In
  this case, the research has been done for you
• The additional Mouthpiece (and ligature) are
  manufactured by Selmer-Conn, Inc.
• The neck strap has no identifiable manufacturer
  Neotech can only be presumed as Title information
  for cataloguing purposes.
• Both the reed guards and reeds are manufactured
  by J. DAddario Co., Inc.

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More Accessory Details

• As noted before, words printed on the accessories
  are title statements, not claims of authorship.
  In the exercise, users could look at the physical
  object. This is what they would see
• Text on the additional Mouthpiece reads Selmer
  Paris S80.
• Text on the Neck Strap reads Neotech.
• Text on each of the 4 Reeds (each made from
  French cane) states Rico JAZZ 3.
• Text on the two blue plastic Reed Guards reads
  LaVoz Reedgard (this name is not a typo its
  not English)

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From the Extra Discussion

• Concerning a preamble to the exercise, note that
  there are a few minor variations to the
  Pre-Exercise method for cataloguing the
  instrument. For instance
• Note that AACR2R gives no real guidance on how
  to determine if an item of realia has a
  collective title or not so this is apparently up
  to the cataloguer to decide. If the item is
  considered as lacking a collective title (see
  10.1G1 of AACR2R) the record may vary slightly
  from Annes version. This is significant to the
  discussion of the Baritone Saxophone to be used
  in the exercise, because there are titles on
  several of the items included with the
  instrument.

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Method One

• The exercise at this point calls for an
  alternative method
• Turn to 1.1G Items without a collective title.
  A new issue is what is a predominant part.
  Guidance in this respect is also limited within
  AACR2R -- but other sources may remove the
  problem.
• Indeed, if one considers the saxophone itself to
  be a predominant part, the issue is resolved the
  Title field contains only the title and statement
  of responsibility associated with the Baritone
  Saxophone and its parts - appeal either to 1.1G1
  or to 1.1G4 (which one depends on how you as
  cataloguer defined the Saxophone itself). All
  other items are elaborated in a contents note
  (see 1.7B18). This can result in a record
  appearing almost identical to Annes record, but
  with additional information concerning Statements
  of Responsibility in the Contents Note.

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Method Two

• Yet another method may be produced from the
  subsections of 1.1G, as noted in the lecture
• If the cataloguer does not feel that the
  instrument itself is a predominant part of the
  item to be catalogued, and that the additional
  items - though smaller - require equal billing
  because they all include their own title
  statements, or perhaps because the item is
  considered like a kit, refer to 1.1G2 option
  one and 1.1G3.
• As per 1.1G3, group items with a common
  manufacturer, and completely separate items with
  different manufacturers (or in cases of doubt
  concerning the manufacturers identity). As noted
  in the AACR2R text, follow each group with a full
  stop and two spaces.
• Only minor variation from Method One is produced.
  The title field will contain more complete title
  information for all parts involved, but a
  Statement of Responsibility note must be
  constructed for each item where the S.O.R. does
  not appear prominently on the item (by 1.7B6)
  in this case, basically every accessory included.
  Detailed responsibility, where possible, may be
  found by researching the manufacturers names and
  including these details in the note.

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Spoiler Alert

• The following slides represent construction of
  two MARC Records for the Baritone Saxophone,
  based on each of the preceding methods. In the
  class exercise, cataloguers were given the choice
  of all three methods noting that the
  Pre-Exercise Method and Multi-Part Method One are
  essentially the same except for a Content Note.

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Building a Record (Type One)
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Building a Record (Type One)

• As mentioned in the previous discussion, several
  notes are prescribed by this method. Those which
  do not vary significantly from the Pre-Exercise
  Method include
• 10.7B3 Title supplied by cataloguer from
  conventional name of object represented.
• 10.7B6 and B9 This Baritone Saxophone is owned
  by Jesse Gardner. Sold by Ward Music (Victoria,
  B.C.) c1995.
• 10.7B11 Accompanied by Cork Grease. this item
  is not significant enough to the item as a whole
  to be considered a proper accessory
• 10.7B12 Series from instrument is JBS 593,
  identified in full by manufacturer as Deluxe
  Model 593GL E-Flat Baritone Saxophone.
• 1.7B14 The 593 GL Baritone Saxophone is a
  semi-professional model.

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Building a Record (Type One)

• The significant difference is the generation of a
  Content Note. Here it has been formatted as
  though it were several Title Statements and
  Statements of Responsibility, but such formality
  is not strictly necessary
• 1.7B18 (or 10.7B18) Contents of Case Baritone
  Saxophone Selmer Paris S80 Mouthpiece,
  ligature / manufactured by Selmer-Conn, Inc.
  Neotech Neck strap LaVoz Reedgard 2
  double-sided reed guards Rico JAZZ 3 4
  reeds / manufactured by J. DAddario Co., Inc.

