ALA 2011 From Grocery Store to Kitchen

From Grocery Store to Kitchen:Empowering Library Users to GetCreative with Digital Media2011 ALA Annual ConferenceJune 25, 2011 Richard Kong Arlington Heights Memorial Library Faith Brautigam, Betsy O’Connell, Denise Raleigh Gail Borden Public Library District

Today’s agendaUnderstanding the context and needGail Borden’s StoryTubes projectTips for creating a digital media labQ&A

Understanding the need

Video explosion69% of adult internet users havewatched a video on these sites(YouTube, Facebook, etc.), up fromjust 33% who reported this inDecember 2006.14% of adult internet users haveuploaded a video to the internet,almost double the 8% who wereuploading video in 2007. Pew Internet & American Life Project “The State of Online Video” June 3, 2010 http://bit.ly/a7LVIL

YouTubeMore than 2 billion views per day Source: Mashable http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/thms/411770953/in/photostream/

Required for civic engagment? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FswauQk_po

Who gets to ask? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FswauQk_po

Beyond traditional literacy The ability to read, write, and interact across a range of platforms, tools, and media. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk4Cw8vrDuM See Libraries and Transliteracy blog by Bobbi Newman and others See The Partnership for 21st Century Skills and IMLS’ 21st Century Skills Initiative

Why libraries? Why now?Many public libraries are seeingincreased interest in technology/computer classesLibraries are seen as a safe placeto learn about technologyMany schools are asking studentsto produce digital contentMore adults are interested inworking with digital media forpersonal reasons or work/business http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/skokiepl/4058220933/

Offering tools of production“All around me I see people transitioning fromconsumers to producers.... For libraries, thepatrons are shifting from information consumers toinformation producers. Readers are becomingwriters, audio listeners are becoming audiocomposers, and video watchers are becomingvideo producers.Libraries need to begin offering access tothese ‘tools of production.’ They may range frompodcast studios, to audio capture and audioediting, to video capture and video editing, to virtualworld stations, to blogger stations, to mashupconsoles, to graphic editing stations. Thepossibilities are only limited by ourown imaginations.” Futurist Thomas Frey“The Future of Libraries: Interview with Thomas Frey” American Libraries, July 16, 2010 http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/kongtemplation/3717070595

Inviting exploration and creativity “The library will become a laboratory in which community members tinker, build, learn, and communicate. We need to stop being the grocery store or candy store and become the kitchen. We should emphasize hospitality, comfort, convenience and create work environments that invite exploration and creativity both virtually and physically.” Joyce Valenza writing about a Joan Frye Williams’ talk “Libraries as domestic metaphor” in NeverEndingSearch blog http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/thewordblog/500688774/

Grocery storesA place where people come to GET stuff http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/lyza/49545547/

KitchensA place where people come to DO stuff http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/morgamic/4564690325/

Libraries as kitchensA place where people come to MAKE stuff http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/kongtemplation/3717885740

The heart of a communityA place where people gather http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/kongtemplation/5596309731

Telling their own stories"Traditionally, people have come to thelibrary to find things that fit into thestories of their lives.... What we aretrying to do now is to give people theability to tell their own stories. Wereequipping people to use digital cameras,sound equipment and software. Itappears to be entertainment in someways, but at the same time, theyrelearning how to interact with this worldwere creating with digital media and theculture that results from that media.Thats a big thing." Matt Gullett “Revolution in the Stacks” Governing Magazine, June 1, 2008 http://www.flickr.com/photos/14492454@N03/2398627343/

StoryTubes@ Gail Borden Public Library District

Creating a digital media lab

Case studyPROJECT GOAL:“To create a state-of-the-artdigital media lab that willenable Skokie communitymembers to creativelyexpress themselves throughdigital videos, digital music,digital photography,websites, graphics,podcasts, presentations andother forms of digital media.” http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/skokiepl/4058220933/

DML @ Skokie Public LibraryOpened in Sept 20094 Mac desktopsCreative softwareVideo, music, design anddigitization capabilitiesPeripheral equipmentavailable for overnight loan http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/skokiepl/3881543337

Remodeled “Kitchen”Offering tools of production http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/skokiepl/4058962196

Planning processFiguring out what would be possible in this new labDeciding what types of computers, software, and otherdevices to includeRedesigning an existing storage roomTraining the existing staffWriting policies and proceduresLooking for inspiration

Design on a lot of dimes New glass door Counters and storage cabinet Staff work station/public service point outside room Acoustic foam panels Security camera Chroma key paint

Chroma key wallyes, there is a reason we painted it that color! http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/skokiepl/3882340882

Recommended hardwareMac Pro (desktop)iMac (desktop)Macbook Pro (laptop) http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/skokiepl/3882340556

