Library:Creating Audio & Video Playlists

Naxos Music Library

http://resources.library.ubc.ca/940

The maximum number of tracks allowed for a playlist is 60. The maximum number of playing time allowed for a playlist is 4 hours.

Types of Playlists

1. Student/Member: [Your Name] Playlists

Requires registration to create a personal account – you specify your e-mail address and password for the login. To create a personal account, enter Naxos Music Library via http://resources.library.ubc.ca/940, click on Playlists, then click on Sign up.

• Can create, edit, and delete personal playlists
• Playlists are only accessible to you with your login, they are not public

2. Faculty/Library Staff: University of British Columbia Playlists

This is an account for faculty and library administrators, and where course reserve playlists should be created. You will need to request a special URL and login from the Music Library. Please contact Terry Horner, Kirsten Walsh, or the Music Library Reference Desk at 604-822-6835.

• This contains institutional playlists that can be accessed by UBC students, faculty, staff, and users in the library for listening; however, only users with the login can create, edit, and delete course playlists

3. Naxos Music Library Playlists

These playlists are accessible to all Naxos Music Library users for listening, but only Naxos staff can create, edit, and delete playlists.

Creating Playlists

A PDF with instructions on how to create playlists is available in Naxos Music Library. Click on Playlists, then on the right-hand side of the page, click on the link View/Download Playlist User Guide

For a simplified set of instructions, see below:

To create personal playlists (can only be played by you)

Click on Playlists in the navigation bar. Your personal playlists will be under the tab labeled [Your Name] Playlists.

Click on New Playlists; this will open a pop-up box to for you to specify the Playlist Name, Author, and Remarks. You may name the playlist whatever you like. Click on Save Playlists.

To add tracks to your playlist, search for tracks in the Keyword Search box at the top of the page. Select the tracks you want to add to the playlist by ticking the checkbox beside the track names. On the left-hand side bar, click Add to Playlist and select the appropriate playlist. Click on Add to Playlist.

To create course playlists (can be played by all UBC users)

Click on Playlists in the navigation bar, then click on University of British Columbia Playlists. Click on New Playlists; this will open a pop-up box to for you to specify the Playlist Name, Author, and Remarks. It is recommended to name the playlist with the relevant course number and term, e.g. MUSC 300 2011W. Click on Save Playlists.

To add tracks to your playlist, search for tracks in the Keyword Search box at the top of the page. Select the tracks you want to add to the playlist by ticking the checkbox beside the track names. On the left-hand side bar, click Add to Playlist and select the appropriate tab, folder, and playlist (for Tab, make sure to select University of British Columbia Playlists). Click on Add to Playlist.

Alexander Street Press Databases

• Classical Music Library http://resources.library.ubc.ca/936
• Opera in Video http://resources.library.ubc.ca/1713
• Smithsonian Global Sound For Libraries http://resources.library.ubc.ca/1064

Playlists are themed collections of materials and can be created by any user of the database. Users can create playlists containing whole works, segments, and/or other items such as links to any URL. Playlists can be annotated, edited, copied, shared, and all playlists contain their own unique static URL. Playlists can be used as lists of personal favorites, class viewing/listening assignments, or as a teaching resource for in-class use.

Types of Playlists

1. All Playlists

Lists all playlists created by Alexander Street Press users worldwide.

2. My Playlists

Lists the playlists you have created. Requires registration to create a personal account.

3. Playlists Shared With Me

Lists playlists that other Alexander Street Press users have shared with you.

4. My Institution’s Playlists

List playlists created by UBC users. This is where course playlists should be created.

Creating an Account

To create an account, click on Sign In (under the search box), then click on register (blue link above the sign in boxes). Fill out the registration form (the profile page is optional). You will receive an e-mail confirmation from Alexander Street Press. Your sign in will work in any of the library’s Alexander Street Press databases (for example, if you created the account in Classical Music Library, the same sign in will work in Opera in Video).

You may also create playlists without account registration; the playlist will only appear under My Institution’s Playlists with the username Guest.

Creating Playlists

To create a playlist, click on Playlists on the navigation bar, then click on Create a Playlist.

You will be prompted to create a playlist title, insert any annotations you would like, and indicate who should see this playlist. Your options are:

• Just me: This keeps your playlist private. Only you will be able to see this playlist when you are signed in to the database.
• Everyone at my institution: This shares your playlist with anyone using the database within your college's, university's, or public library's IP range. This is a good option if you'd like to share a playlist with a class or department.
• Everyone: This option makes your playlist public. Every user of the database will see your playlist. Alexander Street Press encourages students and scholars to share annotated playlists with other users to add context to the collection.

Remember, if you choose to share your playlist, others can only view your playlist. Only you will be able to edit it.

To add tracks to your playlist, simply search for the track you would like to add, and click on the + sign next to the track name, and specify which playlist it should be added to.