Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound

Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound
Author: Frank Hoffmann
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 2611
Release: 2004-11-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1135949492

First Published in 2005. The Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound, 2nd edition, is an A to Z reference work covering the entire history of recorded sound from Edison discs to CDs and MP3. Entries range from technical terms (Acoustics; Back Tracking; Quadraphonic) to recording genres (blues, opera, spoken word) to histories of industry leaders and record labels to famed recording artists (focusing on their impact on recorded sound). Entries range in length from 25-word definitions of terms to 5000 word essays. Drawing on a panel of experts, the general editor has pulled together a wealth of information. The volume concludes with a complete reference bibliography and a deep index.

Beasley's Guide to Library Research

Beasley's Guide to Library Research
Author: David R. Beasley
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780802083289

Written and organized for easy access, the reader is guided step-by-step through library rules and methods of operation, the effective use of various cataloguing systems, and the location of materials.

Billboard

Billboard
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 102
Release: 1979-04-14
Genre:
ISBN:

In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.

High Fidelity

High Fidelity
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 852
Release: 1985
Genre: High-fidelity sound systems
ISBN:

Building Library Collections

Building Library Collections
Author: Arthur Curley
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 350
Release: 1985
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780810817760

A classic. Topics include resource-sharing networks, the importance of nonbook formats, the greater complexity of censorship challenges, and the expansion of the library's informational role.