In today's fast-paced, multimedia-enriched world, video is everywhere. In this issue of Library Technology Reports (vol. 54, no. 7), David Lee King explores how libraries can leverage videos popularity to share information and enhance their marketing efforts. He explains why libraries should make and post videos and strategies for creating video content. Throughout this report, King covers varying aspects of making and sharing videosfrom best practices to video content creation, including the types of equipment, tools, and staff resources youll need to start incorporating video into your library outreach and marketing.
Throughout this report, King covers varying aspects of making and sharing videosfrom best practices to video content creation, including the types of equipment, tools, and staff resources you'll need to start incorporating video into your library outreach and marketing.
Chapter 1: Why Make Video?
Chapter 2: Types of Videos to Make
Chapter 3: Best Practices
Chapter 4: Video Tools and Software
Chapter 5: How to Start
David Lee King is the digital branch and services manager at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, where he plans for, implements, and experiments with emerging technology trends. He speaks internationally about emerging trends, website usability and management, digital experience planning, and managing tech staff. A Library Journal "Mover and Shaker" for 2008, David writes the American Libraries column "Outside/In" with Michael Porter and maintains a blog.
