IAML (UK & Irl)

The UK & Ireland Branch of the International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres
Promoting music libraries and information throughout the UK & Ireland. Serving the profession since 1953

The IAML (UK & Ireland) Branch represents members working with music and music information provision in libraries and other institutions in the United Kingdom and Ireland. To find out more view the About us page.

The Branch is a member of the Heritage Collections Advisory Group and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CILIP that establishes a framework for cooperation to achieve their respective and common goals.

Join us to enjoy members’ rates for study weekends and courses as well as gaining access to publications and other resources.

From time to time we have vacancies for Branch officers. These are opportunities to get involved in the work of the Branch. It is always worth having a look.


Latest Events

IAML Congress 2023 Cambridge

The Cambridge Congress website is now open for booking. The IAML International Congress, hosted this year by the UK and Ireland Branch will take place from Sunday 30th July to Friday 4th August. We look forward to seeing you there.

Make Music Day – Speaker Rob Guest (Co-Director, Make Music Day)

Thursday 6th April 2023 1pm Rob Guest will be speaking with us on how best you can get involved with this international annual event putting music in the spotlight. Make Music Day is an annual set of free music events taking place in venues and public spaces – from town squares to libraries, bandstands to…