I must admit, I've been delving into youtube for a while. There are all sorts of gems there, including snippets from wonderful TV programs that I thought had been lost to my dim dark past. Oddly enough, I hadn't woken up to the possibilities inherent in online videos for professional use, but it's so obvious when you think about it & the excellent examples from the US and even Sydney libraries that are already getting into this are inspirational.
Whilst there are a variety of uses we could make of online videos in promoting the library & showcasing our services, the big challenge is to get the broader public to look at the videos. Being in a poor area, with a large aged population, an important part of what we do in utilising this new technology is to promote its use. This could become part of our regular internet training for seniors (which is incredibly popular), and also be highlighted in conjunction with the promotion of other services and events.
It's vital that we reach as many of our clients as possible. This seems to me to be a greater challenge than the actual production of online videos as any number of our staff are so computer savvy that they could probably get a great clip online with their eyes closed whilst handcuffed and under water.
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