MOLA periodically invites representatives from music publishers to its annual conferences so that issues regarding the publication and condition of printed orchestral materials can be addressed. In addition, MOLA has cultivated relationships with other music service organizations such as the International Association of Music Librarians and the American Symphony Orchestra League. Other areas of interest to MOLA librarians include copyright law and performing rights issues, the use of public domain works, selecting editions, cataloging, touring, conductors' and soloists' music, budgeting, library operations, and specialized library equipment, such as photocopiers, paper and binding machines. There are currently no degree programs for orchestral librarians. However, orchestra librarians need to have a broad range of training.
Most orchestra librarians begin their musical training as performers.
And while some librarians are still players in their orchestras, the library position is usually a non-playing one at the major orchestra level.