Module 3 - Multimedia sites (photos, podcasting, and videos)

Added by Karen Huffman, last edited by Karen Huffman on Jun 14, 2008  (view change)

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Overview


Multimedia sites can add depth and richness to the resources that your library provides to its user community. They can also provide a level of interactivity that will help weave the library into the community that it serves. As we go through this module, think about how photosharing, podcasts, and video can not just inform, educate, and serve but also humanize the experience you provide to library uers within the organization.

Let's Play

We've selected the following tools to play with.

Photos: Flickr www.flickr.com

Learning More

Playing in the Sand!

  1. Visit the Library of Congress picture tagging project
  2. Try out Flickr
  3. Add a photo or two and don't forget to tag them
  4. Join one of these groups: Libraries and Librariansor Librarians' Desks and share a photo with the group
  5. Review Flickr's FAQs for more information on photos, limitations with free account, and more!

Podcasting

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Learning More

Playing in the Sand!

  1. Identify 3 podcasts you want to subscribe to using one of podcast directories you learned about today.
  2. Explore the Libsyn sandbox
  3. Write a blog post about how you might utilize podcasts 1) that you generate yourself or from your user base and/or 2) as resources you can point your users to via your website.


Podcast Resources

Podcast Directories

Podcatchers

 

Recording Your Own

  • Audacity (free) - Allows you to record and edit audio tracks, add music, and more. Works on Mac, PC, Linux, and more. Be sure to download the Lame encoder to save files as MP3.
  • Hipcast.com - you can even record a podcast over the phone with Hipcast.
  • PodOmatic - create online.

Podcasting Tips

Marketing Your Podcast

Podcast Hosting Resources

  • PodOmatic (free) - "create, find, and share podcasts"
  • Libsyn.com - has a sandboxHipcast.com- Marie uses Hipcast for Government Info Pro podcast
  • Odeo.com (beta relaunch)
  • Switchpod.com (free to fee)
  • Don't forget your organization's web server as an option!

Some Podcast Suggestions
Podcasts by Librarians

Podcasts by Libraries

Podcasts for Librarians

Podcasts - Branching Out

Government Podcasts

Videos: YouTube www.youtube.com


Did you know that videos you post can be public OR private!?! Videos are creative ways to express your ideas, build educational material to enhance face-to-face learning opportunities, and market your products and services.

Learning More

Playing in the Sand!

  1. Try out your new YouTube account
  2. Search for "librarian 1946" or "Your Life Work"
  3. Add as a favorite OR if you like the publisher, subscribe to the series


Reflections

  • Write a blog post about how you might utilize podcasts 1) that you generate yourself or from your user base and/or 2) as resources you can point your users to via your website.
  • What were your key takeaways from this module?
  • Can you think of two or three ways that you could utilize multimedia tools in your library?
  • How could photos, video, or podcasts be used in your library for outreach, reference, products, and/or services.
  • How could photos, video, or podcasts be used in your library for reference or for marketing of the library?
  • How can you use podcasts to optimize your professional development?
  • What potential do you see for these applications within your organization?
  • What concerns do you have if these applications were used within your organization?

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