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
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 ….

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
+ 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

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:

14. Where Can I Find It? Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio
Library Essentials on LWeb:

15. Where Can I Find It? Library Essentials, Screencasting & Camtasia Studio
Library Essentials in iTunes:

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 or
Anice Mills:
Joanna DiPasquale:

18. 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:
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 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

21. 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

22. For more information ….
Please contact: