Category Archives: News
News from CILIP
Earlier this year CILIP announced the launch of the “Working Internationally” project. The two year Arts Council funded project aims to promote relevant, accessible and valuable international collaboration for public libraries in England. The programme runs from May 2019 to … Continue reading
Get involved with IAML
The IAML (UK & Irl) Documentation Committee is welcoming expressions of interest to become our new Secretary. The secretary position provides an exciting opportunity to get actively involved in the development of the music library profession, with a particular focus … Continue reading
An early accordion method
One of the greatest joys of managing the early printed music at the Royal College of Music Library is getting to do what I like to call ‘treasure hunting.’ We are in a similar position to many other libraries around … Continue reading
Two last nights! Show business in Georgian London
William Heath, Stage Door, 1823.© Gerald Coke Handel Foundation If you’re down in London this Christmas season, don’t forget to spend some time at the Foundling Museum, where they have a wonderful exhibition – a how-to-guide to going to a … Continue reading
Introducing… the IAML (UK&Irl) Trade and Copyright Committee
We all have our copyright problems. Luckily the IAML (UK&Irl) Trade & Copyright Committee is here to help! ‘T & C’ works on behalf of IAML (UK & Irl) members and the music library community more generally to provide advice, … Continue reading
Remembering Malcolm
The UK and Ireland branch of IAML was sorry to hear last month of the death of Malcolm Lewis, Branch President, 1992-1995. Although Malcolm had been ill for some time, his spirit and sense of fun, lasted right to the end. He was … Continue reading
The 2019 IAML Congress in Krakow: Brilliant Ideas in a Beautiful Historical Setting
As former capital of Poland and site of many historical buildings and architectural marvels, Krakow has been attracting visitors from around the globe for centuries. This July it drew in music librarians, musicologists and heritage sector professionals in particular. They … Continue reading
