As I write this, Im in Paris and have scored an appointment with a librarian at the Francois-Mitterand library branch near Bourse, and want to be ready with loads of questions for her. Im hoping it will lead to being able to get into other branches of the library, particularly at Opera, where there will be a delicious number of original composers manuscripts and performing arts related materials, such as Njinskys costumes, or recordings of goodness knows what. The F-M library is closed until 17th Sept, so I have to play a little waiting game until then. Im hoping to gather some suggestions from the library world before this appointment.
Other libraries Ive tried on this trip have required clearance (such as the Cinematheque, Conservatoire and Cite de la Musique), so is it annoying to ring up and ask for an appointment just to be guided around a library, just because you're passing by and have a library related piece of paper?
I am a trained orchestral flutist and music teacher and am hoping to combine my arts related background with information management - so far the skills have been extremely helpful for clearing up my own library of scores, music, recordings and programs - but I want to be able to explore the world with them.... the intrepid librarian !
I ended my Information Management degree last year with questions on the class blog about what to look for when we visit a library when traveling - and Im on a quest for the answers people!
What do we look for?
What do we ask for?
What are we allowed to see?
How does one actually be a librarian tourist?
Your thoughts and experiences please!!
* All images on this blog are my own photographs taken in permitted areas - links are provided that lead to other images belonging to the institutions.
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