For your blog posting, find a youtube video, training video at a library site, or one from the example list and do a critique. Was the video well done? What could be done to make it better?
This is a video posted on the Spokane Library website. The video is accessed at http://www.spokanelibrary.org/index.php?page=eaudiobooks. OneClick Digital is the software the Spokane Library uses to give patrons access to e-audio books. In order to use these books, the patron must sign up with One Click Digital. This video takes the user step by step on how to set up and account and log in. This is a very helpful video for those who are not technically inclined. There are separate videos for each of the steps in downloading books which is helpful because there is not too much information to gather in one sitting. I like how this video shows the screen as the patron will see it. It is a screen sharing video which makes the transition to performing the task easy. The person in the video speaks clearly and slowly. This makes the video easy to follow. He talks about the differences between Mac and PC which could get confusing for those not used to computers. There are many elderly people who use the Spokane Library. This is a great way to help them have access to all information.
To make this better, the Spokane Library may want to tailor it to their patrons. They may want to consider creating one similar but with the interface of Spokane Library. This would make the video even more clear for the people watching it.
I agree with your comment about customizing to fit the library. Frequently in the video, the narrator mentions "Your Library," indicating that each library has different options available. A tailored video from the Spokane library might help limit possible confusion.
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