Implementing a Music Scores Approval Plan at Carnegie Mellon University: A Retrospective Analysis 2010-2014

In this article, the authors discuss the reasons for implementing a music scores approval plan and eventually ending it; the parameters of their plan; the method used to collect and analyze data to determine its effectiveness; how the approval plan impacted their budget, cataloging responsibilities, and space on the shelves; and whether or not it would make sense to reinstitute the plan in the future.