David Procházka

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Rank: Associate Professor of Bibliography
Title: Associate Professor, Bibliography
Department: University Libraries Faculty
Office: Bierce 261C
Phone: 330-972-6260
Email: davidp@uakron.edu
Fax: 330-912-5132



Areas of Responsibility: Cataloging (particularly music scores & recordings, print serials, foreign language resources, government documents, and microforms); OCLC cataloging services (including Connexion software and authorizations); staff version of local catalog (including importing, indexing, and database maintenance)


Biography:

David joined faculty of The University of Akron in 1998. Prior to that, he worked at Rush University and the American Hospital Association, both in Chicago.


Education:

MALIS, Dominical University, 1993
BMus, Roosevelt University, Chicago Musical College, 1987


Research Conducted:

Refereed Articles:

  • Procházka, David. “The Development of Uniform Titles for Choreographic Works.” Cataloging & Classification Quarterly, v. 42, no. 1 (2006): 7-20.
  • Procházka, David. “Cataloging Contemporary Music Manuscripts and Related Materials: A Look at Library of Congress Practices (Part 2).” Technical Services Quarterly, v. 20, no. 1 (2002): 1-12.
  • Procházka, David. “Cataloging Contemporary Music Manuscripts and Related Materials: A Look at Library of Congress Practices (Part 1).” Technical Services Quarterly, v. 19, no. 4 (2002): 17-30.

Works Edited:

  • Authority Tools for Audio-Visual and Music Catalogers: An Annotated List of Useful Resources. 7 January 2003. (Superseded; current version: http://olacinc.org/authority-tools-audiovisual-and-music-catalogers-annotated-list-useful-resources#rm)
  • Authority Tools for Audio-Visual and Music Catalogers: An Annotated List of Useful Resources. 2 February 2002. (Superseded by 2003 edition; no longer available online)
  • Authority Tools for Audio-Visual Catalogers: An Annotated List of Useful Resources. Subcommittee on Authority Tools, Cataloging Policy Committee, OnLine Audiovisual Catalogers, Inc. 6 March 2001. Co-editor with Iris Wolley, Cornell University. (Superseded by 2002 edition; no longer available online)

Reviews:

  • Procházka, David. Charles François Gounod: A Research and Information Guide, by Timothy S. Flynn. Music Reference Services Quarterly, v. 13, no. 3 (2010): 146-149.
  • Procházka, David. Cataloger’s Desktop. Technical Services Quarterly, v. 24, no. 3 (2007): 95-98.
  • Procházka, David. Organizing Audiovisual and Electronic Resources for Access: A Cataloging Guide, by Ingrid Hsieh-Yee. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, v. 27, no. 4 (July 2001): 325.
  • Procházka, David. A Guide to the Library of Congress Classification, 5th ed., by Lois Mai Chan. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, v. 26, no. 4 (July 2000): 290-291.

Contributions:

Recordings:

  • Skafish. Bootleg 21-35. 829 Records, 2012, streaming audio. Keyboard player and background vocalist in music ensemble.
  • Skafish. What’s This?: 1976-1979. 829 Records, 2008, compact disc. Pianist, organist, and background vocalist in musical group.


Published Works:

Seven Stars Symphony, by Charles Koechlin
2023

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Javotte, by Camille Saint-Saëns
2021

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Impromptu, by Otakar Ostrčil
2020

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In Search of Jean Wiéner
2019

Jean Wiéner (1896–1982) was a French pianist, composer, and concert organizer who strove to celebrate music, regardless of style, by lowering what he perceived to be artificial barriers. He composed extensively for film, radio, television, stage, and the concert hall. Elements of jazz appear in many of his compositions and performances throughout his career. This article... Read more »

Le pavillon d’Armide, by Nikolai Tcherepnin
2019

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Symphonic Fantasia, by Henry Hadley
2019

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Cantate de psaumes, by Darius Milhaud
2019

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OhioLINK Material Type Implementation
2018

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Polyeucte, by Paul Dukas.
2018

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Tracing Tárrega’s Preludes for Guitar.
2016

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