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Our multimedia library is open from Tuesday to Friday, from 2 to 5:30 pm. Measures to protect the health of our staff and visitors will be enforced: <ul> <li>Hydro-alcoholic gel is available at the entrance of the library </li> <li>The distance of 1 meter between patrons must be respected.</li> </ul> <h2 id="search-in-the-catalogue">Search in the catalogue</h2> <div id="iframe_wrapper" style="position: relative; overflow-x: scroll; width: 975px; max-width: 100vw;"><iframe width="auto" height="1000" style="position: absolute; left: -253px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" frameborder="0" src="https://flora4.ircam.fr/flora/jsp/portal/index.jsp?action=search_expert_cat_ircam"></iframe></div> <h2 id="the-collections">The collections</h2> <a href="/media/uploads/transmission/Ressources/nouveautes2021-mediatheque-ircam.pdf" target="_blank" class="wys-button-small">Download the bulletin of oulatest acquisitions</a> The IRCAM multimedia library is a resource center on contemporary music as well as  music and sound science and technology. Currently boasting 35,000 documents, its collection is constantly being expanded in connection to the Institute's musical programming and research activities. The reading room is open for consultation in situ and it is possible to borrow documents from our  collection of books, scores, periodicals, theses, sound recordings, films, and concert programs. Databases offer a wealth of online musical and scientific resources. The collections described below are referenced in the catalogue: <ul> <li>A collection of approximately 13,000 books dedicated to the following areas: <ul> <li>music from 1945 to the present day (theory, aesthetics, composers, instrumental techniques)</li> <li>the history of music and other arts since antiquity (dance, theatre, visual arts)</li> <li>sciences and technologies related to music and sound (signal processing, sound synthesis, instrumental acoustics, room acoustics, computer music, psychoacoustics)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> The entire collection is contextualized by the presence of books on history, philosophy, linguistics, and sociology. <ul> <li>About fifty subscriptions to periodicals in the fields of music creation, computer music, acoustics, perception and sound technologies.</li> <li>More than 400 theses and dissertations in musicology and acoustics, signal processing and computer science applied to music.</li> <li>Nearly 10,000 scores, mainly works from the 20th and 21st centuries, and in particular the repertoire performed at IRCAM. In addition, there are about 1,000 volumes of critical editions (from Baroque to modern times).</li> <li>About 2,300 CDs and 150 vinyl records devoted to music from the 20th century to the present day, and 200 films (portraits of composers, documentaries, performance recordings).</li> </ul> Musical Databases Accessible On Site  Databases are accessible from the multimedia library's computer workstations: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.babelscores.com/fr" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">BabelScores</a>: offers a wide catalogue of contemporary music works allowing the online consultation of scores while listening to the work.</li> <li><a href="http://www.maison-ona.com/catalog" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">Maison ONA</a>: offers a catalogue of contemporary music works allowing the online consultation of scores.</li> <li><a href="http://www.proquest.com/products-services/databases/iimp_ft.html" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">International Index to Music Periodicals Full Text</a>: summaries and abstracts of more than 500 periodicals devoted to music in all its aspects (musical training, performance, ethnomusicology, musical theatre, theory and composition, etc.). 140 periodicals are available in full text.</li> <li><a href="http://www.proquest.com/products-services/iipa_ft.html" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">International Index to Performing Arts Full Text</a>: summaries and abstracts of more than 260 periodicals, about 100 of which are available in full text, in the fields of dance, drama, theatre, scenography, musical theatre, circus, opera, film, etc.</li> </ul> <h2 id="useful-information">Useful Information</h2> Library Card Lending is possible upon presentation of one of these supporting documents: <ul> <li>to composers and performers</li> <li>to students in Master 1 and 2 programs</li> <li>to doctoral students enrolled in a department of musicology or art</li> <li>to teachers and researchers working in secondary, higher education, music education, or research institutions</li> <li>to all persons who make a request in writing to the multimedia library</li> </ul> The library reserves the right not to grant the permission to borrow documents.  The card is valid for one year from the date of registration. Documents required for a library card: <ul> <li>40 € (or 26 € for students, job seekers, IRCAM Card holders) by cheque or cash</li> <li>proof of eligibility to borrow materials (student card, professional card, contract, pay slip)</li> <li>a 50€ deposit by cheque</li> <li>the membership form completed on site or downloaded <a href="https://www.ircam.fr/media/uploads/transmission/Ressources/formulaire_adhesion_mediatheque.pdf">here</a></li> </ul> Lending Rules <ul> <li>Quantity and Duration: 4 documents (books or scores) and 4 discs for a period of 15 days, renewable once. Periodicals can not be borrowed. </li> <li>Overdue Materials: a delay in the return of documents results in a borrowing ban for a period equal to the delay.</li> <li>Unreturned Materials: in the event of loss of a document, it must be reimbursed; otherwise, the deposit cheque of 50 € will be cashed.</li> </ul> Access Conditions for IRCAM staff and Collaborators Anyone holding an IRCAM staff card has access to the multimedia library during opening hours. Registration is mandatory. Loans are free and a library card is issued on presentation of the IRCAM card and an ID photo. The lending rules are as follows: 6 documents and 6 discs for a period of 15 days, renewable once. Materials can not be borrowed during the last month of the contract <h2 id="contacts">Contacts</h2> 01 44 78 47 44 | info-mediatheque (at) ircam.fr Aurore Baudin: aurore.baudin [at] <a href="http://ircam.fr/">ircam.fr</a> / 01 44 78 45 02 Jérôme Boutinot: jerome.boutinot [at] <a href="http://ircam.fr/">ircam.fr</a> / 01 44 78 48 98

