- Share - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://about.ebsco.com/markdownify/node/160325) - []() - []() - []() # RILM's UNESCO Accreditation: A New Era for Music Scholarship The Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale (RILM) achieves UNESCO NGO status, enhancing its mission to document and preserve global musical heritage, while positioning itself to make an even greater impact on the global music research community. ![](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/bf8e165a-fa6a-4e90-b62d-a87a1692eb5e/rilm-logo-meet-Tina-Fruhauf-blog-image-780.png) 25 February 2025 The Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale (RILM) has reached a significant milestone by earning UNESCO accreditation as a non-governmental organization (NGO) to provide advisory services to the Committee of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This achievement marks a new chapter in RILM's mission to document, preserve, and disseminate the world's musical knowledge. EBSCO recently had the pleasure of interviewing Tina Frühauf, RILM's Executive Director since August 2022. "RILM's UNESCO accreditation is a testament to our commitment to safeguarding global musical heritage," says Frühauf. Under her leadership, RILM has expanded its role from an Abstracting & Indexing provider to a comprehensive content provider, aligning closely with UNESCO's objectives. ![](/themes/custom/cog_ebsco/images/pullquote-icon.png) ### "RILM's UNESCO accreditation is a testament to our commitment to safeguarding global musical heritage." Dr. Tina Frühauf Executive Director RILM RILM's journey has been marked by significant growth and innovation. The organization has launched various full-text resources and developed the Egret platform, enhancing its technological capabilities. The recent addition of [DEUMM Online](https://www.rilm.org/deumm-online/) to RILM's suite of resources, as well as the upcoming release of the [RILM Archive of Popular Music Magazines (RAPMM)](https://www.rilm.org/rapmm/) this Spring, further solidifies its position as a key player in the sector of music research. The UNESCO accreditation opens up vast possibilities for RILM. The organization has already participated in the UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education 2024, showcasing its global reach and expertise. RILM's model of local knowledge communities, comprising national, supranational, and regional committees, offers valuable insights for other NGOs working towards the shared goal of safeguarding cultural heritage. RILM's partnerships with institutions like the National College of Arts in Lahore, the Institut du monde arabe in Paris, and the Central Conservatory in Beijing highlight its commitment to inclusivity and diversity. These collaborations ensure that RILM's collections represent music scholarship from all countries, languages, and cultural boundaries. As RILM continues to evolve, its dedication to preserving and making accessible the world's musical traditions remains unwavering. The organization's multilingual editorial team, representing a mini-UN, plays a crucial role in fulfilling this mission. With its UNESCO accreditation, RILM is poised to make an even greater impact on the global music research community. Stay tuned for more updates on RILM's exciting initiatives and collaborations as it continues to shape the future of music scholarship. [ Watch the video interview of Tina Frühauf ](https://vimeo.com/1049817482) [ Learn more about RILM ](/products/research-databases/music-resources-rilm) Category: [Librarianship ](/blogs/ebscopost/category/librarianship) Tags: [Academic libraries](/blogs/ebscopost/tag/academic-libraries) [Research databases](/blogs/ebscopost/tag/research-databases) - Share - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://about.ebsco.com/markdownify/node/160325) - []() - []() - []() ## Related Posts [ ![rilm what is music pedagogy blog image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/rilm-what-is-music-pedagogy-blog-image-780.jpg) ](/blogs/ebscopost/what-music-pedagogy-universality-education-sound-and-sound-education) [What is Music Pedagogy? Universality of Education in Sound and Sound in Education](/blogs/ebscopost/what-music-pedagogy-universality-education-sound-and-sound-education) 1 August 2019 [ ![blog Rilm Power of Abstracts image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/blog-Rilm-Power-of-Abstracts-image-780.png) ](/blogs/ebscopost/power-abstracts-music-research) [The Power of Abstracts in Music Research](/blogs/ebscopost/power-abstracts-music-research) 2 October 2023 [ ![blog ripm concert hall image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/blog-ripm-concert-hall-image-780.png) ](/blogs/ebscopost/building-unique-collection-music-periodicals-interview-ripm-founder-dr-h-robert) [Building a Unique Collection of Music Periodicals: An Interview with RIPM Founder Dr. H. Robert Cohen](/blogs/ebscopost/building-unique-collection-music-periodicals-interview-ripm-founder-dr-h-robert) 16 November 2021