In addition to a new interface, the latest release of Classical Music Library includes new features and updates.

• Album Browse: Browse all classical works by album and find associated recordings.
• Updated Playlists: Individual items in a playlist can be annotated, and links to any item (whether available in Classical Music Library or on the Web) can easily be added.
• Content Sharing: Create, name, and annotate a personal playlist. Then choose to share it with other users at your institution, or with anyone who subscribes to Classical Music Library.
• Advanced Search: The improved Advanced Search allows you to limit results to recordings where the complete work is available.

Other Interesting Features of Classical Music Library:

• Anthology playlists: Students can listen to associated recordings of works found in the major music history and music appreciation textbooks, The Development of Western Music (K. Marie Stolba), and Music: An Appreciation (Roger Kamien). Students no longer have to purchase the CDs or wait for them to become available through course reserve.
• Course Folders: Librarians and educators can organize and share course music with students in a secure and simple way. This tool can either tie in with an existing digital audio reserve or be used as a standalone access point.
• Static URLs: All Course Folders and individual recordings reside at permanent URLs that can be sent to students by email or posted to online teaching applications like Blackboard or WebCT. Soon, even selected sections within tracks can reside at static URLs.
• Custom playlists: All users can create and save their own password-protected playlists. This service expands a library’s existing collection of classical music recordings while minimizing the problem of damaged or stolen CDs and saving shelf space. Beginning and advanced users will want to use the service for teaching, learning, and research.
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