Libraries

[Hit&Run]

I used to work in a library (whilst in 6th form, a long time ago), and even then there were quite a few bass books (and lots of guitar books) on the shelves.

Fast forward a decade and I pop back in to see what they've got, and am pleasantly surprised:
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[*]a couple of copies of Jaco's modern electric bass
[*]a few different instalments of Chuck Rainey's bass method
[*]several beginner's books
[*]a book on bass guitar harmonics
[*]a collection of bass articles from 'guitar player' in the 70s (Stanley Clarke, Carol Kaye, Jeff Berlin etc..)
[*]building jazz/rock/metal basslines
[*]others that I can't remember
[/list]
Also, every month they get a copy of 'guitar & bass' magazine. It's a bit limited bass-wise, but has interviews, product reviews and musical examples from a player. The bass player featured often ties in with the cover guitarist [i]eg[/i] Hendrix on the cover, Noel Redding is featured; Brian May on the cover, John Deacon inside etc..
So, my question is: Does anyone out there actively use their library as a source of material for study/musical growth?

Theoretically, the British Library keeps a copy of every book ever published (in this country?), so you could request just about anything (for 60p). I wonder if they'd be able to get that Jamiroquai transcriptions book....?

[ahpook]

[quote name='Hit&Run' post='116044' date='Jan 8 2008, 07:49 AM']Theoretically, the British Library keeps a copy of every book ever published (in this country?)...[/quote]

published in the UK, yes....i know this, cos i work there.

[Mike]

Smartypants!

[paul, the]

My local has an awesomely huge soul book.
I used to also get piano music to help with notation.

So not really 'active', but a useful resource.

[Super_Mario_Bass]

I have done in the past, its pretty easy cos i work at one too =D

[ahpook]

i've currently got this on my desk at work

Edited January 8, 2008 by ahpook

[elom]

Libraries are also a great way to expand your musical listening. My local library will let you borrow CDs at £1 per week. Far be it from me to encourage copyright theft but in this digital age...