library video of the day

Save the Troy Library “Adventures In Reverse...

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:47:37 -0400

Save the Troy Library “Adventures In Reverse Psychology” The city of Troy, Michigan was facing a budget shortfall, and was considering closing the Troy Public Library for lack of funds. Even though the necessary revenues could be raised through a miniscule tax increase, powerful anti-tax groups in the area were organized against it. A vote was scheduled amongst the city’s residents, to shut the library or accept the tax increase, and Leo Burnett Detroit decided to support the library by creating a reverse psychology campaign. Yard signs began appearing that read: “Vote to Close Troy Library on August 2nd - Book Burning Party on August 5th.” No one wants to be a part of a town that burns books, and the outraged citizens of Troy pushed back against the “idiotic book burners” and ultimately supported the tax increase, thus ensuring the library’s survival.

IdeaBox. Oak Park Library’s “Idea Box,” which...

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:00:00 -0400

IdeaBox. Oak Park Library’s “Idea Box,” which is a raw space intended for patrons to interact with rotating exhibits. h/t Tame the Web.

Augmented Reality App for Shelf Reading. Scans (or reads) a...

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:46:43 -0400

Augmented Reality App for Shelf Reading. Scans (or reads) a bookshelf, using Android’s camera. An Augmented Reality overlay indicates the titles that are misplaced, as well as the mis-shelved items correct spot on the shelf. Demonstrated at Association of College and Research Libraries 2011 conference by its developer, Matt Hodges.

The Science Network - A Social Network Parody. A science parody...

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:12:42 -0400

The Science Network - A Social Network Parody. A science parody of the social network trailer, changing the subject from Facebook to Pubmed. Made for a part of project by Imperial College London, MSc in Science Communication students.

HarperCollins 26+ checkouts. The Virtual Library of the Pioneer...

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 15:58:00 -0500

HarperCollins 26+ checkouts. The Virtual Library of the Pioneer Library System decided to take a look at the print editions of HarperCollins titles. “What does wear and tear look like on a print book? Is 26 checkouts a realistic standard to apply to ebooks?”

Library Ireland Week 2011. Smart people use smart libraries. (My...

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:26:00 -0500

Library Ireland Week 2011. Smart people use smart libraries. (My favorite effect — the books falling in tandem on people’s computer screens with the real books)

Library Jimmer Session | Study in groups…or by yourself....

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:16:24 -0500

Library Jimmer Session | Study in groups…or by yourself. Seriously. College Basketball + Libraries = LOVE.

Aubie Asks @ the Libraries - Finding Full Text Articles....

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:12:00 -0500

Aubie Asks @ the Libraries - Finding Full Text Articles. Probably one of the most unique “finding articles” tutorials I’ve seen online! Auburn Libraries has a whole series of “Aubie Asks @ the Libraries. Check ‘em out!

The Privatization Beast: Libraries. Stop the beast campaign...

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:59:50 -0500

The Privatization Beast: Libraries. Stop the beast campaign urging residents to contact the Santa Clarita City Council to reject the privatization of their libraries.

Swansea Libraries Advert discovermore. Yet another scenario of...

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:38:26 -0500

Swansea Libraries Advert discovermore. Yet another scenario of an experience where one “discover[s] more for free at your local library.”

Swansea Libraries Advert Chocolate. Cute scenario of one...

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:21:22 -0500

Swansea Libraries Advert Chocolate. Cute scenario of one person’s experience with “discover[ing] more for free at your local library.” [h/t Information Literacy Weblog]

New Storytime Commercial. A fabulous story representing the...

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:45:49 -0500

New Storytime Commercial. A fabulous story representing the diversity of materials a public library offers. [h/t The “M” Word — Marketing Libraries]

San Francisco Public Library Commercial. Beautifully represents...

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:41:42 -0500

San Francisco Public Library Commercial. Beautifully represents how books transport us to another place/world. [h/t The “M” Word — Marketing Libraries]

The Literary Device. “[T]he greatest literacy device in...

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:25:00 -0500

The Literary Device. “[T]he greatest literacy device in the history of mankind!” Created by students from Newark’s East Side High School for the New Jersey State Library. [h/t The “M” Word — Marketing Libraries]

With love from NSZL for Valentine’s day. Valentine’s...

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:46:00 -0500

With love from NSZL for Valentine’s day. Valentine’s Day presented w/ digitized images from the Hungarian Digital Image Library. The library was “developed by the National Széchényi Library in collaboration with 48 Hungarian libraries in 2008-2009.” [via youtube description]

Save our Libraries: Alan Moore. “Alan Moore visits St...

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:48:40 -0500

Save our Libraries: Alan Moore. “Alan Moore visits St James Library, Northampton on SAVE OUR LIBRARY DAY.” [via @youtube description]

Copyright on Campus. “Join Jane, the campus librarian, as...

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:38:28 -0500

Copyright on Campus. “Join Jane, the campus librarian, as she provides a fun and informative overview of U.S. copyright law […]”

Hitler concerned about savelibraries campaign. You know the...

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:05:00 -0500

Hitler concerned about savelibraries campaign. You know the meme. Here is the version for #savelibraries.

QR Codes & Libraries. A short demo to show how easy it is to...

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:48:52 -0500

QR Codes & Libraries. A short demo to show how easy it is to learn all about QR codes, how to create them, and how they are being used in libraries everywhere [h/t @rashford]

We Love Libraries. “UK libraries are under threat from the...

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:20:00 -0500

We Love Libraries. “UK libraries are under threat from the cuts. Some councils are cutting 2 out of 3 libraries in their borough. Sly and Reggie to the rescue with this dub offering.” [via YouTube description; h/t Stephen’s Lighthouse]