Appointments are not required, but are strongly recommended , particularly for large research projects. Hours may vary during intersessions and holidays. Accessing the Collection Researchers are invited to consult materials in the Sound Archives. The Archives collection is shelved by format, manufacturer label and issue number. Patrons are asked to request items by label, issue number, performer and format.
Staff retrieves all requested items.
Frequently Consulted Discographical Tools Reference Services Appointments are not required, but are recommended strongly, particularly for large research projects. In addition to reference enquiries, the Sound Archives offers library instruction sessions for classes, which must be arranged in advance. With projects such as preserving the recorded legacy of American composer Paul Creston and the St. Olaf College Choir of Northfield, Minnesota, the Archives is active in the conservation of recorded sound. To learn more about the Archives' achievements in audio preservation and also how analog sound sources are digitized for remote access on the Internet, click here . The Archives hosts Club Kaycee , a web site devoted to Kansas City jazz history featuring photos, sounds and information.