Provides specialised library services in the field of music and music history.
Acquires, processes, and makes accessible a collection of printed and manuscript sheet music and other music-related documents. Manages the departmental reference library, including journals. Ensures that sheet music is processed by title and subject per the applicable standards. Coordinates the registration of historical music sources in the Czech Republic (the Union Catalogue of Music) and worldwide (RISM). It annually compiles the Czech subject bibliography and submits it to the RILM, the international database. It is the seat of the secretariat of the Czech National Group of IAML (International Association of Music Libraries). The department is engaged in methodological, professional publishing and editorial activities.