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The Outreach Committee
of the Association for
Recorded Sound Collections
(ARSC) posts
the following message.

2009 ARSC INDIVIDUAL,
INSTITUTIONAL, AND
STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS
We would like to remind those of you who are not
members to please consider joining the Association
for Recorded Sound Collections. 
ARSC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation
and study of sound recordings
-- in all genres of music and speech, in all formats, and 
from all periods. ARSC is unique in bringing together private
individuals and institutional professionals -- everyone
with a serious interest in recorded sound.  
As a member, you will receive:
The peer-reviewed ARSC Journal: published twice each year,
containing a wealth of in-depth
articles, papers, reports, and book and record reviews.
The ARSC Newsletter: published three times per year,
delivering timely announcements,
short articles, and a calendar of coming events
(submitted by the membership).
The ARSC Membership Directory: compiled every two years,
providing contact information for members and listing their
collecting interests and research activities.  
Discounted registration for the annual ARSC conference.  
The benefits of membership don't stop there. You can learn
from or participate in one of ARSC's many committees
that serve the needs of both amateurs and professionals.
For instance, the Technical Committee provides guidance
on the most effective application of technology to preserve
and make accessible collections of sound recordings.
The Copyright and Fair Use Committee monitors information
and developments related to sound recording-related legal
issues, and has led ARSC in its role as an active advocate
for legal reform, to assure preservation of and access to our
audio heritage.  
A one-year membership is just $36 for individuals,
$40 for institutions. 
First-time members save $3. 
If you are a full-time student, don't forget ARSC's very
favorable, discounted membership of $20 per year.
Enjoy all benefits and privileges at nearly half off the
regular Individual Membership Rate.
(Sorry, no additional $3 discount on new student memberships.)  
To join, please visit ARSC,
or contact Peter Shambarger, ARSC Executive Director,
at execdir [at] arsc-audio [dot] org  

Anna-Maria Manuel
ARSC Outreach Committee Chair

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