SIBMAS: International Directory of Performing Arts Collections and Institutions

The SIBMAS International Directory of Performing Arts Collections and Institutions lists over 7000 international institutions with material relating to the performing arts (theatre, opera, music, ballet, film, circus, radio, television, cabaret, pantomime).

For anyone involved in the performing arts this site should definitely be in your favorites list. While it uses an index list (drill down) method of searching you can search by Institution, Collection, or Location. When you find the collection or institution you're looking for you're presented with vital information such as address, email, web site, etc. The Columbia library is listed as well as the Columbia Center For Black Music Research.