Music PAL Pathways to Learning Opening doors to a wealth of resources

Music PAL

Pathways to LearningOpening doors to a wealth of resources

What is ‘Pathways to Learning’ (PAL)?

A library co-operation programme aiming to

broaden access to resources held in a wide range

of libraries and archives throughout Ireland.

The programme was originally promoted by the Committee on Library

Co-operation in Ireland (COLICO)

What is Music PAL?

The scheme within ‘Pathways to Learning’

that seeks to provide wider access to

music collections throughout Ireland,

across sectors and locations

• Higher Education Libraries

• Public Libraries

• Specialist Libraries

• Music Conservatoire Libraries

• For full list see:

www.pathwaystolearning.ie

Who is in Music PAL?

Public LibrariesInstitution Location Belfast Central Library Belfast Clare County Library EnnisCork City Library Cork Cork County Libraries CorkDonegal County Libraries LetterkennyDublin City Public Libraries Dublin Fingal County Libraries BalbrigganKildare County Library and Arts Newbridge Kilkenny County Library Service KilkennyLimerick City Library LimerickLouth County Libraries DundalkMayo County Libraries CastlebarMeath County Council Library Ashbourne Sligo County Library SligoSouth Dublin County Libraries DublinTipperary Libraries Thurles

Participants – by Sector

Higher Education

Institution Location Dundalk Institute of Technology Dundalk Mary Immaculate College LimerickNUI Maynooth Maynooth Queen's University Belfast Belfast St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra DublinTrinity College Dublin Dublin University College Cork CorkUniversity College Dublin DublinUniversity of Limerick LimerickUniversity of Ulster Londonderry

Participants – by Sector

Conservatoires

Institution Location Cork School of Music (CIT) Cork DIT Conservatory of Music & Drama Dublin Royal Irish Academy of Music Dublin

Participants – by Sector

National /Special Collections

Institution Location Association of Irish Choirs Limerick Contemporary Music Centre Dublin Irish Traditional Music Archive Dublin National Library of Ireland Dublin Royal Irish Academy DublinRTÉ Sound Library & Archive Dublin

Participants – by Sector

Participants - GeographicalDublin

Pathways to Learning Website

www.pathwaystolearning.ie

• A Learner applies for a Music PAL Access Card at the library they regularly use (e.g. their Public Library)

• The Access Card enables the learner to visit and make use of facilities in other libraries that are part of the Music PAL scheme (subject to local rules)

• Facilities made available to Music PAL Access Card holders may vary, but reference access to print materials will be allowed as a minimum

How does Music PAL work?

The Music PAL Access Card

The Application form for the Music PAL Access Card is available for download from www.pathwaystolearning.ie

• Check for valid Music PAL Access Card, and ID (if required)

• Issue external reader’s ticket (according to local practice)

• Make visitor aware of Library regulations and facilities, and any specific conditions for the use of special collections

• If visitor needs particular guidance on use of music materials, catalogues, etc, refer to appropriate staff (usually the local Music PAL Co-ordinator)

• Record visit on the Music PAL data collection form

Receiving a Music PAL Referral

• Assess whether enquiry is best resolved through a referral

• Check that the library member is in good standing

• Ask member to complete the Music PAL application form, drawing attention to the ‘Guidelines for Music PAL Visitors’

• Enter the member’s details on the Music PAL Access Card

• Issue the member with their Music PAL Access Card

(valid for one year)

Making a Music PAL Referral (1)

• Identify which libraries can provide the information or materials required. The Music PAL website and/or the RASCAL database may help with this.

• Check the access conditions of the libraries to be visited

• Make user aware of any special requirements -

e.g. phone in advance; type of ID required

• Give user a feedback form

• Record referral on Music PAL data collection form

Making a Music PAL Referral (2)

Database shows: Which libraries hold resources on specific subjects Where these libraries are Access terms for visiting these libraries

RASCAL

www.rascal.ie

• Pathways to Learning / Music PAL

www.pathwaystolearning.ie

• RASCAL

www.rascal.ie

Useful websites

(Insert Name Here)Music PAL Co-ordinator

e-mail: (insert)

Roy Stanley Chair, Music PAL

e-mail: rstanley@tcd.ie

Music PAL Contacts