This document discusses using screencasting videos as an instructional tool in libraries. Screencasting allows libraries to create pause-able and repeatable video tutorials that can be accessed anywhere and at any time by users. It recommends libraries use screencasting to create tutorials on searching databases, creating accounts, downloading resources, and preparing for bibliographic instruction sessions. The document provides tips on hardware and software for screencasting, estimating recording time, writing an outline, practicing on-screen movements, reviewing other library screencasts, and testing your audio setup.

2. LIVE ACTION - SCRIPTED

3. • Video as an Instructional Tool in the Library
LIVE ACTION - INFORMAL

4. Ringling College
students watched
48,000Lynda.com
videos during the
2010-2011
school year.
SCREENCASTING

5. Definition
Screencasting captures
the actions of computer
screens in a video file.
Audio is often a part of
screencasting.

6. Allows for various learning
preferences (VARK)
Availability across various
locations and times
Pause-able, repeatable

7. Hardware
Software
File Format

9. TIME • 15-20 minutes
recording
time to
produce a 2-
minute video
• Trial and error
• Be prepared
• Write an
outline
• Practice on-
screen
movements

10. • Eresources
Content
– Intermediate or advanced search tips
– Account creation or download
• Reference
– One-on-one videos
• Instruction
– Class follow-up or preparation for
bibliographic instruction sessions

11. Final Tips
• Review other library screencasts
• Review Wikipedia’s comparison of
screencasting tools
• Test your computer’s microphone
• Create/get access to your library’s
Vimeo or YouTube account
• Get used to listening to your
recorded voice