Music and Interlending in the United Kingdom

Abstract

The problems surrounding music interlending formed a major part of the research for a library and information plan for music recently undertaken in the UK. Outlines the difficulties encountered in music provision, including bibliographic inadequacies, lack of standards and expertise, and divergent policies and practices for the supply of both single scores and performance sets. Suggestions for improvement are put forward. Advocates the need for further research and for a national strategy based on co‐operation, and reports significant advances.