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Fleisher Collection—Conditions of Loan E-mail (fleisher@freelibrary.org) or call us (215) 686-5313 about the availability of music for a particular date. Your reservation must be in writing, however. Write your request on your organization’s letterhead, with the following information:
Fax it to (215) 686-5314, or previous borrowers in good standing may
E-mail it to fleisher@freelibrary.org, or
Mail it to Fleisher Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia PA 19103-1116.
Any clearances for the lending of copyrighted music must be received by the Collection before the music will be shipped. You are responsible for securing clearances from the copyright holder.
Handling Charges
Please contact us either by e-mail or phone for a handling fee quote. There is a minimum charge for the normal loan period of up to eight weeks. Extensions beyond eight weeks may not be possible, so they must be requested in advance; these will be charged in four-week increments, at one-half the normal handling charge per increment. Perusal scores are $5 plus shipping, for a four-week period.
Shipping
We ship all packages by UPS Ground unless requested otherwise. UPS or other carrier rates apply for all modes of shipment, both national and international, and will be included on your invoice. The borrower is responsible for the music from receipt of delivery until its return to the Collection; therefore, please insure all return shipments for the amount suggested on the invoice. The borrower should check all music upon receipt and notify us immediately if anything is missing; otherwise, the shipment will be considered to be correct.
Payment
For U.S. and Canadian customers in good standing, payment may be made by check in U.S. dollars, credit card (Visa or Master Card) or bank transfer. For international customers, payment must be made by credit card or bank transfer. If paying by credit card, please supply the card type, name as it appears on the card, account number, and expiration date. If paying by bank wire transfer, please contact us directly for additional information.
Special Charges
Any cancellations or changes of reservations are subject to a $20 charge per work. All rush orders (same or next day shipment) are subject to a $20 additional charge.
Overdue Fines
Additional handling charges will be assessed for music returned past the due date.
Replacement Charges
There is a minimum, non-negotiable $20 charge for each missing part.
Program credit
One copy of any printed program using Fleisher material should be provided to the Collection. Any program should include the following credit:
[This work] was provided by the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music at the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Recording credit
One copy of any recording using Fleisher material should be provided to the Collection. Any such recording should include the following credit:
[This work] was provided by the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music at the Free Library of Philadelphia.
All prices are subject to change without notice. Your awareness of these important points will help us to keep our high level of service to all patrons. Thank you for your cooperation |
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The Fleisher Collection lends to orchestras, universities, schools, churches...any organization interested in the performance of orchestral music. We do not lend to individuals; an institution must be the borrower of record. |
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There is a handling charge for any organization outside of the City of Philadelphia. The charge is based on the size of the work, and runs from a low of $25 per work. Most works are in the $25 to $100 range, although some are higher. Philadelphia organizations may borrow music for free for up to eight weeks. In addition, shipping charges by UPS Ground service are about $6 anywhere in the continental U.S. International and express shipping options are also available; these charges are calculated individually. Late fees are levied for music returned after the due date. There is a non-negotiable $20 per part replacement fee. |
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The maximum normal lending period is eight weeks, with additional time for shipping added onto that. If available, the works can be reserved for a longer time period, at a prorated charge.
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Shipping charges by UPS Ground service are about $6 anywhere in the continental U.S. International and express shipping options are also available; these charges are calculated individually. Late fees are levied for music returned after the due date. There is a non-negotiable $20 per part replacement fee. |
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Usually the music the Fleisher Collection lends out is in the public domain. For works under copyright, we will refer you to the rental publisher or agent if there is one. For unpublished works, we need to receive permission from the copyright holder to release the performance materials. (We may already have this permission on file, so do check with us first.) Call us at 215-686-5313 or email us at fleisher@freelibrary.org to ask about any particular piece; we'll work with you on tracking down the information you need to get the music into your hands. |
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All of our collection--more than 21,000-titles--is now online as part of the Free Library's catalog. You can limit searches to find just Fleisher titles; check out the search tips below. Our 1977 catalog, hailed for its comprehensiveness and depth of information, is now out of print, although it is a standard reference source in many libraries and universities. All of its information, and much, much more, is in the online catalog. Contact us at 215-686-5313 or fleisher@freelibrary.org with any questions about searching our holdings. Search the Fleisher Collection online
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Absolutely. We're constantly seeking out new compositions for performance, and new performing editions of the standard repertoire. We're always mindful of Edwin Fleisher's desire to seek out and promote new, noteworthy, and neglected works.
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You can always call the Fleisher Collection at 215-686-5313 and ask about the availability of a particular work. You can also send a fax to 215-686-5314 or an e-mail to fleisher@freelibrary.org . A reservation must be in writing on your organization's letterhead, and can be faxed to us, or mailed to The Fleisher Collection, 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia PA 19103-1116. Previous borrowers may simply send an e-mail. We look forward to serving you!
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Search the Fleisher Collection online For a good way to search the Fleisher Collection online, check out the search tips below. You can easily find our orchestral works, instrumentation, and more information online. Over 17,000 orchestral works are listed there already, with a few thousand yet to go, and we add more titles each week. Here's how you can search:
In the left-hand pane under Find, click on (this is important!) Advanced (do not click on Catalog!)
In the left-hand column under Featured Resources, click on the top one, Free Library Catalog
In the middle of the next window, click Enter
Under Enter a word or phrase to search: type in your search requirements (e.g., for the Amy Beach Gaelic Symphony, type in, say, "beach gaelic symphony")
Under Search by: click on Add Limits
In the left-hand column, scroll down and under Limit Material Type: click on the drop-down list to select Fleisher Collection (or, in the right-hand column, under By Location: click on the drop-down list to select Fleisher Collection)
Now under Search by: click on Keyword
The brief record comes up, with instrumentation
For the full record, click on MARC Record on the left
Using the Fleisher Collection limiters will speed your search. You can also try Author or Title searches to find browsing lists. Please contact us with any questions about our holdings.
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