4. The DIY Spirit
• Album sales are down; music creation is not
• Increased emphasis on touring and live music
• Bandcamp, bigcartel, and Reverbnation
• Small labels support regional scenes
5. Is The Industry's Tail Long Enough?
• Legacy albums rival new releases
• Specialty & reissue labels digging deep
• "Lost formats" return
6. Massive and Passive
• Albums ->Singles -> Streams
• Renting (Cloud) vs. Owning (Albums)
• Earbuds edge out stereo speakers
• Music becomes background noise
21. Everyone Jumping Everyone's Train
• In terms of digital music delivery, how much can / should
libraries be expected to deliver?
• Make sure your digital vendor will serve you well.
25. Think Local, Buy Local
• Circulate local music
• Community Collaboration
• Market Alternatives
• Economic Development
• Build a scene
• Destination
30. Music Clubs
• Listening Party
• Library patrons gather to hear and discuss music around a
theme
• Guest presenters
• Like a book club.... but better!
31. Library as Creative Hub
• Cultural bazaar within the community
• Library can serve information consumers...
• ...And information creators!
• Help local artists of all types: authors, musicians, sculptors,
painters, game producers, filmmakers, etc, etc.
32. Library as Creative Hub
• Live Music
• Media labs and
recording
facilities
• Rehearsal rooms
34. Media Consumption - A Tale of Two Models
Industry Model:
• Industry centered
• High overhead
• Radio, TV, Streaming
• Profitability is the goal
• Libraries are primarily a
customer
New Model:
• Artist centered
• Very lean
• Direct to consumer
• Sustainability is paramount
• Libraries can get involved
and help!
35. Vibrant Music Collection
• Quality content
• Digital content chosen carefully
• Built up by subject expertise
• Engages and partners with local music scene
• Programming & outreach
• Spurs creativity
