Well, I've know about Google video and YouTube for some time now. It's hard to avoid it! YouTube is usually my first port of call as I like the interface but Google video tends to have more available if you're willing to look for it as it searches more than just one online video database for you.
I was surprised to see only one front page entry from State Library of NSW when searching YouTube for "state library". A very short one it is too! (see below)
State Library of Queensland pops up quite a lot surprisingly - they must have a team working on online presence! I watched a tour on Strimoo, very lengthy but good to get an idea of how their library is laid out. I was interested to hear they have 24 hour wireless access in areas accessible all night so a lot of people apparently hang around until the early hours of the morning! And the British Library has a lot of conference footage up for public consumption along with some corporate sponsor material which I was surprised to see. Didn't get a lot of relevant material on the "flinders map" search except for this little school project gem which I'm suuuuure little Jed didn't get any help with. :)
Wow! NJ State Library really has it down. They've used online video to project a friendly, accessible and even "cool" image to the public. Absolutely well done.
And I know this may not be the exact type of library video example you're looking for, but it's just too cute. And, of course, informative to young children about libraries - i.e. how to be an annoying client. Although now libraries do have cookies, but still no juice...
For something a little more appropriate, click here. Very good! :)
Worthington Libraries has a very interesting method of keeping their client's interested. Check out their You Tube channel.
Unfortunately I don't have any more time to check out the rest of the library online videos suggested in the Learning 2.0 blog, but I have had fun searching for some myself. I really like how a lot of libraries are embracing online video with a good sense of humor to get clients interested and informed of their (our) product. It's a great, free advertising plan and a good way to keep yourself stuck in peoples heads when they're on the search for information.
I think we should definitely look more into this application of online video.
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