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Title Statement and S.O.R. (Type Two)
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Title Statement and S.O.R. (Type Two)
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MARC Record, Type One

• 245 00 a Baritone Saxophone h realia / c
  manufactured by Jupiter Band Instruments f
  (1980-)
• 260 __ g c1995 e (Austin, Tex.)
• 300 __ a 1 Baritone Saxophone (1 Body, 1 Neck
  Joint, 1 Mouthpiece, 1 Ligature) b brass
  (instrument and ligature), metal pins, ivory
  enamel keys, black rubber (mouthpiece) c 28 x
  91 x 13 cm.
• 300 __ a Case b upholstered wood exterior, red
  fabric interior, brass clasps and ornaments c
  41 x 107 x 20 cm.
• 300 __ a 1 Mouthpiece Assembly (1 Mouthpiece, 1
  Ligature) b brass, black rubber c 12.5 x 3 x
  3 cm.
• 300 __ a 2 Reed guards b blue plastic c 9 x
  2 x 1.5 cm.
• 300 __ a 4 Reeds b French cane c 9 x 1.5 cm.
• 490 1_ a (Deluxe Model 593GL / Jupiter Band
  Instruments v 535156).
• 561 1_ a This Baritone Saxophone is owned by
  Jesse Gardner.
• 500 __ a Sold by Ward Music (Victoria, B.C.)
  c1995.
• 500 __ a Series from instrument is JBS 593,
  identified in full by manufacturer as Deluxe
  Model 593GL E-Flat Baritone Saxophone.
• 500 __ a Uncatalogued cork grease found in case,
  may not be from item.
• 521 __ a The 593 GL Baritone Saxophone is a
  semi-professional model.
• 506 __ a For use only by d Jesse Gardner.
• 505 2_ a Contents of Case Baritone Saxophone
  Selmer Paris S80 Mouthpiece, ligature /
  manufactured by Selmer-Conn, Inc. Neotech
  Neck strap LaVoz Reedgard 2 double-sided
  reed guards Rico JAZZ 3 4 reeds /
  manufactured by J. DAddario Co., Inc.

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MARC Record, Type Two

• 245 00 p Baritone Saxophone h realia / c
  manufactured by Jupiter Band Instruments f
  (1980-). p Henri Selmer Paris S80 E
  Mouthpiece assembly. p Neotech Neck
  strap. p LaVoz Reedgard 2 double-sided
  reed guards Rico JAZZ 3 4 reeds.
• 260 __ g c1995 e (Austin, Tex.)
• 300 __ a 1 Baritone Saxophone (1 Body, 1 Neck
  Joint, 1 Mouthpiece, 1 Ligature) b brass
  (instrument and ligature), metal pins, ivory
  enamel keys, black rubber (mouthpiece) c 28 x
  91 x 13 cm.
• 300 __ a Case b upholstered wood exterior, red
  fabric interior, brass clasps and ornaments c
  41 x 107 x 20 cm.
• 300 __ a 1 Mouthpiece Assembly (1 Mouthpiece, 1
  Ligature) b brass, black rubber c 12.5 x 3 x
  3 cm.
• 300 __ a 2 Reed guards b blue plastic c 9 x
  2 x 1.5 cm.
• 300 __ a 4 Reeds b French cane c 9 x 1.5 cm.
• 490 1_ a (Deluxe Model 593GL / Jupiter Band
  Instruments v 535156).
• 561 1_ a This Baritone Saxophone is owned by
  Jesse Gardner.
• 500 __ a Sold by Ward Music (Victoria, B.C.)
  c1995.
• 500 __ a Series from instrument is JBS 593,
  identified in full by manufacturer as Deluxe
  Model 593GL E-Flat Baritone Saxophone.
• 500 __ a Uncatalogued cork grease found in case,
  may not be from item.
• 521 __ a The 593 GL Baritone Saxophone is a
  semi-professional model.
• 506 __ a For use only by d Jesse Gardner.
• 500 __ a Additional content responsibilities
  Henri Selmer S80 mouthpiece manufactured by
  Selmer-Conn, Inc. reed guards and reeds
  manufactured by J. DAddario Co., Inc.

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Sources

• Links
• EnchantedLearning.Com Label the Bassoon
  2003-2005. http//www.allaboutdinosaurs.com/music/
  label/bassoon/answers.shtml (November 20, 2005)
• EnchantedLearning.Com Label the Saxophone
  2003-2005.
• http//www.enchantedlearning.com/music/label/saxop
  hone/answers.shtml (November 18, 2005)
• Special Thanks To
• All those cataloguers on the MLA-L who helped
  answer our questions about cataloguing musical
  instruments. You know who you are! ?

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