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

Multimedia in Libraries(and in the Columbia

Libraries)

Madeleine Fix-HansenDigital Multimedia Assistant

Columbia University Libraries

Define: Multimedia in LibrariesA 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.

Define: Multimedia in LibrariesBUT:

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 ….

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

“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

iTunes University

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

Define: Content SeriesA 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.

Define: Public-FacingContent provided to the public to display & share the work an institution is engaged in.

Photo credit: Mobile Community Designhttp://www.mobilecommunitydesign.com/blog_archives/2005_03_01_mcd_archive.html

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.

iTunes University: Friends of the Libraries

How was it made?

1.Audio files recorded with portable audio recorder2.Audio files edited & produced using Audacity & GarageBand3.Audio files uploaded into iTunes University

Instructional Content: Library Essentials

Instructional screencast tutorials on CLIO topics, “Finding e-Images” and “Managing Reference Citations”

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

How Was It Made?Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio

More information about Camtasia: http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp

Where Can I Find It?Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio

Library Essentials on LWeb: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/services/workshops/essentials/inde

x.html

Where Can I Find It?Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio

Library Essentials in iTunes: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/services/workshops/essentials/inde

x.html

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).

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.eduor Anice Mills: am447@columbia.eduJoanna DiPasquale: jd2481@columbia.edu

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.

Slideshow Video ContentSharing the story of an eventaudio essays + images = video:

The Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library Recent Acquisitions project

Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library Recent Acquisitions projectHow was it made?

1. Still images photographed2. Graphics created & edited with PhotoShop (or other image editor)3. Essays written by librarian curators4. Audio recording with Camtasia Studio Pro5. Editing & compressing with Camtasia Studio Pro

Multimedia in Libraries: Types of Projects

Institutional Documentary, Commemoration & Events

Instructional Tutorials

Digital Collections Highlights & Processes

Storytelling from the User Community

Student made work

HUMOR & CREATIVITY

Marketing & Communications

For more information ….Please contact:

multimedia@libraries.cul.columbia.edu