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Multimedia in Libraries (and in the Columbia Libraries)
Madeleine Fix-Hansen Digital Multimedia Assistant Columbia University Libraries
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Define: Multimedia in Libraries
A loose definition: Using audio recordings, screencast tutorials, digital images/graphic design and digital video to present library content in the form of time-based media to library users.
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Define: Multimedia in Libraries
Multimedia = Many Media The definition of multimedia is vast and includes a wide variety of new web-based tools, such as digital collections (still images), blogs, wikis, web-based widgets (or tools), mobile devices and more ….
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Define: Multimedia in Libraries
Today’s presentation focuses on making content: audio files, Camtasia screencasts, graphics & a bit of video: time-based media.
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“Now Showing” at the Libraries:
iTunes University: Friends of the Libraries Library Essentials tutorials: redefining a content series (LWeb & iTunes) Avery Arts & Architecture Recent Acquisitions program (annual) Camtasia production avenues: Camtasia Production Kit & loaner laptop
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iTunes University + iTunes software on your computer + iPod or other portable media device.
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Define: Content Series
A public-facing set of digital multimedia files that are thematically grouped, cohesively designed & presented to users. Like a radio broadcast or a television show, a content series (usually) contains multiple files.
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Define: Public-Facing
Content provided to the public to display & share the work an institution is engaged in. Photo credit: Mobile Community Design
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iTunes University: Friends of the Libraries
From lecture series to podcast: Friends of the Columbia Libraries is an audio content series that providesof Friends of the Libraries lectures in digital format. Contact: Jen Rutner, Assessment & Marketing Librarian for more information.
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iTunes University: Friends of the Libraries
How was it made? Audio files recorded with portable audio recorder Audio files edited & produced using Audacity & GarageBand Audio files uploaded into iTunes University
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Instructional Content: Library Essentials
Instructional screencast tutorials on CLIO topics, “Finding e-Images” and “Managing Reference Citations”
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Instructional Content: Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio
Library Essentials tutorials are created with Camtasia Studio (software by TechSmith) Camtasia Studio is a best practice software used to create screencasting/image/video multimedia tutorials and projects Screencasting is a term that refers to recording computer software & interface demonstrations for learning purposes
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How Was It Made? Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio
More information about Camtasia:
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Where Can I Find It? Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio
Library Essentials on LWeb:
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Where Can I Find It? Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio
Library Essentials in iTunes:
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Instructional Content: Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio
Creating an instructional tutorial content series as a collaborative process: Library Essentials involves many people: librarians (content creators and subject specialists), Libraries Digital Programs Division (technical support, content hosting/workflow, content series formatting) and CCNMTL (original design & instructional content development).
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Instructional Content: Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio
Mission Statement: Scope: Library Essentials offer users guidance on using Columbia Library resources for research activities. Format: Library Essentials may exist in a variety of formats (video, audio, text); since they are modular they may appear in a variety of contexts (subject guides, CourseWorks research guides, beside pertinent resources in Library Web, individual reference correspondence). For more information, please contact or Anice Mills: Joanna DiPasquale:
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The Camtasia Production Kit
Instructional Content: Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio The Camtasia Production Kit The Camtasia Production Kit is a guide to creating a Library Essentials or other Online Tutorial within the Columbia University Libraries. It is located online: The kit provides basic directions & graphics for you to use when creating screencasts.
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Slideshow Video Content
Sharing the story of an event audio essays + images = video: The Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library Recent Acquisitions project
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Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library Recent Acquisitions project How was it made?
Still images photographed Graphics created & edited with PhotoShop (or other image editor) Essays written by librarian curators Audio recording with Camtasia Studio Pro Editing & compressing with Camtasia Studio Pro
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Marketing & Communications
Multimedia in Libraries: Types of Projects Institutional Documentary, Commemoration & Events Instructional Tutorials Digital Collections Highlights & Processes Storytelling from the User Community Student made work HUMOR & CREATIVITY Marketing & Communications
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For more information …. Please contact:
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