Η Επιτροπή Μελών της IAML (IAML Membership Committee) εγκαινιάζει το νέο Research Support Program, μια πρωτοβουλία που απευθύνεται στα μέλη της IAML και έχει στόχο να υποστηρίξει την ανάπτυξη ερευνητικών και επαγγελματικών σχεδίων στους τομείς της μουσικής βιβλιοθηκονομίας, των μουσικών αρχείων και συναφών πεδίων.
Το πρόγραμμα θα πραγματοποιηθεί από τον Οκτώβριο του 2026 έως τον Ιούνιο του 2027 και συνδυάζει εργαστήρια, ατομικές συναντήσεις με Research Mentors και ομαδικές συναντήσεις μεταξύ των συμμετεχόντων. Η συμμετοχή είναι δωρεάν.
Παράλληλα, έχει ανοίξει πρόσκληση τόσο για συμμετέχοντες όσο και για Research Mentors. Η προθεσμία υποβολής αιτήσεων είναι η Τρίτη 20 Οκτωβρίου 2026.
Ακολουθεί αυτούσιο το μήνυμα της Επιτροπής Μελών της IAML με όλες τις πληροφορίες και τους σχετικούς συνδέσμους:
Dear Colleagues,
The IAML Membership Committee is pleased to launch the Research Support Program, a new initiative to foster a culture of research. Built by IAML members for IAML members, the Program pairs participants with Research Mentors and provides structured guidance from the early stages of idea development through to conference-ready presentations and posters.
This 8-hour program runs from October 2026 to June 2027 and includes:
- Three workshops
1. Starting a research/project
2. Drafting a presentation proposal and applying for IAML congress travel funding
3. Getting ready for congress
- Three one-on-one meetings with a Research Mentor
- Two group meetings with fellow participants
Participation is free of charge.
Applications Now Open
IAML individual members in good standing with an interest in research or project related to music librarianship, music archives, or related areas are invited to apply. Up to 10 participants will be accepted, with priority given to students and members who have joined IAML within the past three years. To apply, complete this Application Form for Participants. Deadline: Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Call for Research Mentors
IAML individual members and professionals affiliated with IAML institutional members who have experience presenting at conferences or publishing scholarly work within the past five years are also invited to contribute as Research Mentors. The expected commitment is approximately eight hours over the course of the Program, including preparation time, group meetings, and three one-on-one meetings with participants. This is a volunteer role. To become a Research Mentor, complete this Expression of Interest for Research Mentors form. Deadline: Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
For questions, please contact Katie Lai, Chair of the Membership Committee, at katie.lai@mcgill.ca.
We look forward to building a vibrant and supportive research community together.
Warmly,
Katie Lai
Chair, IAML Membership Committee
Associate Librarian | Liaison for Music
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