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.
Join us to enjoy members’ rates for study weekends and courses as well as gaining access to publications and other resources.
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.
The Branch awards two annual prizes: the C.B. Oldman Award, and the E.T. Bryant Memorial Prize. In addition biennial awards are made in recognition of service excellence by libraries and individuals. Bursaries are made available for attendance at Annual Study Weekends as well as the annual IAML international Congress.
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 at the News page to see if anything has come up.
This page will be updated as further information is made available. The IAML Events and Training Committee are excited to put out a call for papers for the next ASW, taking place in Cardiff over the following three days: Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of April 2026. Our theme this year will be…
IAML Events and Training Committee are pleased to be able to offer our most requested course: ‘Music for the terrified’. Aimed at anyone working with music collections and music customers not knowing where to start. Open to libraries, archives, music centres, schools, colleges, or universities based in any setting. Whether your collection fills a department…
Bookings are now open for the IAML Online ASW taking place Wednesday 2nd April – Friday 4th April, 1:30-5pm each day. This year we are holding the ASW online and during the week. For all IAML (UK & Irl) members this will be a free event. For non-members there is a charge to attend. A…