History
Flourish: Music Contract Cataloging was started in Tucson, Arizona in 1997 by Fern Hieb. She has degrees from Simmons College, Boston (MSLIS 1990, with emphasis on music cataloging) and from Washington University, St. Louis (M.M. in organ performance, 1970). In addition to an ongoing career as a professional organist, Ms Hieb has held the following professional library positions:
- Adjunct Catalog Librarian, University of Arizona Music Library, 1996-1997.
We were very fortunate to have had Fern for this project [cataloging the National Flute Association scores]. Her work has been excellent, and she has carried it out in a most efficient manner!
--Laurie Eagleson, Bibliographic Access Librarian, Music Library, University of Arizona. - Reference Librarian and Coordinator of Document Delivery, Winthrop University, 1995.
If everyone handled their duties with the professionalism and commitment she has demonstrated, my job as supervisor would indeed be an easy one.
--Robert Gorman, Head of Reference Department, Winthrop University. - Project Manager/Librarian, Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library, Harvard University, 1992-1994.
Fern’s performance as Recon Project Manager has been no less than extraordinary. She has been very effective in all aspects of the job. Her technical, managerial, and personal skills are excellent and far exceed her years of experience. I recommend her with sincere enthusiasm.
--John B. Howard, Head, Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library.
The subcontractors engaged by Flourish all have substantial music cataloging experience. They are carefully recruited, with an emphasis on music cataloging education/experience, language skills, and work efficiency.
Client Portfolio Includes
- Arizona State University
- Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library at Harvard University
- Greenwich Library
- King County Library System
- Tufts University
- Howard-Tilton Memorial Library at Tulane University
- University of Nevada Las Vegas
- University of North Texas
- University of Utah
- Vanderbilt University