Videos and QR Codes in the Library

Videos and QR Codes in the Library 

Youtube:

Youtube is being used by librarians in so many innovative ways!  There are many channels nowadays in Youtube and you can find many Video clips, TV clips, music videos, movie trailers and other content like video blogging, short original videos, and educational videos. Librarians can create a youtube channel for students to subscribe to. There students can comment, and share these videos with other classmates. Youtube is a great communication tool and can provide students with instruction on how to utilize library services. Below are 4 youtube channels that are created by librarians! Check them out!

1. The NHS Library Channel:

Most Helpful for Students:

• How to use EBSCO host for research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BezObVKkqOo This video would be most helpful for students because it discusses how to use one of the online databases. Without learning how to use EBSCO students would have a lot of difficulty searching for online resources that are directly associated with their research project and topic.

Students Would Like:

• Getting started with the NHS Library Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjpxzgZQkZM This youtube video demonstrates the ins and outs of the NHS Library Website. Students will find that this video contains pertinent information on what resources are available online and is accessible through the library website. For new students to the school this video can really be of great use! 

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2. The Unquiet Library Channel:

Most Helpful for Students:

• Finding Creative Common Images: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4XtB77pHRs&t=56s This video is most helpful for students since it discusses the importance of copyright and how to use Creative Commons to locate images that are free to use by the pubic. Students will find this video full of useful information on regards to instructions on how to use and locate Creative Commons.

Students Would Like:

• Video promoting new book arrivals in the library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q7RjsFNFRs I found this video to be very entertaining, and I think students will too! Anytime librarians can promote a book collection with video and music, will inspire and encourage students to come to the library and check out new library materials! 

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3. Pikesville High School Library Channel: 

Most Helpful for Students:

• Snapshot of the Panthers Library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zat-1kHF5sY&t=31s This video provides students a synopsis of what the library has to offer at this campus. Students can watch this video and gain understanding of what they can expect from the librarian and the library resources that are available. The images give students comfort knowing that the library is a safe place where learning and exploration take place. 

Students Would Like:

• Library Event "Gaming Day": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ysT9BZVTG4 It is always inspiring for students to see themselves in action at the library. This video shows all the excitement that the students had during this library event. Other students in the school may see this video and want to be apart of what the library has to offer, its a win win!

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4. BBMSMedia Library Channel:

Most Helpful for Students:

• How to make a website citation using NoodleTools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUQ136Ae22o Making citations can be difficult for students of all ages. This video provides content on how to use NoodleTools to create an accurate citation. Students can bookmark this video to locate it quickly when necessary. 

Students Would Like:

• Library parody of overdue books: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivht6CPe1Ek Video parodies are always fun and exciting for students to watch, and be apart of during the creation process! This video is not only entertaining but sends a message to students about the importance of overdue books. Students will remember this video and take the message to heart. What a great way to involve students and a little laughter!

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How to Promote Videos in your Library!

• Create Book Trailers- these promote specific library books
• Program Trailers- which showcase and promote different library programs for students
• Promo trailers- which feature certain library events, services, collections, technologies, or other resources
• Instructional Videos- these review library skills, content, and other topics regarding library materials and resources that the library has to offer
• Readalouds- librarians can record videos of themselves and students reading books and upload them to youtube 
• Children's crafts videos- for library programs
• Public Service Announcements

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Alternatives to YOUTUBE:

At times Youtube can be blocked or censored due to the content in the video. Below are some alternatives that will help educators reach the videos that they need. 

• https://www.schooltube.com/ : School Tube provides content created by teachers and students

• https://www.teachertube.com/: Teacher Tube provides user generated videos for teachers by teachers. 

• https://www.nextvista.org/: Nextvista is a nonprofit, advertising-free video sharing site run by Google Certified Teacher Rushton Hurley.

• https://academicearth.org/: Academic Earth provides videos of lectures that are created by some of the top universities in the United States.

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Book Trailers:

Book trailers are creative ways to grab student's attention to new books that are being added to the library collection, or even to re-promote a classic novel. Book trailers can also promote authors and all of their recent works. These innovative videos can promote books in ways that paper ads can not, and in this digital age, these can be posted on any social media platform! Here is a link to Animoto. It is a free video service that can be used to create book trailers: http://animoto.com/education/classroom

The book trailer that I made is for a short chapter book titled Judy Moody in a Mood by Megan Mc Donald. "Judy Moody was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood. A mad-faced mood."

To start, Judy Moody doesn't have high hopes for third grade. Her new desk won't have an armadillo sticker with her name on it. Her new classroom will not have a porcupine named Roger. And with her luck, she'll get stuck sitting in the first row, where Mr. Todd will notice every time she tries to pass a note to her best friend, Rocky. An aspiring doctor, Judy does have a little brother who comes in handy for practicing medicine, a cool new pet, and a huge Band-Aid collection. 
Judy also has an abundance of individuality and attitude, and when Mr. Todd assigns a very special class project, she really gets a chance to express herself! Megan McDonald's spirited text and Peter Reynolds's wry illustrations combine in a feisty, funny first chapter book for every kid who has ever felt a little out of sorts.

SCAN BELOW TO WATCH MY BOOK TRAILER!

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QR Codes: 

QR stands for (Quick Response). QR Codes are a barcode that is scanned through a smart phone device. The information encoded in a QR code can be a URL, a phone number, an SMS message, or any text. 

Uses for QR Codes in the Library:

• QR codes can be used in library exhibits that include a QR code link to songs, videos, Web sites, surveys, etc.

• Codes can be displayed in the library magazine/journal areas that point to online electronic holdings of print materials that correspond to the content in the magazines or journals.

• QR codes can be uploaded to the library website and provide audio tours for orientations.

• Codes can be added to print handouts for additional information on mobile friendly sites for students to access from home.

• QR codes can be placed on staff directory pages and research guides that go to mobile friendly sites for later reference purposes.

• For fun and interactive activities QR codes can be placed on audio book cases for author interviews. 

• Librarians can create a QR code to a YouTube playlists of videos that they created for students to access easily.