Category Archives: Research

Public Libraries Discussion Session on Digital Provision

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Kirsty Morgan

Purpose Earlier in the year IAML (UK & Irl) hosted a discussion session on music-related digital provision in public libraries. We were delighted to welcome twenty-one attendees from a variety of sectors, including representation from eight public libraries. Running the … Continue reading →

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Learning more about music library staff and users

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Kirsty Morgan

In summer 2020, Dr Michael Bonshor of the University of Sheffield was commissioned by the Music Libraries Trust [MLT] to carry out a survey of music library staff and users. MLT funded the bulk of the research, with additional funds … Continue reading →

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‘It’s (Not) Only Rock ‘n’ Roll’ at Barbican Music Library

Posted on June 5, 2019 by mj263

This exhibition showcases the music photography of Mark Allan, who has spent over 30 years in the music and entertainment photography business. David Bowie, Lady Gaga, Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, and Jay-Z are just some of the leading performers … Continue reading →

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From Berlioz with love

Posted on March 7, 2019 by mj263

The 8th March is the 150th anniversary of the death of the famous French composer Hector Berlioz. In this letter, in the Gerald Coke Handel Collection at the Foundling Museum, Berlioz sends apologies to the flautist Jules-Antoine Demeur (husband of one of Berlioz’ favourite … Continue reading →

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Pathways, Outputs and Impacts: Being a Librarian-Researcher Today

Posted on February 6, 2019 by mj263

In one sense, the talk I gave at the IAML (UK & Ireland) Annual Study Weekend last year (2018) could be seen as a sequel to the “Ghosts of Borrowers Past” talk, which I gave in 2016.  However, it also … Continue reading →

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