Resources
Print materials & recordings
The library’s loan collection comprises solo instrumental and vocal performance parts, sets of chamber, vocal and orchestral music, full and miniature scores, recordings (CDs, LPs, DVDs and videos) and books on music. Collection strengths include materials on music education and music performance. We also hold early printed music materials in our Special Collections.
We offer access to standard reference works such as Grove’s Dictionary as well as music periodicals. Check our Electronic Resources section for details on access to Grove Music Online, Naxos Music Library and others.
Services
Loans
All students of the Academy may borrow from the library. Part-time students may borrow up to 7 items, third level undergraduates up to 10 items and postgraduates up to 15 items. Loans are issued for 1 month, and may be renewed if not on hold for another user.
Computers
RIAM students and staff have access to computers in the library, offering internet, word-processing and music typesetting software (Finale, Sibelius). The library also provides a wirless internet zone for users.
Interlibrary loans
Items not held in the Academy library may be obtained on loan from other libraries. Staff, undergraduates and postgraduates may avail of this free on a limited basis. Please contact the library staff for more information.
Information skills training
Library staff provide tutorials on library research, using the catalogue effectively, databases and electronic journals, and advanced web research. For more information, please contact us
Other facilities
Listening machines are available which can play CD, cassette, minidisc and LP recordings. Photocopying and scanning facilities are also available.Users should familiarise themselves with copyright law before using these. A guide to copyright can be downloaded here: Copyright Guide