Videos and QR Codes in the Library

Librarians are using YouTube videos to promote their libraries.  Following are great examples of videos posted by librarians and their students: 

EXAMPLE 1

Norman High School Library
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNHSLibrary/videos

Videos:
Getting Started with the NHS Library Website
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjpxzgZQkZM

Tiger Visits the Norman High School Library
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeUhXLvFAi4

The most helpful for students is "Getting Started with the NHS Library Website", and students would like this video the best since it provides great assistance.

EXAMPLE 2

The Unquiet Library
https://www.youtube.com/user/theunquietlibrary/videos

Videos:
How to Export a Bibliographic Data File from LRC to EasyBib
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRhEc-SJcHo

The Importance of Choice for Igniting Student Passion and Learning Through Research Projects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZUTsyfY8m4

Both were helpful for students in different ways.  Students would like "The Importance of Choice for Igniting Student Passion and Learning Through Research Projects", since it provided a lot of valuable information for students. 

EXAMPLE 3

Pikesville High School Library
https://www.youtube.com/user/pikesvillehslibrary/videos

Videos:
PikesvilleHighschool FAFSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVyIaw40neY

Senior Party in Library
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTqy_KdeAPc

The most helpful was "Pikesville High School FAFSA".  The video students would enjoy more is "Senior Party in Library".  The students looked like they had loads of fun creating this video.    

EXAMPLE 4

BBMS Media
https://www.youtube.com/user/bbmsmedia/videos

Videos:
MAP Goal Setting Math
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvEsD79830k

Caroline Director's Video 1/20/17

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LElZ02WohUo

The most helpful for students is "MAP Goal Setting Math".  The knowledge imparted was extremely valuable.  I think students would like "Caroline’s Director’s Video". 

How can we use YouTube videos efficiently in our libraries?  As a librarian I would use YouTube videos to do the following:

      1.      Create tutorials to facilitate use of the library
      2.      Promote new books
      3.      Create book trailers
      4.      Promote school clubs
      5.      Give library tours

BOOK TRAILER

Creating book trailers is an excellent way of sparking the interest of our students and staff.  They can view the book trailers, make their way to our libraries, and  find entertainment as well as a wealth of knowledge and information.

 

The following is an example of such:  

 

Synopsis:

When Brittany Ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day of senior year, she has no clue that her carefully created "perfect" life is about to unravel before her eyes. She's forced to be lab partners with Alex Fuentes, a gang member from the other side of town, and he is about to threaten everything she's worked so hard for―her flawless reputation, her relationship with her boyfriend, and the secret that her home life is anything but perfect. Alex is a bad boy and he knows it. So when he makes a bet with his friends to lure Brittany into his life, he thinks nothing of it. But soon Alex realizes Brittany is a real person with real problems, and suddenly the bet he made in arrogance turns into something much more.

In a passionate story about looking beneath the surface, Simone Elkeles breaks through the stereotypes and barriers that threaten to keep Brittany and Alex apart.

Retrieved from:  https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Chemistry-Novel/dp/0802798225

 

Click on the following link to view a book trailer of Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles: 

https://animoto.com/play/gtHM1DIrrYNeyDCr1dzd0Q#

 

QR CODES 

QR Codes can facilitate access to materials found in our library.  For example, students and staff will definitely find it appealing to scan a QR Code and obtain instant access to a book trailer. 

 

Scan the following QR Code to view a book trailer of Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles:

 

 

 

Using QR Codes in a library will provide excellent results.  The following are a few ways I would utilize QR Codes in my library:

 

1.      Placing QR codes on library copiers, scanners, etc. to assist students and teachers in using them.

2.      Placing them on bookmarks to link to library website.

3.      Placing them on book posters to access book trailers.

4.      Placing them on book covers to access author interviews and book trailers.

5.      Placing them on maps to access information.

6.      Placing them on worksheets to access additional information. 

7.      Provide access to free e-books and magazines. 

8.      During holidays, provide access to poetry and short stories.   

Source: http://eduscapes.com/sessions/qrcodes/