Videos and QR Codes in the Library

YouTube 

Throughout the years, YouTube has become one of the most popular video platforms and search engines. Videos are uploaded daily on topics such as movies, music, tutorials, sports, and basically anything you can think of. Anyone with access to a technology device can watch YouTube videos and even create their own channel. In education, YouTube has become a valuable tool that can be used in a variety of ways. The following YouTube videos are from libraries that have used this resource tool to enhance and promote learning in the library.

Calypso Gilstrap 

Most helpful video for students: How to Use EBSCOHost is a highly beneficial video for students to learn how to do research correctly. The details and examples provided are well explained and will definitely guide students through this process that can be challenging at times.



Video that the students would like the best: Tiger Visits the Norman High Library is a fun video that encourages students to visit the library by displaying the school mascot exploring all the different resources that are available. It also demonstrates to students the many enjoyable things than can be done in the library such as find your favorite books, use computers, play games, and read magazines.

 

theunquietlibrary 

Most helpful video for students: Tillery Tutorial Video: Creative Commons 101 for Senior Project Slides presents tips and guidelines for using Creative Commons’ images. Some of the different ways they show how to access photo pools of copyright images are by using Advanced Flickr Search, Compfight, and Wikipedia Commons. This will help students when adding photos to their projects, research papers, or presentations.

 

Video that the students would like the best: Greek Mythology Project Period 3 Corbett is a video project created by three students. It shows the different ways that you can make an assignment fun and enjoyable. They present different topics in the form of a newscast. I’m sure students would love seeing their classmates present educational topics this way.

 

pikesvillehslibrary 

Most helpful video for students: The course advisement video is a great resource for students to make sure they are on the right track. It explains the course credits that are required and the assessments that must be passed to graduate. Great tutorial for all students.

 

Video that the students would like the best: Hip Hop Day @ Panthers Library is a great video that shows that the library can definitely be a lot of fun. It is a great way of celebrating Black History Month. Students and teachers dressed up with their best hip hop clothes and showed their great moves. They also got the exciting opportunity to Skype with hip hop artist, Dillon who spoke about music, research, and the writing process.

   

bbmsmedia 

Most helpful video for students: 7th & 8th Media is a video that will help students review the policies and procedures in the library. This is an essential topic that librarians have to frequently remind their student about. Great refresher!

 

Video that the students would like the best: Fifth Harmony Overdue Library Book Parody is a cool and fun way to remind students about overdue books.


 

Without a doubt, YouTube videos can be used in a variety of ways. As a librarian, I would guide students through detailed tutorials and promote special events such as Dr. Seuss birthday.

Animoto

The book I chose for my book trailer was Last Stop on Market Square by Matt De La Pena. This book is a #1 New York Times Bestseller and has received multiple awards such as the 2016 Newberry Medal. I used the free version of Animoto and was definitely fast and easy to create.

Book Synopsis from Goodreads: Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them.

This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Pena’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations. 

Scan the following QR Code to watch the book trailer that I created on the Last Stop on Market Square by Matt De La Pena.

QR Codes

QR Codes (quick response codes) are machine-readable labels that let you access any kind of information instantly. They are created very simple by using QR generator websites. Once a QR code is created, a scanner app needs to be downloaded to your smart phone to be able to access it.  There are many ways librarians can use QR codes in the library. They can create book scavenger hunts, book trailers, tutorials, book related games, and even links to eBooks.