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

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.

Define: Multimedia in Libraries Multimedia = Many Media 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 Libraries Today’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 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.

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

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? Audio files recorded with portable audio recorder Audio files edited & produced using Audacity & GarageBand 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/index.html

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

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.edu or Anice Mills: am447@columbia.edu Joanna DiPasquale: jd2481@columbia.edu

The Camtasia Production Kit 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 Content Sharing the story of an event audio essays + images = video: The Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library Recent Acquisitions project

Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library Recent Acquisitions project How 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

Marketing & Communications 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