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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Author Brad Metlzer for National Library Week
Author and host of the History Channel's “Decoded”, Brad Meltzer is this year's Honorary Chair of National Library Week. His take on libraries and their value:
Welcome back! Library returns to Regular Hours
Hewes Library and the Einstein Brothers Bagels have returned to regular hours. We hope everyone had a relaxing break. Good luck on your final papers and projects as the school year draws closer to an end.
Monday, April 9, 2012
On Display: National Library Week
On display for National Library Week is a selection of materials relating to libraries, museums, and archives. Stop by the East Lobby on the library's main level to take a look. To check an item out, please stop by the library's Circulation Desk.
Title Highlight: A Dictionary of the avant-gardes
A Dictionary of the avant-gardes
1 volume: Introduction, Illustrations, Index of Names, Subject Index
This entertaining book devotes short entries to various practitioners of the numerous artistic styles known as “avant-garde”. While one often thinks of avant-garde in regard to paintings, sculpture and other visual art (light art, performance art), the author takes a broader view and includes representative topics and movements from the world of dance, literature, theatre, music, fashion, film, technology (strobe light) and other areas of the Arts. The ideas behind major artistic movements defined as avant-garde are described; some of the many areas covered are: Constructivism, Cubism, Surrealism (visual art), aleatory, microtonal and sampling (music) and performance art, mixed-means and theatre of the absurd (theatre). The unifying concept behind the book is that all of the movements, people and works discussed were initially considered outside the mainstream.
The book has references after all of the entries referring the reader to further information by listing representative works of an artist, works of criticism of the artist or work, webpages and documentation which gives suggestions for further reading on the topic. In the introduction, the author states that the book reflects his opinions on the topics and this makes for interesting reading as he often disagrees with main stream critics as to the value of an artist’s work. (See the entries on Diego Rivera, Jack Kerouac and Robert Mapplethorpe for examples) Artists, movements and works mentioned in an entry that are described elsewhere in the dictionary are indicated in CAPITAL LETTERS.
1 volume: Introduction, Illustrations, Index of Names, Subject Index
This entertaining book devotes short entries to various practitioners of the numerous artistic styles known as “avant-garde”. While one often thinks of avant-garde in regard to paintings, sculpture and other visual art (light art, performance art), the author takes a broader view and includes representative topics and movements from the world of dance, literature, theatre, music, fashion, film, technology (strobe light) and other areas of the Arts. The ideas behind major artistic movements defined as avant-garde are described; some of the many areas covered are: Constructivism, Cubism, Surrealism (visual art), aleatory, microtonal and sampling (music) and performance art, mixed-means and theatre of the absurd (theatre). The unifying concept behind the book is that all of the movements, people and works discussed were initially considered outside the mainstream.
The book has references after all of the entries referring the reader to further information by listing representative works of an artist, works of criticism of the artist or work, webpages and documentation which gives suggestions for further reading on the topic. In the introduction, the author states that the book reflects his opinions on the topics and this makes for interesting reading as he often disagrees with main stream critics as to the value of an artist’s work. (See the entries on Diego Rivera, Jack Kerouac and Robert Mapplethorpe for examples) Artists, movements and works mentioned in an entry that are described elsewhere in the dictionary are indicated in CAPITAL LETTERS.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
National Library Week: You Belong @ Your Library
National Library Week will be celebrated this year from April 8-14 and the theme is "You Belong @ York Library." First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country every April. The time is a celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. Author and host of the History Channel's “Decoded”, Brad Meltzer is this year's Honorary Chair of National Library Week.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Title Highlight: A Dictionary of Church Music
A Dictionary of Church Music
1 volume
This short dictionary gives definitions of the many terms used to describe Christian church music. It does not describe composers or works; instead the definitions are for styles and forms of music found in traditional church services. Thus it describes the difference between an antiphon and an anthem, and defines church cantatas, fugues and Gregorian chants. It also contains many descriptions of the different stops found on church organs and the description of church bells includes a good description of change ringing, an unusual musical tradition most popular in England, although its use can be found world-wide. Use of this book requires some knowledge of music and its terms.
1 volume
This short dictionary gives definitions of the many terms used to describe Christian church music. It does not describe composers or works; instead the definitions are for styles and forms of music found in traditional church services. Thus it describes the difference between an antiphon and an anthem, and defines church cantatas, fugues and Gregorian chants. It also contains many descriptions of the different stops found on church organs and the description of church bells includes a good description of change ringing, an unusual musical tradition most popular in England, although its use can be found world-wide. Use of this book requires some knowledge of music and its terms.
Hewes Library's Easter Break Hours
The library will have special hours over Easter Break 2012, which is April 5 - 9, 2012. The library will return to regular hours on Tuesday, April 10.