Our multimedia library is open from Tuesday to Friday, from 2 to 5:30 pm.

Measures to protect the health of our staff and visitors will be enforced:

Hydro-alcoholic gel is available at the entrance of the library
The distance of 1 meter between patrons must be respected.

Search in the catalogue

The collections

Download the bulletin of oulatest acquisitions

The IRCAM multimedia library is a resource center on contemporary music as well as music and sound science and technology. Currently boasting 35,000 documents, its collection is constantly being expanded in connection to the Institute's musical programming and research activities.

The reading room is open for consultation in situ and it is possible to borrow documents from our collection of books, scores, periodicals, theses, sound recordings, films, and concert programs. Databases offer a wealth of online musical and scientific resources.

The collections described below are referenced in the catalogue:

A collection of approximately 13,000 books dedicated to the following areas:
- music from 1945 to the present day (theory, aesthetics, composers, instrumental techniques)
- the history of music and other arts since antiquity (dance, theatre, visual arts)
- sciences and technologies related to music and sound (signal processing, sound synthesis, instrumental acoustics, room acoustics, computer music, psychoacoustics)

The entire collection is contextualized by the presence of books on history, philosophy, linguistics, and sociology.

About fifty subscriptions to periodicals in the fields of music creation, computer music, acoustics, perception and sound technologies.
More than 400 theses and dissertations in musicology and acoustics, signal processing and computer science applied to music.
Nearly 10,000 scores, mainly works from the 20th and 21st centuries, and in particular the repertoire performed at IRCAM. In addition, there are about 1,000 volumes of critical editions (from Baroque to modern times).
About 2,300 CDs and 150 vinyl records devoted to music from the 20th century to the present day, and 200 films (portraits of composers, documentaries, performance recordings).

Musical Databases Accessible On Site

Databases are accessible from the multimedia library's computer workstations:

BabelScores: offers a wide catalogue of contemporary music works allowing the online consultation of scores while listening to the work.
Maison ONA: offers a catalogue of contemporary music works allowing the online consultation of scores.
International Index to Music Periodicals Full Text: summaries and abstracts of more than 500 periodicals devoted to music in all its aspects (musical training, performance, ethnomusicology, musical theatre, theory and composition, etc.). 140 periodicals are available in full text.
International Index to Performing Arts Full Text: summaries and abstracts of more than 260 periodicals, about 100 of which are available in full text, in the fields of dance, drama, theatre, scenography, musical theatre, circus, opera, film, etc.

Useful Information

Library Card

Lending is possible upon presentation of one of these supporting documents:

to composers and performers
to students in Master 1 and 2 programs
to doctoral students enrolled in a department of musicology or art
to teachers and researchers working in secondary, higher education, music education, or research institutions
to all persons who make a request in writing to the multimedia library

The library reserves the right not to grant the permission to borrow documents.

The card is valid for one year from the date of registration.

Documents required for a library card:

40 € (or 26 € for students, job seekers, IRCAM Card holders) by cheque or cash
proof of eligibility to borrow materials (student card, professional card, contract, pay slip)
a 50€ deposit by cheque
the membership form completed on site or downloaded here

Lending Rules

Quantity and Duration: 4 documents (books or scores) and 4 discs for a period of 15 days, renewable once. Periodicals can not be borrowed.
Overdue Materials: a delay in the return of documents results in a borrowing ban for a period equal to the delay.
Unreturned Materials: in the event of loss of a document, it must be reimbursed; otherwise, the deposit cheque of 50 € will be cashed.

Access Conditions for IRCAM staff and Collaborators

Anyone holding an IRCAM staff card has access to the multimedia library during opening hours. Registration is mandatory. Loans are free and a library card is issued on presentation of the IRCAM card and an ID photo.

The lending rules are as follows: 6 documents and 6 discs for a period of 15 days, renewable once. Materials can not be borrowed during the last month of the contract

Contacts

01 44 78 47 44 | info-mediatheque (at) ircam.fr

Aurore Baudin: aurore.baudin [at] ircam.fr / 01 44 78 45 02
Jérôme Boutinot: jerome.boutinot [at] ircam.fr / 01 44 78 48 98

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