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The use of video in HE libraries

The use of video in HE libraries. Bernie Mathias b.r.mathias@swansea.ac.uk. Introduction. Why use video? Look at how video has been used in different ways in HE libraries in the UK Our experience – tips and mistakes! Your experience - discussion. Why use video?.

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The use of video in HE libraries

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  1. The use of video in HE libraries Bernie Mathias b.r.mathias@swansea.ac.uk

  2. Introduction • Why use video? • Look at how video has been used in different ways in HE libraries in the UK • Our experience – tips and mistakes! • Your experience - discussion

  3. Why use video? Video can be used for a variety of purposes in HE libraries: • Communication channel with users – it makes us seem approachable • Distance learners – can provide off campus support

  4. Why use video? (cont) • Marketing – a way of showcasing libraries’ services and facilities • Save staff time – instead of repeating an induction session a video could be put in a VLE • Inclusivity – a subtitled version of a video may be useful for international students and users with hearing difficulties.

  5. Different ways HE libraries have used video HE libraries across Britain have taken different approaches in their use of video, for example: • Student interviews • Staff library induction / tour • ‘How to’ videos

  6. Student interviews e.g. De Montfort University library http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvoLfbmBpXE

  7. Library induction / tour e.g. Cardiff University Library http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=aL4RurpoUsY

  8. ‘How to’ instructional videos e.g. Swansea University Library http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=TGh2Ro2Cci4

  9. Our experience We have used video for different purposes at Swansea: • Library induction • IL video clips in VLE modules • Celebrating Swansea Authors

  10. Library Induction – 7 video clips • Introduction • Help from the Information Desk • Services at the Issue Desk • Finding a book • Photocopying in the library • Careers Services • IT Support Services http://www.youtube.com/user/swanseauniversitylib

  11. IL video clips in VLE modules

  12. Celebrating Swansea Authors http://www.youtube.com/user/CelebrateSUAuthors

  13. Tips • Be clear about the purpose of the video and the requirements of your target audience • If possible, use a professional technician with quality facilities for filming, audio recording and editing • Script everything before filming. Have an autocue if it helps but rehearse the lines so that you know roughly what you’re going to say as this will seem more natural

  14. Tips • Put the library in context – pan around the outside of the building and give directions if necessary • Don’t try to be too perfect – you may need to re-do the clip in a year. Just aim to be clear, friendly and approachable. • Don’t overload the viewer with too much information – short clips often work best

  15. Tips “If we provide too much information at once, we cause cognitive overload, at which point our students shut down, lose interest, or otherwise simply stop learning.” 1 1Kim Leeder, ‘Learning to teach through video’, In the library with the lead pipe, 14 October 2009, <http://inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2009/learning-to-teach-through-video/> [accessed 29 May 2012]

  16. Tips • Highlight your library web address so viewers know where to get further information • Review / update the video annually and, if possible, keep things that will need updating frequently in voiceovers or text on the screen

  17. Discussion • Can you think of any purpose or function that a video clip could fulfill? • What videos could you make in future? • Do you think videos can replace classroom teaching or do they supplement it?

  18. Bibliography Leeder, Kim, ‘Learning to teach through video’, In the library with the lead pipe,14 October 2009, <http://www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2009/learning-to-teach-through-video/> [accessed 29 May 2012] Mansfield, Daren, ‘No audition required! Using video tutorials in the 24x7 age’, SCONUL Focus, 49 (2010), 16-18.Meehan, David, and Jack Hyland, ‘Video killed the ‘PDF’ star: taking information resource guides online’, SCONUL Focus, 47 (2009), 23-27. Sidwell, Katy, ‘Lights, camera, induction: using video at Leeds University Library’,, SCONUL Newsletter 31 (Spring 2004),29-32

  19. Acknowledgements Thanks to the following for allowing use of their YouTube video material in this presentation: • De Montfort University Library • Cardiff University International Office and Trevithick Library Staff

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