Week 8 Youtube

This library workout video was very cleverly done. Although much of the "exercise equipment" is outdated, it is something that could be easily updated to be relevant. I think it could be a little shorter and of course when this video was made ('80's) there wasn't the worry of being politically correct as there is today. It looks like it was fun for the staff to do!

This clip of Super Librarian would be a great advertisement for the library for kids or teens who are into comics or graphic books! It could be a series of ads involving different parts of the collection that the branch wanted to highlight. I like the fact that it is short and catchy.

I think TPL could use more video clips to explain services and programs. The information would be more interesting and could be quite creative. YAG groups could be commissioned to create some clips for various program promotions for all ages.

I like the variety of clips found on Youtube. I am happy to learn how I can share any gems that I find!

Podcasting

I have listened to interviews and programs on podcasts from my favourite sites but I had no idea there was such a vast collection of them in one place! I subscribed to three that caught my fancy right away but I could have (and still may ) subcribed to many more. The three I settled on were
a) Golden Oldies Entertainment (Old Time Radio) because I love hearing the old radio shows from the past.
b) Pottercast: A Harry Potter Podcast because I am a big Harry Potter fan.
c) Movies You Should See - just because I was curious.

I am fascinated by this tool and will likely be looking at more of the podcasts on other sites more closely.

23 Things - Online Office Tools

Wow! I am constantly amazed in this workshop at the amount of tools and functions that are available online! This latest one of office tools online is really a great find. A while ago I was involved with the YAG group in our branch who were creating a newsletter to be published for the branch. There were many contributors and the editor (a YAG) was becoming overwhelmed with the volume of emails and contributions. This tool would have made life for her and me much easier and more fun!

Outside of work I can see it being useful for the various committees I am a member of, especially when a joint group project is being considered.

This is one tool I will definitely be finding useful.