[Publib] Thoughts on a Music Lab - and live concerts

[SIMINITUS, JACQUELYN E (ATTPB)]

Logan,
Interesting idea.  A "music lab" sounds somewhat like "listening booths"
with quality headphones.  Now that some music stores have closed,
libraries might be a good option to fill the void.  It could be a good
way to make a splash.  Do you have a librarian who is a music specialist
who could help with selection, how to explore music and live concert
sites, how to download from iTunes or other sites?  Are you familiar
with the Blue Room or Lollapalooza?  Do you have a community room that
could be turned into a room for showing live concerts from time to time?
You'd need a big flat screen HDTV.   See http://www.attblueroom.com and
http://www.lollapalooza.com
 
Best wishes.
- Jackie
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[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Denise Johnson
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 6:30 AM
To: Logan Abbitt; publib
Subject: Re: [Publib] Thoughts on a Music Lab


We, too, have earphones only. We also have two adult computer areas--one
is a "no cell phone" area. WE find that many patrons will discuss what
they are finding with someone on their cell phone. I don't know whether
they are discussing purchases or received e-mail. But these
conversations are generally quiet and not bothersome in volume. Since we
can accommodate a "cell phone" and a "no cell phone" area, our patrons
re happy.
 
I have never heard of a computer or group of computers referred to as a
"music lab." That almost sounds like an accommodation for older teens or
younger adults to have their preferred background music while they surf
the net.
 
 
 
 
This e-mail contains the thoughts and opinions of Denise Johnson and
does not represent official Midland County Policy.

Denise Johnson, County Librarian
Midland County Public Library
301 W. Missouri Ave
Midland, TX 79701
Direct Phone:(432) 688-4333
Fax: (432) 688-4939
e-mail denise_johnson at co.midland.tx.us
Main Library number (432) 688-4320


>>> "Logan Abbitt" <labbitt at cumberland.lib.nc.us> 8/3/2008 2:30 PM >>>

Recently a patron came in asking where the music lab was. We don't have
one nor have I ever heard of a public library that had one. He reacted
as if it was usually a given service. By his definition a music lab is a
an area set off from the rest of the computers, perhaps from the rest of
the library, containing computers specifically equipped for sound. Now,
all of our computers are equipped for sound, and quite frankly it has
been a disaster. So that got me to thinking...
 
 I think it might be worth investigating the option here. We could
separate about eight of our computers into another alcove area while
shutting off the sound in our other computers. This would create a work
zone of considerably less noise while those downloading illegal music
and blasting youtube videos could be in a more secluded area with others
intent on being loud. 
 
How many of you have music labs or a similar setup? Is it worth it?
 
Thanks, 
 
Logan Abbitt 
Electronic Resources Librarian
 
Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center 
300 Maiden Lane Fayetteville, NC 28301-5000 
Phone: 910.483.7727 Ext. 226 Fax: 910.486.6661 
labbitt at cumberland.lib.nc.us <mailto:labbitt at cumberland.lib.nc.us> 
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