This week I will be reflecting on the role of podcasting,
online video, screencasting or slidecasting in libraries or information
organisations.
I think the role of these tools will be very beneficial in
libraries and information organisations for many reasons both internally and
externally. I’m sure there is a range of possibilities for libraries to create
and enhance their services and reach a wider range of people through using
audio visual tools.
Using audio-visual tools like podcasting, online video,
screencasting or slidecasting within a library or information organisation can
help with employees training and professional development. By creating
interesting and visual displays on how to use a new service or product, staff
can develop their own training to meet their specific needs as well as
extending their professional development.
Using these tools can also be of great benefit when
providing services to their clients. Creating videos demonstrating how to use
their services (the library catalogue, ebook downloads) would help make their
services more accessible. This would also be attractive to the YouTube
generation, who would probably prefer to watch a video than call and ask.
I obviously see the possibility of audio-visual tools as a
way to enhance the existing services of the library. As to creating services in
their own right there is potential. Libraries could select employees to make
their own video reviews of books or music. It could very well be another way to
reach their customers.
I did a mini video using Screen-O-Matic on how to download an ebook from Bolinda
Digital offered through Brisbane City Council Libraries for my week 8 play
activity. While at first I was rather pissed off at the effort it would take as
I feel incredibly behind this week, it did prove to be a fun experience.
Definitely something I would recommend or encourage people using. It might even
be a way to help my mum learn things instead of sitting on the phone getting
cranky – I’ll just record a video and send it to her *problem solved*
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