Why Macs?It doesn’t have to be a Mac.However...Macs are commonly used inschools and creative industries.iLife Suite (iMovie andGarageBand) comes installedwith every Mac and are easy touse.Offer people something theymight not have at home. http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/dan_h/4715007542/

Allow overnight check-out Portable Point-and-shoot Mini camcorders hard drives digital cameras http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/skokiepl/sets/72157617311070797/

More tools of production Blue Yeti Mics CanoScan Scanners Bose Speakers M-Audio Oxygen 61-key USB MIDI Canopus ADVC110 Converter H2 Handy RecordersVisit http://dml.skokielibrary.info for more suggestions http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/fulltimecasual/4648994158/

http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/melachel/5800516356/ http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/skokiepl/4058219993

Recommended softwareBASIC INGREDIENTSMac OS X Lion (released July 2011)iLife ’11 (iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand)iWork 09 (Keynote, Pages, Numbers)Photoshop ElementsICING ON THE CAKEFinal Cut Pro X ($299 via App Store)Adobe CS 5 Design Premium Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver Visit http://dml.skokielibrary.info for more suggestions

Policies and proceduresWho can use the lab and equipment?Age? Residents only?Will the lab be staffed? If not, will the doorbe locked? How will you allow access?Food and drinks allowed?Maximum number of users?Reservations? How long?Will you allow users to save on thedesktops? Server? Will you use Deep-freeze software?How will you handle loaning of camerasand portable hard drives? Loan period?Fines? http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/skokiepl/3881543431

Programs and servicesSelf-paced learning program for patronsTeen Film School in a DayCollaborations with local ﬁlmmakers, musicians, artistsServices for local businesses and organizationsYouth services programsCommunity ﬁlm festival and photography initiativeIncrease staff-produced content

Staff trainingLynda.com subscriptionHire the right peoplewhen new positionsopen upApple One-to-Onetutorials and supportpagesGive people time to learn http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/skokiepl/3487602284

The ﬁnished productBlog: http://blogs.skokielibrary.info/medialab/Website: http://dml.skokielibrary.infoContact Mick Jacobsen (mjacobsen@skokielibrary.info) http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/skokiepl/5552496451

Limited space or funds?One iMac (starts at$1200) with iLife ’11Sony Bloggie Touch($168 on Amazon)Canon Powershot (lessthan $200)

Barrington Area LibraryWebsite: http://www.balibrary.org/about/media_labPromo video: http://youtu.be/2krOJOieJzMContact Ryann Uden (ryuden@balibrary.org)

Make sure you...Get the support of your director and management teamInvolve IT early and often (helps to have a Mac user)Plan for the “little things” like electrical outlets and usb hubsDesign for comfortable group workSound proof the room if using it to record audio and videoThink about how you will handle digital storage for usersOffer 1-on-1 and group learning opportunitiesHave fun!

Inspirations Loyola University Digital Media Lab PLCMC Virtual Village John Steinbeck Library Digital Arts Lab Niles West H.S. AV Lab YouMedia - Chicago Public Library

Digital Media Lab (Loyola U.) Housed in Loyola’s Information Commons Equipment Loan Program (ELP) Remote Desktop Management software used to provide support Great model for academic libraries http://www.luc.edu/digitalmedialab/ http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/kongtemplation/2910515030/

Digital Arts Lab (Salinas)Opened in 2008John Steinbeck Library inSalinas, CA4 iMacs, 2 Macbooks, 1 MacProSharing tips with users on theirblog http://digitalartslab.blogspot.com/ http://www.digitalartslab-about.blogspot.com/

Virtual Village (PLCMC)PLCMC now CharlotteMecklenburg LibraryA suite of labs, includingGame, Media, and LearningLabsService desk designed toresemble the experience onehas at the Apple Genius BarRecently closedhttp://v2plcmc.wordpress.com/ http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/virtualvillage/2536609200

AV Lab (Niles West H.S.)Teachers increasinglyassigning video projectsMac environmentAV and Digital MusicLabsHardware and softwarerecommendations fromAV Lab staff http://www.niles-hs.k12.il.us/

YouMediaTeen learning space housed atHarold Washington LibraryPromotes critical thinking, creativity,and skill-buildingExpansion into other branch libraries(http://bit.ly/bgqQ0E)MacArthur Foundation and IMLS areplanning to create 30 more.Application process starts in 2011(http://bit.ly/95jMS4)http://youmediachicago.org/http://youtu.be/Bdtr0EACfIQ

Thank you! Questions?Richard KongArlington Heights Memorial LibraryEmail: rkong@ahml.infoTwitter: @kongtemplationBlog: http://richardkong.com

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