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The '''International Association of Libraries and Museums of the Performing Arts''' ({{langx|fr|Société Internationale des Bibliothèques et des Musées des Arts du Spectacle}}, abbreviated '''SIBMAS'''), promotes practical and [[theoretical research]] in the documentation of [[performing arts]]. The association was founded in 1954, and has organized biennial international conferences since then, primarily in [[Europe]]an cities.
Spread across 35 countries around the world, it gathers individuals and institutions documenting circus, dance, film, opera, theatre and puppetry.
The association is governed by a 16-member international [[executive committee]].
The association is also concerned with ensuring the proper conservation of the performing arts collections. At the beginning of 2021 it expressed its concern about the [[Victoria and Albert Museum|Victoria & Albert Museum]]'s (V&A) intention to close the Department of Theatre and Performance. SIBMAS set up a petition and a press campaign to save the department<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dea Birkett: The V&A's theatre archive matters – losing our past risks losing our future|url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/the-vas-theatre-archive-matters--losing-our-past-risks-losing-our-future|access-date=2021-03-29|website=The Stage|language=En}}</ref> and ask for the V&A to have a consultation with SIBMAS & the industry it serves.<ref>{{Cite web|title=V&A urged to consult wider industry on proposed cuts to its theatre team|url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/va-urged-to-consult-wider-industry-on-proposed-cuts-to-its-theatre-team|access-date=2021-03-29|website=The Stage|language=En}}</ref>
== What does SIBMAS do? ==
It promotes research in the performing arts, facilitates networking among the members and share resources about their specific collections and the performing arts in general:
* '''Conferences:''' SIBMAS organises biennial conferences focusing on challenges and recent developments of current practical interest for the members
* '''Networking:''' SIBMAS encourages genuine collaboration and invests in spreading best practice between its members
* '''Newsletter:''' a quarterly newsletter, providing up-to-date news and information about the activities of SIBMAS and the members
* '''International Directory of Performing Arts:''' a database with detailed information about performing arts collections, searchable by organization name and/or category of member institution ranging from national libraries to puppet museums
* '''Proceedings''': SIBMAS provides print editions of the conference papers of our conferences
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==External links==
* [http://www.sibmas.org/# Official web site]
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[[Category:Theatrical organizations]]
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