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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A forthcoming digital resource from @britishlibrary.bsky.social promises to open up music collections like never before. Today on the IAML (UK & Irl) blog, Gail Tasker gives an exclusive sneak preview: iaml-uk-irl.org/behind-the-s...

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Vaughan Williams Foundation @vwfndn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

“I am collecting the most wonderful songs among the fishermen here.” In January 1905, Vaughan Williams travelled to King's Lynn in Norfolk and collected dozens of folk songs. This article by James Rye explores the story: circato.co.uk/the-songs-va...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Just in time for England v Argentina tonight, find out why Gary Neville's Euro 96 shirt is on display at Barbican Music Library in our latest blog post: iaml-uk-irl.org/spice-girls-...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

One of the UK's oldest musical traditions could be threatened from within by its own librarians, writes Emily Peart in a timely and fascinating post for IAML (UK & Irl): iaml-uk-irl.org/copyright-li...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The IAML Annual Study Weekend is such a valuable time for sharing ideas, learning and growing in the profession. Yi-Chieh Chiu attended his first at the end of April; read his thoughts in our latest blog post: iaml-uk-irl.org/music-librar...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Leeds Conservatoire looks a bit different nowadays! What else hides in the recently-unearthed archive? Find out with Laura Johnson in our latest blog post: iaml-uk-irl.org/exploring-th...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Lucy Currid (@manchester.ac.uk) writes about her recent placement at Westminster Music Library in our latest blog post. Find out more here: iaml-uk-irl.org/decolonising...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Yes... Alfred #Tolkien is related to J. R. R. Tolkien! Find out how in our fascinating new blog post by Simon Crosby Buttle: iaml-uk-irl.org/the-piano-ma...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Photos from our fantastic recent #iamlasw in Cardiff.

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Congratulations Ethan from @tycerdd.bsky.social - proud winner of the #iamlasw "Speed date our artefact" award 2026!

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Thanks Lee Noon for sharing this photo of Renee Timmers' fascinating paper, "Expression of emotion through music", at this year's #iamlasw!

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Up to £800 is available to allow branch members to attend this year's IAML Congress in Thessaloniki, Greece. Visit the Music Libraries Trust website to find out more and apply: www.musiclibrariestrust.org/bursaries

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

What lurks in the stacks at Henry Watson Music Library? Find out in our latest "Week in the life" post... iaml-uk-irl.org/a-week-in-th...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Newsflash: early bird rates extended to 20 February. Don't miss out: iaml-uk-irl.org/events/annua...

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Annual Study Weekend (ASW 2026) 24-26 April in Cardiff – IAML (UK & Irl)

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Photo from a recent lunchtime concert at Leeds Central Library, given by Ad Hoc Baroque. Featuring music from manuscripts in Leeds Music Library!

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Preparations underway for this year's Annual Study Weekend (24-26 April in Cardiff). What does it mean? Be sure to book your place and find out... iaml-uk-irl.org/events/annua...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Applications now open for this year's E. T. Bryant Memorial Prize for significant contributions to the literature of music information fields. Find out more here: iaml-uk-irl.org/news/

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News – IAML (UK & Irl)

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Thinking of attending our Annual Study Weekend (24-26 April) in Cardiff? You could be eligible for funding from the Music Libraries Trust! More information here: musiclibrariestrust.squarespace.com/news/2026/1/...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

@rcmlondon.bsky.social is seeking a new Assistant Librarian! Applications close on 26 January. More information here: www.rcm.ac.uk/about/jobs/c...

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Assistant Librarian | Royal College of Music

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Don't miss out! Early bird bookings are now open for the branch Annual Study Weekend, 24-26 April in Cardiff. Book your place here: iaml-uk-irl.org/events/annua...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

The award-winning Library team of the Royal Northern College of Music; read about their triumph here: iaml-uk-irl.org/royal-northe...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Many congratulations to the Royal Northern College of Music library team!

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

@iaml-aibm.bsky.social has a long tradition of supporting research into the science of music; Lee Noon spotted this volume from 1961 in Leeds Central Library. "The Science of Sound" is the theme of our forthcoming branch Annual Study Weekend in Cardiff - early bird bookings open soon!

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

@citywestminster.bsky.social's performance sets service run by Westminster Music Library is such a valuable resource for choirs and orchestras nationwide. We're delighted to see the service relaunched! Read all about it here: iaml-uk-irl.org/west-end-art...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

How does @threechoirs.bsky.social keep track of all its important premieres over the years? Find out this and much more on our latest blog post: iaml-uk-irl.org/curating-300...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

View from a fascinating new exhibition at the Foundling Museum - read more about it on our blog: iaml-uk-irl.org/hallelujah-a...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Lee Noon discovered these books while doing some stock-moving in Leeds Central Library - inspiration for IAML (UK & Irl)'s upcoming "The Science of Sound" Annual Study Weekend, perhaps? iaml-uk-irl.org/events/annua...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

IAML (UK & Irl)'s FREE November webinars have been announced, and the programme is very exciting! Open to members and non-members alike: iaml-uk-irl.org/events/novem...

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November 2025 Public and Academic Library webinars – IAML (UK & Irl)

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Roy Stanley, Music Librarian at Trinity College Dublin, contributes to our "Week in the life" series on this, his final week in post. Don't miss this! iaml-uk-irl.org/a-week-in-th...

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Marian Wilson Kimber @mwilsonkimber.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Today's historic find. From A System of Elocution (1841): "postures unfavorable to vocal delivery." For #8 just replace the book with a phone.

Nine young men and women with books, leaning, bending, sitting, or hidden behind the volume.

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Not yet booked your place for Music for the Terrified on 29 September? It's not too late! Read about the experiences of a participant from the last course here: iaml-uk-irl.org/music-for-th...

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Music for the Terrified: a participant’s experience – IAML (UK & Irl)

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

There are TWO upcoming opportunities to take part in this valuable training delivered by experienced music librarians: 12 August in Leeds and 29 September in Maidstone. Don't delay - book today! More info on our homepage: iaml-uk-irl.org

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iaml-aibm.bsky.social @iaml-aibm.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Level up on your knowledge of current library trends and practices. Slides from over 20 presentations are now available on the IAML website: www.iaml.info/congresses/2... #iaml2025

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Ever wondered how how an opera festival keeps all its musicians supplied with the right scores and parts? Martyn Bennett of Glyndebourne explains in the latest instalment of our "Week in the life" series: iaml-uk-irl.org/a-week-in-th.... Picture © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. Photo: Sam Stephenson

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Call for papers! The Events and Training Committee are seeking proposals broadly related to the topic "The science of sound". More information here: iaml-uk-irl.org/events/annua.... Pictured: IAML (UK & Irl) members at a past ASW.

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Discover the music collection of legendary horn player Dennis Brain in our latest blog post: iaml-uk-irl.org/discovering-...

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Missed out on our last "Music for the Terrified" course? Fear not - you'll have another opportunity in Leeds on 12 August. More information here: iaml-uk-irl.org/events/music...

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Music for the terrified – 12 August 2025 – IAML (UK & Irl)

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Have you met our new President, Peter Linnitt? Peter shares a "Week in the life" in the first of our new blog series, here: iaml-uk-irl.org/a-week-in-th...

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Dr. Steven Jeon @drstevenjeon93a.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Music Library at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in Sydney. Visited there while I was waiting for my friend to arrive.

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IAML (UK & Ireland) @iaml-uk-irl.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Katharine Hogg (Gerald Coke Handel Collection) talks about their newest exhibition in the IAML (UK & Irl) blog here: iaml-uk-irl.org/foundling-mu...

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