S5E13 - Behind the Stacks of the Sibley Music Library with Rick McRae

27/02/2025 34 min
S5E13 - Behind the Stacks of the Sibley Music Library with Rick McRae

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Rick McRae, Catalog/Reference Librarian at the Sibley Music Library, where he primarily catalogs Eastman-related materials such as dissertations, concerts, and recital recordings. Rick shares his journey to becoming a music librarian, as well as insights on the value of staying open to new career opportunities while keeping a creative outlet alive. He also discusses the resources available to those interested in the field, the challenges of librarianship in the digital age, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of the Sibley Music Library, the largest university music library in the U.S.

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