Multimedia Library 2.0

On August 6th, a hands-on training session on using multimedia Library 2.0 tools to enhance library’s web presence and user experience was presented by Darren Chase, Head Librarian of the Southampton Library at the Stony Brook University.  

Darren demonstrated setting up and using YouTube, Flickr and Meebo accounts.  Among the most popular sites on the Web, these multimedia social networks offers libraries opportunities to share images, videos and other dynamic content while connecting with users in a “third space” beyond the library Website.   

You may view Darren’s PowerPoint presentation below. 

Core Collections: Video Games for Libraries

If you missed out on Beth Gallaway’s (listen to her bio) presentation on July 23rd, Core Collection: Video Games for Libraries, then be sure to check out her powerpoint presentation here:

Presentation Slides

Additional Resources

Handouts:

• Agenda
• Advocacy: Talking Points About Gaming in Libraries
• Bibliography
• Core Collections
• Glossary
• Reader’s Advisory
• VOYA article, “What Makes a Good Game, Anyway?“

Also of interest:

• Games and Public Performance/Copyright
• Video Games 4 Librarians
• YALSA Teen Gaming Interest Group Fact Sheet

Bookmarks are online at http://del.icio.us/informationgoddess29/lilrc.

Beth’s core collection recommendations are online at http://del.icio.us/informationgoddess29/corecollections. (YES, I added Orange Box!).

Additional Resources have been reproduced from Beth Gallaway’s Blog entry Core Collections: Video Games for Libraries available at http://infogdss.wordpress.com/2008/07/24/core-collections-videogames-for-libraries/.

Continuing Education Program Brochure Now Available

The July through December 2008 LILRC sponsored continuing education programs are published in a brochure (in PDF format). You may use the included registration form to register for multiple training sessions.

Some of our guest speakers will include: 
Scott Bennett (http://www.libraryspaceplanning.com/)
Helene Blowers (http://www.librarybytes.com/)
Beth Gallaway (http://informationgoddess.info/)
Warren Graham (http://www.blackbeltlibrarians.com/)

Wiki @ Your Library: Now what can you do with it?

On June 10th, presenters Judy Brink-Drescher and Diane Holliday enthusiastically showed participants what can be done with a Wiki, as evident by the LI South Shore History Wiki that was discussed. This Wiki offers a unique blend of culture and history of the past and present and also incorporates a Blog featuring a Question of the Day and uses Flickr as a photo repository.

Although these features may seem ordinary, one visit the Wiki’s Bulletin Board will reveal a mosaic of comments ranging to the not so ordinary, which reflect the scope of people interested in this project. As Judy and Diane pointed out, a comment on UFOs was posted.

I could go on forever describing the over 100 pages included in this wiki, but why not check it out for yourselves at lisshistory.dowling.edu, who knows, maybe you can find something to contribute! This Wiki is open to editing, so feel free to add something, leave a comment, or just answer the question of the day.

Listening to Judy and Diane discuss this project provided insight into using Web 2.0 technologies in different applications to successfully get your community involved. There’s no denying the dedication and hard work put into this and they have demonstrated what a Wiki is best known for-collaboration. They are collaborating with library staff, different Dowling College departments, the community and many others.

So go ahead and give it a try. Find a Wiki that best fits your needs and see what YOU can do with it.

Presentation Slides

Podcast @ Your Library: It’s easier than you think!

On March 12, 2008, two local librarians Darren Chase, Informatics Librarian at the Health Sciences Library of Stony Brook University and Chris Kretz, Digital Resources Librarian at Dowling College Library demonstrated just how easy podcasting can be.Darren kick started the workshop with explaining what a podcast is and then demonstrated how to make a podcast on a shoestring budget. In less than one hour, he recorded a podcast using a microphone and free software called Audacity, set up a WordPress blog to syndicate the podcast, and finally published the podcast to the Internet Archive! Click here to view Darren’s presentation handout, Learning How To Podcast In Your Sleep.

Afterwards, Chris discussed his academic library podcasting experience with the Omnibus podcasts for Dowling College Library. Chris described his experiences creating the podcasts, including tricks to interview, time needed to edit, and much more. Click here to view Chris’ presentation, This American Library.

At the conclusion of the program, Darren and Chris invited participants to take part in a question and answer session, which was then recorded to demonstrate just how easy making a podcast can be.

Check out photos from the program on LILRC’s Flickr page.