When did Notes journal first debut?
Notes journal debuted in July of 1934 as a quarterly publication devoted to music librarianship and bibliography. Eva Judd O'Meara served as the first editor during this initial phase.
Questions about Notes (journal)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who edited Notes from 2015 to 2020?
Deborah Campana led Notes from 2015 to 2020. Jonathan Sauceda began his term in 2020 following her tenure.
What format changes occurred when the second series of Notes started?
The Music Library Association issued the first volume of the second series in December of 1943 with Richard S. Hill taking over editorship. He oversaw the switch from long unwieldy mimeographed sheets to type-set pages which allowed for more space for articles and advertisements.
Which libraries contributed to early issues of Notes?
Early contributors included the Grosvenor Library in Buffalo, NY, the Sibley Music Library at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, the New York Public Library, the Newberry Library in Chicago, and the Boston Public Library. These institutions joined the effort alongside other initial group members.
How many issues were produced in the first series of Notes?
The previous series concluded in December 1942 after fifteen issues were produced over eight years. The second series began one year later in December 1943 and continues today.