Videos & QR Codes in the Library

This week I searched and viewed several YouTube videos from different libraries.  I searched for videos that were helpful for students and for those that may be most liked by the students.  These were my results:

Galypso Gilstrap

I found the video titled, NHS Library Orientation to be the most helpful.  It provides the hours of operation as well as expectations, purpose, rules, etc.  I also think the video that is best liked by students is the Norman High School Library Rocks video.  It's short, direct and to the point.  It lists the library resources.

The Unquiet Library:

The most helpful video was the one titled, Finding CC Licensed Images in Advanced Flickr Search.  This video helps walk students through the process of searching for photos they can use without violating Copyright laws.  There are several videos on selecting Creative Commons photos.  I think the video they might like best is titled Make Your Mother Proud:  Check out a Kindle @ The Unquiet Library.  Again it got right to the point in a fun way.  

Pikesvillehslibrary:

The most helpful video here is the one that provides a quick guide to the library, Snapshot of the Panther's Library.   It gives the kids a quick overview of the library.  The most popular video is the AVID Pimp  My Binder 2012.  It is an entertaining video on organization.

bbmsmedia's channel:

The most helpful video here is the BBMS Integration Poem.  Students take turns discussing.  The most liked video is the Harlem Shake @ Bonnie Branch Middle School.  It's a fun and wacky video that depicts students in the library.  




After watching all those YouTube videos, I decided to create a book trailer.  As a librarian, I plan on creating videos to motivate students to visit the library and to take advantage of all the available resources.  I also plan on creating book trailers to encourage them to visit the library frequently and to create their own.  I chose the series, Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy primarily because it is October and it's at a cute creepy level I can handle.  Please check out my book trailer by scanning the QR code below. 

Synopsis: 


Meet Skulduggery Pleasant

Ace Detective
Snappy Dresser
Razor–tongued Wit
Crackerjack Sorcerer
and
Walking, Talking,
Fire-throwing Skeleton

—as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, a very unusual and darkly talented twelve-year-old.

These two alone must defeat an all-consuming ancient evil.

The end of the world?

Over his dead body.

 http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/284440.Skulduggery_Pleasant

Well, hopefully you had a chance to view my book trailer by scanning the QR code.  After a little searching, I found that librarians and teachers are using these codes in their classroom.  They are using them to provide students with access to library news, blogs and literacy resources.  QR codes can be used for scavenger hunts, to access multimedia, for book reviews and to hear stories read aloud!  I plan to use QR codes so that students can hear stories that are read aloud!   

I leave you with my favorite YouTube video from bbmsmedia's channel: