Videos and QR Codes in the Library

Who doesn't want to be a movie star or television star? Admit it, we have all had our yearnings for at least 15 minutes of fame.  Librarians can really take advantage of this and use videos in the library for a multitude of purposes.  Videos can show book trailers, library reminders, or contest announcements. By creating videos that direct students on how to use specific computer programs or digital tools you save yourself time from having to repeat the instructions constantly and also give the students another resource.  By using videos, librarians will make a connection with their students and intrigue them to keep coming back and checking out what new videos the library has that day.  Here are some incredible video examples from various library channels on YouTube.  The first set of videos are all ones that will be the most helpful to students.  These 4 videos range from directions on creating power point presentations, to MLA citations, to the social section of the library's web page, and as specific as course advisement for the upcoming school year.






                         


Now the next four videos are from the same library channels but are great examples of videos your library could create that students would love the best. All four of these videos are either created by students, show how the students are involved in the library, or reach them on their level by incorporating trendy items in.







 After viewing these I took it upon myself to create my own video book trailer.  This was a much harder task than I anticipated it being.  I think that is because I had too many ideas and could not implement all of them in one video!  I knew exactly which book I wanted to create a trailer for.  I have just finished a youth fiction book titled, The Bully Book by Eric Kahn Gale.  This was Eric's first time writing a book and I feel he nailed it!

Just looking at the cover sends goosebumps over my skin!  

Synopsis: The rules governing middle school are often a mystery, but for Eric Haskins, they’re a mystery he needs to solve, and fast. He’s a normal, average kid, until sixth grade starts. For some inexplicable reason, the class bully and his pack make Eric the Grunt. Even his best friend since first grade turns on him. Eric can’t figure out why he’s the Grunt until he hears about the Bully Book, a cryptic guide that teaches you how to “make trouble without getting in trouble, rule the school and be the man” and how to select the Grunt-the kid who will become the lowest of the low. 

Eric Haskins may be this year’s Grunt for now, but he’s determined not to stay at the bottom of the social ladder forever. Hilarious and compelling, The Bully Book is a must-read for every tween, tween parent, librarian and educator!

I invite you to enjoy watching the book trailer I created.  Just scan the following QR code and you will be directed right to it! 

QR codes are another great way to bring excitement into your library and take you further into the 21st century.  You can create QR codes for the book trailer videos you create and hang them all around the school.  While students are waiting in line to get lunch they can scan a code and learn about a fantastic new book.  You can also create QR codes for daily library or author trivia.  Students can scan the code from an email sent out or by going into the library and scanning the QR code at the trivia display.  There are countless ways to bring QR codes into your everyday world of libraries.  With all these new digital tools, being a librarian is an amazing journey!