RILM’s YouTube channel is a valuable resource for music researchers, providing expert guidance on navigating its global bibliography, music encyclopedias, and research tools. The channel features tutorials, webinars, and step-by-step demonstrations covering core resources such as RILM Abstracts with Full Text, MGG Online, the RILM Archive of Printed Music Magazines (RAPMM), DEUMM Online, and RILM Music Encyclopedias, along with short videos highlighting key features, including effective search strategies and viewing tools. Besides research instruction, the channel also showcases videos on events, interviews, product launches, and institutional updates. Whether you’re exploring a particular musical genre, topic, or region or simply looking to strengthen your research skills, RILM’s YouTube channel offers practical support to help you get the most from its resources.
The playlists tab makes it easy to browse videos organized by resource, topic, or methodology, allowing you to quickly find content relevant to your interests. New videos are added regularly, so be sure to check back often for the latest updates!
Below are some of the RILM channel’s most popular videos:
