Today on the IAML (UK & Irl) blog: Emily Peart shares research findings on brass band librarianship practices, conducted for her MA in Library and Information Studies. First presented at IAML’s Annual Study Weekend in April, Emily’s important research highlights concerns for long-term sustainability of brass band composing and makes recommendations for improvement. Emily writes: I…
Today on the IAML (UK & Irl) blog: Yi-Chieh Chiu of the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Central Library reflects on his experience as a first-timer at IAML (UK & Irl)’s Annual Study Weekend, which took place in Cardiff in April. Yi-Chieh writes: My first visit to Wales coincided with my first IAML (UK &…
The following is a guest post from Judith Ratcliffe, Archivist, Britten Pears Arts: On 20 November the British Library held a very enjoyable and interesting afternoon to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Gustav Holst’s (1874-1934) birth. The event ‘Gustav Holst: An Archival Legacy’ put the focus on archival sources, with speakers from three institutions delving into…
IAML (UK & Irl) delegates have continued to share their feedback from IAML Congress 2024 in Stellenbosch. This week, the British Library’s Chris Scobie offers his reflections: It was a privilege to be able to attend the IAML 2024 Congress in Stellenbosch in June. A huge thank you and congratulations to the organising committee for…
Following our previous report on IAML Congress 2024 in Stellenbosch, more IAML (UK & Irl) members have been in touch to share their experiences of the week. First is Katharine Hogg, Librarian of the Gerald Coke Handel Collection. Katharine writes: The Congress attracted a smaller number of delegates than usual, due to its distance from…