Inspired by the idea that libraries could be content creators, the Escondido Public Library decided to enhance its digital collection by capturing and sharing the knowledge of local experts through videos and podcasts. The LibraryYOU project, funded by a California State Library LSTA grant, consists of a website that showcases the collection (libraryyou.escondido.org), a recording studio, and public training classes encouraging patrons to share their knowledge and learn how to communicate through new digital multimedia formats.

1. Sharing Local Knowledge
Donna Feddern
Digital Services Manager
Escondido Public Library

2. Inspiration

3. Goals
1. Expand digital collection of local knowledge.
2. Empower community members to create
their own digital content.

4. LibraryYOU is:
A recording studio
A website
Public training

5. Recording Studio

6. Team

7. Website

8. Website

9. Digital Collection

10. Digital Collection

11. Publicity Tool

12. Publicity & Outreach

13. Publicity & Outreach

14. Success Stories

15. Success Stories

16. On a shoestring
 Place to host content
 Webcam or digital video recorder
 Microphone
 Free video and audio editing software
(iMovie, Windows Movie
Maker, Audacity)
 Staff or volunteer who knows
video/audio recording and editing or
is willing to learn

17. Libraries with Media Labs
Chicago Public Library
Public Library Media Labs
 Barrington Public Library, IL
 Ela Area Public Library, IL Skokie Public Library
 Forest Park Public Library, IL Digital Media Lab
 StoryLab @ Tacoma Public Library, WA
 Lomira Quadgraphics Community
Library, WI
 Brownsburg Public Library, IN

18. For more information
Contact:
Donna Feddern
dfeddern@escondido.org
@infoexplora on Twitter
LibraryYOU blog
libraryyou.org
LibraryYOU website:
libraryyou.escondido.org