- Thursday, April 5: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Friday - Sunday, April 6 - 8: Closed
- Monday, April 9: 8:00 a.m. - midnight
- Tuesday, April 10: Return to regular hours
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Easter Music at Hewes
A selection of Easter music can be found on the lower level in the Music Room, including:
Bach:
Choral Music
Bach:
- Cantata no. 31, Der Himmel lacht, die Erde jubilieret; for the first day of Easter. Cantata no. 185, Barmherziges Herze der ewigen Liebe; for the 4th Sunday after Trinity.
- Easter oratorio, BWV 249
- Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern; [sound recording] cantata BWV 1. Christ lag in Todesbanden; cantata BWV 4
Choral Music
Title Highlight: Historical Dictionary of Sacred Music
Historical Dictionary of Sacred Music
1 volume: Introduction, Chronology
Appendices:
A: Texts of the Roman Catholic Rites
B: Shema and Kaddish
Bibliography
Nearly all religious traditions have a role for music. This dictionary explores many of the composers, styles and works that express religious motives, celebrations and experiences. The majority of entries refer to Christianity and Judaism’s use of music, but other religious traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism are covered as well. The introduction to the book discusses what is meant by the term “sacred music” as in some traditions there is little to no use of music for devotional purposes (Islam) and in others, nearly every artistic expression has its roots in the religion and thus could be considered sacred (Hinduism). About a third of the book is biographical, with brief entries on composers important in various religious traditions. It is not a listing of major composers, for instance the entry on Beethoven is quite short as his output of sacred music was quite small compared to Bach and (ADD ANOTHER). Terms used in definitions that have their own entries are indicated in bold type. Although this is a recent book (2006), the texts given in Appendix A for the Roman Catholic Rite do not reflect the recent changes made to the text of the Mass. The bibliography is extensive and arranged by subject and is very useful for anyone seeking more information on the role of music in a specific religious tradition or in general.
1 volume: Introduction, Chronology
Appendices:
A: Texts of the Roman Catholic Rites
B: Shema and Kaddish
Bibliography
Nearly all religious traditions have a role for music. This dictionary explores many of the composers, styles and works that express religious motives, celebrations and experiences. The majority of entries refer to Christianity and Judaism’s use of music, but other religious traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism are covered as well. The introduction to the book discusses what is meant by the term “sacred music” as in some traditions there is little to no use of music for devotional purposes (Islam) and in others, nearly every artistic expression has its roots in the religion and thus could be considered sacred (Hinduism). About a third of the book is biographical, with brief entries on composers important in various religious traditions. It is not a listing of major composers, for instance the entry on Beethoven is quite short as his output of sacred music was quite small compared to Bach and (ADD ANOTHER). Terms used in definitions that have their own entries are indicated in bold type. Although this is a recent book (2006), the texts given in Appendix A for the Roman Catholic Rite do not reflect the recent changes made to the text of the Mass. The bibliography is extensive and arranged by subject and is very useful for anyone seeking more information on the role of music in a specific religious tradition or in general.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Title Highlight: Fairchild Dictionary of Retailing
Fairchild Dictionary of Retailing
1 volume
How to Use this Dictionary
Bibliography
This interesting dictionary covers both the business/financial and marketing/advertising aspects of selling products. There are entries on accounting and data processing, e-commerce, inventory management and control, visual merchandising and display and wholesaling. The dictionary does not contain entries for famous retailers like Marshall Fields, brand name stores or of associations and organizations associated with retailing. It has definitions of current marketing terms and demographics like Generation Y and cyberbrand as well as classical retailing terms including inventory, product placement and packaging. Reading some of these definitions will clarify the way stores display goods, the psychological and physical techniques used to direct consumer attention to a product (i.e.,selective perception, diagonal floor plan) and also terms covering retail failures (absolute product failure, product life cycle). Almost any term heard in a marketing, management or psychology class to do with the sale of goods will have an entry in this work.
1 volume
How to Use this Dictionary
Bibliography
This interesting dictionary covers both the business/financial and marketing/advertising aspects of selling products. There are entries on accounting and data processing, e-commerce, inventory management and control, visual merchandising and display and wholesaling. The dictionary does not contain entries for famous retailers like Marshall Fields, brand name stores or of associations and organizations associated with retailing. It has definitions of current marketing terms and demographics like Generation Y and cyberbrand as well as classical retailing terms including inventory, product placement and packaging. Reading some of these definitions will clarify the way stores display goods, the psychological and physical techniques used to direct consumer attention to a product (i.e.,selective perception, diagonal floor plan) and also terms covering retail failures (absolute product failure, product life cycle). Almost any term heard in a marketing, management or psychology class to do with the sale of goods will have an entry in this work.
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