IPA Source is updating its access policies to protect copyrighted materials, simplify subscription options, and provide improved text viewing on mobile devices. We acknowledge the importance of providing you reliable access to our database. The goal of these changes is to ensure long-term sustainability of our resource and improve our customers’ user experience. Individual and… Read More
Service Announcement
IPA Source Policy Regarding Fair Use
IPA Source content, including translations and transcriptions of opera arias, art songs, and Latin texts, is protected by copyright law. These materials are the result of significant intellectual effort and are the exclusive property of IPA Source. Unauthorized distribution, sharing, or systematic reproduction of IPA Source content, including but not limited to posting on public… Read More
For IPA Source Institutional Customers – Upcoming Changes to the IPA Source Website
IPA Source is announcing upcoming changes to our website, including a significant upgrade to our text viewer. Benefits of the Upgraded Text Viewer Immediate Access: Subscribed institutions will be able to access IPA Source content immediately, as long as the user has an internet connection. (1) Improved Mobile Experience: The new text viewer will provide… Read More
Upcoming IPA Source Improvements
(Institutional customers – please refer to this post for information) IPA Source is announcing some upcoming changes to our website. Soon, all users will have access to our upgraded text viewer. This enhancement will provide immediate access to purchased files from any licensed institutional locations, individual users or individual text purchasers with an internet connection,… Read More
IPA Source is now a member of the OpenAthens Federation
IPA Source is pleased to now offer access for our institutional customers via OpenAthens authentication. If your institution is an OpenAthens Federation member, access to IPA Source content has never been easier. Why OpenAthens? OpenAthens simplifies access to your library’s resources: Their single sign-on approach allows you easy access with one username and password; making… Read More
Our Commitment to Intellectual Property and Opposition to Piracy of Copyrighted Content
IPA Source strongly opposes the unauthorized use and piracy of our copyrighted materials, including under the guise of Fair Use. Fair Use is a complex legal doctrine intended to balance the rights of copyright holders with the public interest in accessing and using copyrighted works. However, Fair Use does not justify the wholesale copying and… Read More
IPA Source Statement on Leaving X / Twitter
IPA Source has always been a champion of diversity and inclusivity in the world of opera and vocal music. In light of recent events, we’ve made the decision to discontinue our presence on X. Our commitment to serving a diverse community of artists and institutions remains strong, and we’ll continue to participate on platforms that… Read More