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ABOUT THE GUIDED TOUR

Take a step-by-step tour of Richard Taruskin's Oxford History of Western Music online. Learn about the features and content of this comprehensive resource. Start the tour now!

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ABOUT THE GUIDED TOUR

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  1. Oxford History of Western Music online About the Guided Tour ABOUT THE GUIDED TOUR This tutorial is designed to take you through the features and content of Richard Taruskin’s Oxford History of Western Music online. Please click "Start the Tour" below for a step-by-step guide. Alternatively, use the table of contents on the left-hand side of the screen to go to a specific item of interest; you can also navigate by using the Previous and Next buttons that appear in the upper right-hand corner of every screen. • Home • Search • Search results • Entry structure • My stuff • Site help • For more information Start the Tour  www.oxfordwesternmusic.com

  2. Home provides quick and easy access directly to the content The navigation bar and homepage content lets users browse the text or learn more about the site—just click through! 1 Quick Search and a link to the Advanced Search are accessible at the top of every screen 2 Sign into or sign up for a free, personal profile to save content, separate from institutional access 3 Jump to a topic: Oxford History of Western Music online  Previous Next  3 Welcome message indicates successful login 2 1 jessica.chesnutt@oup.com  About the Guided Tour • Home • Search • Search results • Entry structure • My stuff • Site help • For more information

  3. Users can run a Quick Search from any screen or go to the Advanced Search for more options Search within Full text or Chapter titles 1 Specify the relationship between multiple search terms 2 Add or remove rows to make the search as simple or complex as needed 3 Jump to a topic: Oxford History of Western Music online  Previous Next  1 2 About the Guided Tour 3 • Home • Search • Search results • Entry structure • My stuff • Site help • For more information

  4. Search results with brief passages and images make it easy to navigate to desired content The chapter title and volume source are clearly indicated Search terms are highlighted for easy skimming Change the text size, print the results, save the search to My Stuff, or share the results via social networking sites Search within the results for more precision 4 3 1 2 Jump to a topic: Oxford History of Western Music online  Previous Next  guitar 3 4 electric 1 2 About the Guided Tour • Home • Search • Search results • Entry structure • My stuff • Site help • For more information

  5. Clearly organized entries are accompanied by images, links, and robust functionality The table of contents of the entire volume is arranged in expandable chapters, with the current location highlighted Change the text size; print, save, cite, email, or share the content Return to the search results or navigate between them The source volume is clearly indicated 3 1 4 2 Jump to a topic: Oxford History of Western Music online  Previous Next  3 4 1 continued About the Guided Tour • Home • Search • Search results • Entry structure • My stuff 2 • Site help • For more information

  6. Clearly organized entries are accompanied by images, links, and robust functionality Easily jump to the Art Credits for the volume or to Further Reading lists with open-url compliant links Notes are hyperlinked and open-url compliant Subscription-sensitive links are provided to related content on Grove Music Online 5 7 6 Jump to a topic: Oxford History of Western Music online  Previous Next  from previous About the Guided Tour • Home • Search • Search results • Entry structure 7 • My stuff 5 • Site help • For more information 6

  7. Saved and recently viewed content and searches are organized in My Stuff Or navigate to My Stuff to see all saved content together Manage account preferences Go directly to saved or recently viewed chapters and searches Each saved item lists the title, content type, and date saved Edit searches or delete content or searches 2 3 5 1 4 Jump to a topic: Oxford History of Western Music online  Previous Next  2 1 5 3 4 About the Guided Tour • Home • Search • Search results • Entry structure • My stuff • Site help • For more information

  8. Extensive help on content and functionality is designed for every user and is available from every screen Advice is linked to further information or contact details A table of contents organizes the help content into categories for easy navigation A prominent link to the Help section is at the top-right of every screen 3 2 1 Jump to a topic: Oxford History of Western Music online  Previous Next  1 3 2 About the Guided Tour • Home • Search • Search results • Entry structure • My stuff • Site help • For more information

  9. An unmatched account of the evolution of Western classical music Jump to a topic: Oxford History of Western Music online  Previous • Learn more about Taruskin’s Oxford History of Western Music online • View Frequently Asked Questions • Free 30-day trials are available to interested institutions • Available by perpetual access and annual subscription • To learn more about Oxford's award-winning suite of online resources, visit Oxford Online About the Guided Tour • Home • Search • Search results • Entry structure • My stuff • Site help • For more information

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