Membership information

IAML is an association for music libraries and librarians and for anyone working with music. Amongst others the association represents:

• Music Libraries
• Broadcasting Authorities
• Music Librarians
• Library Users
• Musicians
• Orchestral & Opera Librarians
• Music Trade

Benefits of membership of the UK & Ireland Branch include the Annual Study Weekend, which usually takes place around Easter time; courses on specific aspects of music librarianship; representation, in the form of responses to government and official bodies concerning relevant legislation, and publications. The Branch provides up to date information on current developments in all aspects of music librarianship, and professional advice and expertise is available from colleagues throughout the UK & Ireland.

Two categories of membership are available to either personal or institutional members:

• UK & Ireland Branch membership includes a subscription to the branch journal, BRIO, and the Branch Newsletter, as well as voting rights at general meetings. The Branch publishes an Annual Report which is issued to all members. The governing document of the Branch is its constitution.
• International IAML membership includes all of the benefits of UK & Ireland Branch Membership and in addition, a subscription to Fontes Artis Musicae (the journal of IAML) and the opportunity to participate in the international work of IAML.

Both IAML (UK & Ireland) and international categories of membership are open to either personal or institutional members. Reduced rates are available for students. To join IAML, download and complete the appropriate form below selecting Branch or International membership as appropriate.

• Personal membership form (pdf file — 80kB)
• Institutional membership form (pdf file — 84kB)

For further information contact the Membership Secretary: Mary Jane Steer. Institute for Learning and Research Technology, University of Bristol. 8-10 Berkeley Square, Bristol BS8 1HH. Tel. 0117 331 4419.