This document discusses using Google Hangouts for video and audio consultations. It outlines how Hangouts allows librarians to consult with students and patrons, hold classes, and engage in professional development. Hangouts enables video chatting, screensharing, recording presentations, and collaborating in Google Drive. The document provides instructions for librarians to set up Hangouts by opening the app in Gmail or Google+, selecting contacts, and clicking the video icon to start a session.

1. Video / Audio Reference Consultation with “Google Hangouts”
Purpose Features How to hold a Hangout
Students and Patrons
Consult with a Librarian
Learn Online
Group Projects & Presentations
Mentor and other Professional
Connections
Outreach and Education
Classes (for any Grade Level)
Promote Research
Provide Access
Guest Speakers
Broader Audiences
Professional Development
Continuing Education
Network with Colleagues
Research Endeavors
Online Staff Meetings
What is Google Hangouts? It is an instant messaging and
video chat platform created by Google. It allows anyone with Internet
access and a Google email account to communicate with others. With
Hangouts, you may converse one-on-one with a colleague or student or
meet with a group of up to 10 people.
What can Google
Hangouts do for
librarians?
YouTube
Record or broadcast lectures or
presentations to whomever is viewing
presenter’s Google Hangout.
Google Drive App
Create, share and edit
documents with professional
colleagues during your
online meetings.
Librarian / Instructor Setup
Open Hangouts in Gmail or
Google+.
Select a person or persons
from the Hangouts list or type
the person’s email address.
Click the video icon.
Screenshare
Help others navigate your
library’s website or a
database (by guiding them)
from your computer.
Mobile Friendly
Talk on the go with Hangouts
Snap, share, and save
Keep up with communities on the go
For Additional Information:
Website: http://libguides.fau.edu/
googlehangout
Created by
The Google Hangouts’ Working Group
Presenters:
Lawrence J. Mello, Jr., Assistant University Librarian,
Reference & Instruction, Florida Atlantic University, lmello@fau.edu
Alyse Ergood, Librarian / Associate Professor, Palm Beach State
College Lake Worth Library, ergooda@palmbeachstate.edu