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| 1: Institution | Birmingham and Midland Institute |
| 2: Founded | 1854 (Since 1955 has incorporated the Birmingham Library, founded 1779) |
| 3: Postal address | 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS |
| 4: Tel. Fax. Email Web |
Tel: 0121 236 3591 Fax: 0121 212 4577 www.bmi.org.uk admin@bmi.org.uk |
| 5: AIL contact | Mr Philip Fisher, Administrator and General Secretary |
| 6: Hours | Monday to Friday 10.00-18.00 |
| 7: Membership details | Open to the public: library and other services open to members only (subscription details on application). |
| 8: Activities, publications etc. | Lectures, concerts of classical music, recorded music concerts, art exhibitions, annual poetry competition, twice yearly journal. A number of cultural societies are affiliated to the Institute. |
| 9: Refreshments | Coffee bar serving light refreshments. |
| 10: Visitors / Researchers | Research facilities available at the discretion of the Administrator by prior appointment. |
| 11: Background information | The Institute was constituted by Act of Parliament of 3rd July July 1854 for the 'diffusion and advancement of science, literature and art.' In 1955, it merged with the Birmingham Library which had been founded in 1779, and moved in 1965 to the latter's premises in Margaret Street, which were subsequently enlarged. |
| 12: Collections | The library of about 100,000 volumes specializes in the humanities and still contains many of its original books. It provides a lending service for members. A recorded music collection is also available. |
| 13: Building | Grade II* listed building. |
| 14: Status | Registered charity no 522852 2004/03/15 |