YouTube, Animoto, & QR Codes
Videos & QR Codes in the Library
YouTube
YouTube
is a fantastic tool to promote the library!
It’s a great way to provide information in fun, unique ways. YouTube is very user friendly and allows you
to share videos in variety of formats.
Here recently I’ve uploaded videos, screencasts, and a book trailer
created on Animoto. I look forward to
creating more content for my YouTube channel in the months to come, especially
with virtual learning!
I
checked out a few channels that were library focused and want to share what I
found!
Most Helpful for
Students:
This video is beneficial to students because it introduces
them to the basics of conducting research on the database, EBSCO Host. All too often students simply copy and paste
information because they are uninformed on how to find good, well cited
information. The screencast introduces
students to the concept of searching on database with detailed, step by step
instructions in order to find creditable information to embed in their
assignments.
Students Would Love:
The librarian incorporates the school mascot in a fun way to show all that the library has to offer to students. This is a great idea that I would love to do in my own library soon! The video does drag on a little bit and I would create a few videos instead. I would have videos pertaining to one concept such as checking out a book, searching on a database, and how to use the OPAC.
Most Helpful for
Students:
This video instructs students on how to find images that either
have a Creative Commons license or fall under copyright friendly umbrella. Students need to know this information not
only for their senior project, but for the rest of their academic career. It’s important that they understand you not
only give cite and give credit for words, but images too. The video explains the four different types
of images and what work you’re able to use.
Students Would Love:
The librarian is able to make the library mobile and take it
to the students. On her cart she has a
few books that she would recommend and a student checks one out right away. The aspect that I love and I think students
will too is that they can return library books right then and there. Often in junior high and high school the
students are coming to the library on a regular basis and it can be hard to get
books returned to the library. This is a
great idea that I’m going to have to steal!
Most Helpful for
Students:
This video is an overview of all the things students have
access to in the library. Students check
out books, have access to various technology, and the librarian does a lot of
co-teaching. You can tell that the
library is utilized by students and staff, and there is an emphasis on cooperative
learning.
Students Would Love:
This video showcases fun aspects of the library, such as
access to a Wii and parties held in there.
The library is very much the hub of the school, as you can tell by the
various gatherings that take place. It’s
easy to tell that the library is a place that the students want to be! This is what we all hope to emulate in our
own libraries!
Most Helpful for
Students:
This video was short, to the point, and clearly stated the expectations
of the librarian. Often times we have to
explain to staff and students how to properly care for items and this was an
easy way to do so!
Students Would Love:
There are several overdue book parodies to choose from, but
I chose my one of my favorite characters.
I loved how the librarian had so many to choose from and showcased the
creativity of staff and students. I
would love to challenge students to create their own parody in my library. It would be a great way to utilize digital
technology and 21st century learning skills!
How to Promote the
Library Using YouTube Videos:
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Screencasts
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Library Webpage
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How to use the OPAC
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Conducting searches on databases
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Citation Rules
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Creative Commons
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Book Trailers
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Book Reviews
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Library Promotion Video (could be with staff,
students, school mascot)
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Banned Books Week
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National Library Week
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Student Projects
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Author Spotlights
Animoto
Animoto is a digital tool that I’ve
never used and I was eager to check it out!
Right from the get go it was simple and easy to go. I created my account, stated that I was
using it for education purposes, and was given templates to choose from based
on that. I could’ve started from scratch
but I decided to ease into it and chose a book report template. I was able to edit and add my own images and
text to create my book trailer.
I’ll be in a junior high library
this year so I chose one of my favorite young adult novels, The Selection by Kiera Cass. I chose this book because it was always
popular with my students when I was teaching and I thought it would be great to
introduce the book to students in a fun, innovative way!
The Selection by Kiera Cass
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a
lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To
be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a
palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her
back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home
to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace
that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the
plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of
may not compare to a future she never imagined.
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a
lifetime. The opportunity to escape a rigid caste system, live in a palace, and
compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. But for America Singer, being
Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with
Aspen, who is a caste below her, and competing for a crown she doesn’t want.
Then America meets Prince Maxon—and realizes that the life
she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
Scan the QR Code to
view my book trailer!
QR Codes
The QR
code was simple, and easy to create! I
simply found a free QR code generator, pasted the URL, and it was created in no
time at all! The possibilities are
endless on how they can be utilized in the library!
Using QR Codes in the
Library:
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Book Trailers
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Book Reviews
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OPAC
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Scavenger Hunts
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Escape Rooms
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Surveys/Library Polls
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Online Resources
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Databases
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Leave questions for the librarian
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Podcasts
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Promote Events in the Library
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Gallery Walks
One of my favorite librarians to follow,
Gwyneth Jones, has great resources for QR Codes! Check out this link!
First of all, I love your blog name! :) I also really enjoyed reading your list of ways QR codes can be used in school libraries. I especially like the idea of students or staff members scanning to leave questions for the librarian. These questions can be relevant to an exit ticket, readers advisory, a start of a reference interview, etc.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a circular QR code. I tried it and saw that my square QR code reader worked! That was pretty interesting.
ReplyDeleteYou have great ideas on how to use QR codes in the library. I will be trying some of your ideas in the fall.
ReplyDeleteWe had some of the same suggestions for the videos on each Youtube channel - it's awesome to get to see great ideas that we can use for future library needs. I loved the Belle video for overdue library books - so much fun! Also, I loved your QR code! I've never seen them stylized before, and I am writing down flowcode so I can use it in the future.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post and found your lists of ways to use each app very helpful. I also really like the look of your QR code. I found a site that allows for custom codes with logos and fun colors but it requires a subscription. I am curious to know if the code you created is a free resource.
ReplyDeleteHailey,
ReplyDeleteI loved your input on how to promote the library using YouTube videos. You mentioned some great ideas such as screen casts explaining the library’s webpage, OPAC. And databases, as well as book trailers, book reviews, student projects, etc. I also like how you customized your QR code. I tried experimenting with mine, but I couldn’t get it to look exactly how I wanted. Thank you for your recommendation to follow Gweneth Jones and her resources for QR codes. I saved the link you shared :)