IAML’s Support of Hofmeister XIX

The International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres (IAML) expresses its support for Nicholas Cook’s efforts to secure continued institutional hosting for the Hofmeister XIX database. Hofmeister XIX is an indispensable tool for music librarians and archivists. It is crucial that a sustainable hosting solution will be found in order to secure access to the database for the long term.

I write on behalf of members of the International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres (IAML) to express support for your efforts to secure continued institutional hosting for the Hofmeister XIX database – please, see the attachment (PDF).

Hofmeister XIX is an indispensable tool for music librarians and archivists for several reasons mentioned in the attached letter. It is crucial that a sustainable hosting solution will be found in order to secure access to the database for the long term.

Best wishes,

Pia Shekhter