Music PAL Pathways to Learning Opening 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: Who is in Music PAL?

Public Libraries InstitutionLocation Belfast Central LibraryBelfast Clare County LibraryEnnis Cork City LibraryCork Cork County LibrariesCork Donegal County LibrariesLetterkenny Dublin City Public LibrariesDublin Fingal County LibrariesBalbriggan Kildare County Library and ArtsNewbridge Kilkenny County Library ServiceKilkenny Limerick City LibraryLimerick Louth County LibrariesDundalk Mayo County LibrariesCastlebar Meath County Council LibraryAshbourne Sligo County LibrarySligo South Dublin County LibrariesDublin Tipperary LibrariesThurles Participants – by Sector

Higher Education InstitutionLocation Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Mary Immaculate CollegeLimerick NUI MaynoothMaynooth Queen's University BelfastBelfast St. Patrick’s College, DrumcondraDublin Trinity College DublinDublin University College CorkCork University College DublinDublin University of LimerickLimerick University of UlsterLondonderry Participants – by Sector

Conservatoires InstitutionLocation Cork School of Music (CIT)Cork DIT Conservatory of Music & DramaDublin Royal Irish Academy of MusicDublin Participants – by Sector

National /Special Collections InstitutionLocation Association of Irish ChoirsLimerick Contemporary Music CentreDublin Irish Traditional Music ArchiveDublin National Library of IrelandDublin Royal Irish AcademyDublin RTÉ Sound Library & ArchiveDublin Participants – by Sector

Participants - Geographical Dublin

Pathways to Learning Website

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

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

Pathways to Learning / Music PAL RASCAL Useful websites

(Insert Name Here) Music PAL Co-ordinator (insert) Roy Stanley Chair, Music PAL Music PAL Contacts