The mission of the International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres (IAML) is to broaden access to music resources through international collaboration and advocacy, to support research, learning, performance and enjoyment. Our members open up the vast world of information and repertoire in their daily interactions with students, educators, researchers, musicians, and the general public. We work to promote and preserve musical heritage among diverse cultures as we recognise the importance of music in the lives of the world’s people.

Wanted: European Book Review Editor. Fontes Artis Musicae

Our current European Book Review Editor, Anna Pensaert, has indicated that she would like to hand over this job to someone else after the Dublin meeting. If you would be interested in handling this very important part of Fontes, please fontes@iaml.info. The job description is below:

Wanted: European Book Review Editor. Fontes Artis Musicae

Elections for Branch and Commission Officers: Call for Nominations

Dear Colleagues,

Elections will be held for Branch and Commission officers at the IAML conference in Dublin (2011). This is a good opportunity for those who want to take a more active role in the work of IAML. You are invited to indicate your interest by contacting the current Branch or Commission Chairs.

Netherlands Broadcasting Music Center (MCO) to be scrapped

The new Dutch cabinet has threatened to close the Muzikcentrum van de Omroep (Netherlands Broadcasting Music Centre), a move that would end four musical ensembles and the library that serves them. After years of performances on world stages, over the radio waves, and online, the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, the Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic, the Netherlands Radio Choir, and the Metropole Orchestra could be silenced.

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