Collections Update - Research Guides at Rider University

Get ready for an exciting and modern upgrade to your choral experience starting this Fall! Beginning September 1, 2025, Westminster Choir College will be integrating nkoda, a cutting-edge digital music library platform, into our choral programs. This shift is designed to enhance learning, streamline rehearsals, and increase access to musical scores.

Why nkoda? A Score of Benefits for You!

nkoda offers instant access to an incredible collection of over 140 music publishers and 130,000 editions, including a vast array of choral scores. This means:

· Instant Access to Repertoire: Say goodbye to delays! You'll have immediate access to all your choral scores, allowing for more flexibility and responsiveness in repertoire choices.

· The nkoda database also includes solo repertoire and can also be used for applied music lessons.

· Enhanced Annotation: Mark up your scores digitally with ease! Highlight, annotate, and take notes directly on your tablet, then edit or share them seamlessly.

· Integrated Learning Tools: Practice smarter with built-in tools like metronomes and multi-view options, and even link to audio recordings for deeper score study.

· Eco-Friendly: This transition significantly reduces paper consumption, contributing to Rider University's sustainability efforts.

· Portability & Organization: All your scores, consolidated on one device. No more lugging around heavy binders!

The subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education has been cancelled.. This decision was made after careful consideration of resource allocation and usage. We understand that The Chronicle of Higher Education is a valuable resource for many of you. Please be aware of the following options for accessing its content going forward:

1. Personal Subscriptions: Individuals who wish to maintain continuous access to The Chronicle of Higher Education may purchase a personal subscription directly. Please note that these personal subscriptions cannot be paid for using departmental or university funds. You can find information on personal subscriptions here.

2. Interlibrary Loan (ILL): You can continue to request specific articles from The Chronicle of Higher Education through our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service (https://guides.rider.edu/ill). University Library’s ILL department is highly efficient and typically fulfills article requests within three hours or less, ensuring timely access to the content you need for your research and teaching.