Music 242: Music History and Literature II
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Research and Instruction Librarian for Music & Fine Arts
Streaming AV Platforms
St. Olaf College Libraries subscribes to a number of AV streaming platforms.
- Naxos Music Library This link opens in a new windowStreaming audio of classical music. Please note that the NML Musicology articles are not considered scholarly research.
- Music Online This link opens in a new windowA cross search of all the streaming audio provided by Alexander Street Press.
- Opera in Video This link opens in a new windowStreaming video of opera performances, interviews, and documentaries. Covers operas composed from the Baroque to the contemporary periods; includes materials recorded approximately 1933-present.
- Classical Music in Video This link opens in a new windowClassical Music in Video contains hours of classical music performances and masterclasses captured on video.
This video demonstrates how to find our streaming AV source and offers tips for using them.
Physical AV Materials
The Music Library has a large collection of music in physical recording formations, such as vinyl LPs, CDs and DVDs. Unfortunately, you can't see much of the collection because it is kept in a room behind the circ desk.
1. You can locate these materials in Catalyst by ticking the "audio/video" radial button at the top of the search interface. Don't use the "Material Type" menu for this; the menu shows only online AV sources.
2. When you've found the album you want, take the call number to the circ desk and ask the employee there to pull the item for you.
3. If you don't have the right kind of playback device, ask the circ desk worker to help you set up at one of our listening and viewing stations. There is a cozy LP listening station in the back corner, too!