Multimedia in Libraries (and in the Columbia Libraries)

1. Multimedia in Libraries(and in the Columbia Libraries) Madeleine Fix-Hansen Digital Multimedia Assistant Columbia University Libraries

2. 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.

3. Define: Multimedia in Libraries BUT: 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 ….

4. Define: Multimedia in Libraries Today’s presentation focuses on making content: audio files, Camtasia screencasts, graphics & a bit of video: time-based media.

5. “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

6. iTunes University http://itunes.columbia.edu/+ iTunes software on your computer + iPod or other portable media device.

7. 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.

8. Define: Public-Facing Content provided to the public to display & share the work an institution is engaged in. Photo credit: Mobile Community Design http://www.mobilecommunitydesign.com/blog_archives/2005_03_01_mcd_archive.html

9. 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.

10. 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

11. Instructional Content: Library Essentials Instructional screencast tutorials on CLIO topics, “Finding e-Images” and “Managing Reference Citations”

12. 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

13. How Was It Made?Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio More information about Camtasia: http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp

14. Where Can I Find It?Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio Library Essentials on LWeb: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/services/workshops/essentials/index.html

15. Where Can I Find It?Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio Library Essentials in iTunes: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/services/workshops/essentials/index.html

16. 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).

17. 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 multimedia@cul.libraries.columbia.edu or Anice Mills: am447@columbia.edu Joanna DiPasquale: jd2481@columbia.edu

18. 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: http://www.columbia.edu/library/screencastkit The kit provides basic directions & graphics for you to use when creating screencasts.

19. Slideshow Video Content Sharing the story of an event audio essays + images = video: The Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library Recent Acquisitions project

20. Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library Recent Acquisitions projectHow 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

21. Multimedia in Libraries: Types of ProjectsInstitutional Documentary, Commemoration & EventsInstructional TutorialsDigital Collections Highlights & ProcessesStorytelling from the User Community Student made work HUMOR & CREATIVITY Marketing & Communications

22. For more information …. Please contact: multimedia@libraries.cul.columbia.edu