Week 6 videos online

On to week 6 and videos online. I was aware of youtube and had seen many instances of videos being embedded in blogs, websites, etc. Again though I was surprised by the different applications and roles that video plays and could play in the library environment.



Being able to follow the progress of a new library building (some libraries use blogs and photographs) but this opens this up to a whole new level. Also documenting author visits and events in the library and being able to share it with others who could not be there or as a promotional tool. Also being able to show patrons (or new staff) an introductory video to the library would also be very beneficial. One example of campbelltown libraries use of video and youtube is below




Again I guess the possibilities are endless and we should be aware of these things when we are looking at any events, etc in the library where we could use these things

Week 5 Wikis

I am now up to week 5 and Wikis. I have, of course, seen wikipedia but it was very interesting to see the variety of Wikis out there and what they could be used for in a library environment. A lot of sites have booklists and subject guides which a wiki would be very useful for as well as Schools/Universities who not only have course information on the Wiki but also Publish the assignements on there for everyone to see. I had not realised what a good planning tool it could be as it is much more efficient than email. For planning events across library services as well as within libraries. It also provides a good option for an intranet specific to the library and allows collaboration and ease of use. I think wikis really are underused and a great alternative to other ways of sharing information. While I found many wikis interesting and informative my personal favourite has to be wookiepedia (No need for all those character guides in your library this has it all and more)