Who Needs The Public Library? Betsy Fowler – Branch Services Coordinator Central Rappahannock Regional Library Chris Glover – Network Services Central Rappahannock Regional Library

The Concept Goal: Convey the message that libraries are vibrant and relevant - Libraries change lives Use storytelling as a marketing tool Combine narrative, photos and technology to create a compelling presentation

The Process Enlisted help of trial attorney/storyteller Collected human interest stories involving the library Asked patrons to pose and give us quotes

The Process Took many, many pictures of people using the library and selected the best Wrote the script telling both the big picture and also intimate stories

Technology Betsy has an idea Something MORE than a boring PowerPoint But... –Only two weeks –No money so... –No new hardware or software for production

Technology Oh, and by the way... The presentation should include - Several hundred photos - Voice Narration - Background Music And should look kind of like a documentary

Technology Microsoft Photo Story 3 –Requirements Windows XP Windows Media Player 10 Decent PC (P4, 1.7Ghz or better, 512 Mb) Microphone –Designed for home users

Technology Gather images Import images into Photo Story Photo Story builds pans, zooms and transitions automatically Add narration Pick background music Generate movie

Technology - Conclusion Low cost Quick to learn Easy to use Limited – but it did what we needed Creates a remarkably professional looking product. The technology should NOT be the stumbling block in this process!

Contact Us Betsy Fowler: Chris Glover: Watch the video at Download PhotoStory3 at story/default.mspxhttp:// story/default.mspx