Sonia Archer-Capuzzo

Dr. Sonia Archer-Capuzzo serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Library and Information Science Department within the School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). She holds a unique dual expertise in both music performance and library science, which informs her specialized work in music librarianship.

Dr. Archer-Capuzzo's educational background includes:

• D.M.A. in Clarinet Performance and Ethnomusicology from UNCG
• M.L.I.S. from UNCG
• M.M. in Clarinet Performance from Texas Tech University
• B.M. in Clarinet Performance from Texas Tech University

Her research focuses on the intersection of music and library science, with particular emphasis on cataloging standards, library education, and specialized music library collections. Dr. Archer-Capuzzo has explored innovative approaches to teaching music librarianship, including online instruction methods, and has examined how libraries can better serve diverse musical genres from classical to heavy metal. Her work addresses practical challenges in music cataloging, reference services, and collection development, drawing on her dual perspective as both a trained musician and librarian.

Dr. Archer-Capuzzo is an active contributor to the library profession, regularly presenting at conferences hosted by the North Carolina Library Association, Southeast Music Library Association, Music Library Association (MLA), and International Association of Music Libraries. She also provides specialized training for catalogers through MLA and ALA, sharing her expertise with practicing professionals across the field.

Her professional service includes:

• Providing cataloging training for MLA and ALA
• Presenting research at regional and national library conferences
• Contributing to the development of music librarianship education
• Advocating for improved music resources in academic libraries