Home :: The Society of Indexers MGPL Webrary® - Reader's Corner Menu Ascel Public Libraries News « What's happening to your library? Library Journal | Reed Business Information International Association of School Librarianship - IASL The World Wide Web Library Directory Currently indexing over 8800 libraries and library-related Web sites in 130 countries. This site contains no ads, and is not built from a database that will only allow you to view one listing at a time. And while you're at it, check out the related site: The Great Library Card Collection Here's a blast from the past. The directory as it looked in 1995! Loading Countries Library Related Companies, Organizations, Publishers, Resources/Services/Publications, Cool Library of the Week, Other Lists Please submit/change a listing or leave a comment via this online submission form. 29 August 2013Despite any actual new having been posted here in years, I am actually updating the site whenever someone submits a new listing or correction. 24 June 2005 I added the first libraries in Mauritius today thanks to Ramesh Hauroo. 20 November 2004I've just added the ten libraries in the Maricopa County (AZ) Community College System thanks to Kathy Lynch. News Archive — Icon Legend
IAML(UK & Ireland) Homepage IAML(UK & Irl), the UK and Ireland Branch of the international organization (IAML), exists to represent and promote the interests of music librarians and libraries, music–related archives and music information providers throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. IAML membership, both individual and corporate, covers a wide range of institutions including public, academic and national libraries, professional orchestras, opera companies, broadcasting authorities and the music trade. At the 2012 IAML(UK & Irl) awards for Excellence in Music Libraries, Professor Jan Smaczny, Hamilton Harty Professor of Music at Queen's University, Belfast said "The roster of excellence before us shows, more powerfully than any words of mine, that the very musical infrastructure of the United Kingdom and Ireland depends fundamentally on the work of music librarians." Recent additions: Vacancies for Branch officers: Vacancy for Publications Officer The IAML(UK & Irl) blog can be read here. Further information:
IWR - Information world review Careers with music - general information | Incorporated Society of Musicians Friday 15 July 2011 A career with music is challenging and worthwhile, and offers a high level of job satisfaction for anyone with a strong interest in music. Music offers a wide variety of opportunities. There are performers and composers, teachers in schools and at home, administrators, publishers, record companies, instrument manufacturers, librarians, broadcasters and journalists. A career with music? The skills and experience required for each activity are quite specific; but many people occupy more than one niche during their careers. When you embark on your musical career, ISM membership is the best way to equip yourself with legal and professional backing, technical advice and essential insurance schemes, as well as opportunities for professional development. To find out more, browse through the subjects listed below. And finally... Performing Many young musicians aspire to a solo career. Any performing career demands very high standards, simply because the competition is so intense.
ARLIS UK & IRELAND: Promoting excellence in library and information provision for the visual arts, architecture and design Ariadne: Web Magazine for Information Professionals Librarian Job Information Page Content Librarian Hours30-40 per weekStarting salary£19,500 + per year If you are organised, like working with people, and are enthusiastic about the value of information and knowledge, this job might be ideal for you. Librarians are responsible for the day-to-day running of library services. In this job you will need good customer service skills. You can qualify as a librarian either by studying for a university qualification or by working as a library assistant and doing work-based training. WorkDesc Work activities As a librarian, your duties would vary depending on the size and function of the library, but could include: As a librarian in a school, college or university you may also teach research skills to students. HoursDesc Working hours and conditions You would usually work from around 9am to 5pm, but may also work some evenings, and on Saturdays with time off during the week. IncomeDesc Income Salaries vary depending on the type of library. Figures are intended as a guideline only. News