In 2008, iTunes "listening stations" were created in the library so students could have easy access to a large, albeit hidden, CD collection. Hundreds of CDs were digitized and added to an iTunes collection that was shared to other computers located inside the library. The idea was to be more like a record store where people can browse for and listen to music before they buy it; but, in this case, it would be before they bring the CDs home. Fast forward to 2018 and see the vision of this “Listening Lab” becoming more clear and distinct. In this webinar, - Learn how to digitize CDs and create a web page based on iTunes XML data. - Discover how the donated/purchased music collection is being cataloged and shared. - Explore a variety of programming ideas ranging from small concerts to workshops. - Understand the basics of valuing CDs, vinyl, VHS, and other mediums. - Highlight how people are using the space and interacting with the collection. - Use technologies like 3D printing, graphic design, and videography for promotional purposes.

1. How to Repurpose Library Space:

2. Agenda
• Learn how to digitize CDs and create a web page based on iTunes XML data.
• Discover how the donated/purchased music collection is being cataloged and
shared.
• Explore a variety of programming ideas ranging from small concerts to
workshops.
• Understand the basics of valuing CDs, vinyl, VHS, and other mediums.
• Highlight how people are using the space and interacting with the collection.
• Use technologies like 3D printing, graphic design, and videography for
promotional purposes.

3. Digitizing CDs into iTunes Library
Image source: https://goo.gl/TQjCFq

4. File Types
Learn more: https://www.apple.com/itunes

5. Used Home Sharing to Connect One iTunes
Library with Multiple Computers.

6. Some Archived Notes
• AppleScripts for iTunes – iTunes script solutions for Windows.
• MusicSearch.vbs – a script that would take the selected track in Internet Explorer to
search in our library catalog for the CD.
• Created an XSLT stylesheet to link to and style the XML code that iTunes generates.
Users outside the library could see a webpage of our digitized music collection that
linked directly to iTunes where they could either check out our library-owed CDs or
consider purchasing it through iTunes.
• Was working on linking the iTunes XML code with our OPAC and the GraceNote
MusicID database.
• Downloaded Yale music podcasts, a few TED Talks and other lectures, some NPR All
Songs Considered podcasts for inclusion in the iTunes library. I was going to add SPC’s
iTunes U podcasts once they were “open source” and other requested podcasts to
help enhance this digital collection.

7. Finding the iTunes XML file in Windows
Image source: https://goo.gl/HZeghn

8. XML File

9. XSLT File

10. Discover how the donated/purchased music
collection is being cataloged and shared.

11. Over 2,000 records were donated by a
doctor from Pasadena, Florida and
stored at the Palladium Theatre. Most
of the collection is in great shape and
includes a broad range of Classical,
Jazz, Blues, and Musicals.

12. Be
To
Meant

13. Display Cases at Retro Joe’s in Gibbs Campus Library

14. Repurposed the Cases for Browsing Vinyl

15. Turntables, Mixers, and Headphones

17. Audio-Technica LP120
Setting up: https://youtu.be/yBD8yO13-DI

18. Numark M6 USB 4-Channel Mixer
Source: https://goo.gl/3LYyuf

19. Sony MDR-7506
Professional
Headphones
Source: https://goo.gl/Hkt3t9

20. Audio-Technica AT95E Dual Magnet Cartridge
Source: https://goo.gl/QvjrUH

21. Example: https://goo.gl/GuzWVU
Donated items are cataloged using the Name of the Collection

22. We are cataloging by genre, then
alphabetical. Not by call number
because we are trying to make the
experience more like a record store!

23. Eventually Adding Our Collection to Discogs

24. Ordering “essential”
vinyl through a local
record store!

25. “Theft”

26. Explore a variety of programming ideas ranging
from small concerts to workshops.

27. BYOV Sharing/Discovery Events
Image source: https://goo.gl/FnoKHi

28. Radio Program that Highlights SPC’s Music Collection
radio.spcollege.edu
Sample: https://goo.gl/y3c9VZ

30. Discover Music With the USA Song Titles Map
$39 To Purchase: https://goo.gl/U6TbgH

31. Accompanying Spotify Playlist!
Listen: https://goo.gl/QNKtEk

32. “Lunchtime Live” Intimate Concerts in the Radio Studio
La Lucha

33. Understand the basics of valuing CDs, vinyl,
VHS, and other mediums.

34. Vinyl Record Price Guide
Source: https://goo.gl/iTeUtm

35. www.discogs.com/app

36. Standard Learn more: https://goo.gl/PZ7Vgp
Play Grading samples

37. Join and Sign-up!
discogs.com

38. Handle with care and don’t touch the playable
surface. Hold by the edge or by the label
Keep them clean. Place the brush gently on the
vinyl while it spins. Bring the brush to the
spindle.
Keep stylus clean. SPC staff will do this once a
week.

39. Vinyl Cleaning Supplies
Record cleaning brush, $14.00
Diskeeper Stylus Brush, $8.00
RCA D4+ Cleaning Solution, $6.00

40. Wet Cleaning
Music Hall WCS-3 Vacuum Cleaning Machine, $699.00
GEM Dandy, $170.00
7 Tips to Perfect Sounding Vinyl Records: Handling, Cleaning,
Playing overview: https://youtu.be/L2QfjcgDjsY.

41. Highlight how people are using the space and
interacting with the collection.

42. Instagram/Facebook Video
http://333sound.com SPC’s 33 1/3 Series Collection

43. Sampling Vinyl!

44. Critical Listening Classes

45. Promoting Local Shows!

46. Sharing good finds!

47. VHS Tapes! Some Bootlegged.

49. Use technologies like 3D printing, graphic design,
and videography for promotional purposes.

50. 3D printed 45RPM Adaptors
Version 1 (video) Version 2 (video)

51. https://www.canva.com

53. Creating an eclectic collection of zines, local
music, scores, box sets, etc. to accompany
the core music collection.

54. Listening Lab at Retro Joe’s Promotional Video
Watch: https://youtu.be/LZ6r5NXklPs

55. It’s all about discovery!
Photo: Kelsey Ann

56. Discover and Experience!

57. http://www.slideshare.net/chadmairn
@cmairn

58. Contact me!