Anonymous US backer matching donations to Irish Traditional Music Archive

The Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) is a public resource for Irish music, song, and dance. It houses multimedia collections dating back to the 18th century, including sound recordings and printed materials. ITMA is committed to collecting, preserving, and making these resources accessible to the public. The archive is open to visitors and researchers, funded by public money and donations. ITMA is actively seeking funds to match a donation from an overseas donor. The focus is on digitisation and digital preservation to ensure future accessibility, which requires significant financial support.

What types of materials does the Irish Traditional Music Archive collect?

• Only printed collections from the 18th century

• Only contemporary music recordings

• Multimedia materials including sound recordings and printed collections

• Only digital recordings

What are the main pillars on which the ITMA is built?

• Collecting, preserving, organizing, and making available

• Collecting, selling, organizing, and making available

• Collecting, preserving, hiding, and making available

• Collecting, preserving, organizing, and selling

How can the public access the resources of the ITMA?

• Only through special membership

• Only online

• By appointment only

• By visiting #73 Marion Square during open hours

What is the current funding initiative mentioned for the ITMA?

• A local fundraising event

• A matching donation offer from an overseas donor

• A government grant

• A membership fee increase

Why is digitization important for the ITMA?

• To reduce physical storage needs

• To make collections accessible to future generations

• To sell digital copies online

• To replace all physical collections