The presentation discusses the use of screencasting in libraries to support students and enhance customer service, utilizing tools like Jing, Camtasia, and Captivate. It highlights the advantages of screencasting, such as personalized communication and improved accessibility for various audiences, while also addressing necessary hardware and software requirements. Additionally, it covers tips for getting started and potential challenges to consider.

1. PRESENTED BY STEVE GARWOOD < [email_address] > LECTURER SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION, INFORMATION AND LIBRARY STUDIES RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Just Push Play: Screencasting for Your Library (Be there for your students no matter what time of day… Continued LIVE!!)

2. Recording Notes/Comments Was my recording “perfect”? did it really matter? text

3. What I primarily Use Jing by TechSmith Image captures Short (<5min) Video captures Easy to share via email/IM Camtasia by TechSmith Lectures Screen Demos/Presentations Adobe Captivate Lectures Screen Demos Software Simulations

4. What I primarily Use (Quick Comparison) Product/Desc $$ Formats Export /Produce Notes Features Jing Free flash only png/swf only <5min Great for “disposable” Easy upload Automatic url in clipboard Camtasia $299 $179 (ed) flash mov wmv avi m4v mp3 All associated files produced .html, .js Fluid Video Pan/Zoom Captions Quizzing Cursor Highlight Mouse Sounds Captivate $699 $199 (ed) flash exe “” Slide based Better for Simulations 508 & SCORM compliant PowerPointesque presentation tools, etc. Better Quizzing

5. Library Applications

6. Library Applications – What it Replaces Lost opportunity students using library resources on THEIR time point of need assistance public who can’t make class/training times Staff overload same class/training again and again same question over and over again

7. Library Applications – What it Enhances Customer service Instruction adds to text or screen capture based tutorials great for auditory/visual learners Customer and Staff training follow up/review/additional resources specialized training school groups business audiences

8. Library Applications – What New Things… Personalize “ voice” and “personality” to your library Communicate esp. to newer generations who “expect” video Demonstrate Library able to effectively use technology

9. What you need to get started

10. Advantages It’s easy to do the basics in each program Reuse and Repurpose content If you break things into small chunks you can “mash-up” your content to create new content Be timely (the world loves video) Who doesn’t know the term Viral Video? Vodcast Podcasting is cool…vodcasting is very cool

11. Getting Started - Hardware Windows based PC* 1.0 GHz processor minimum 1.0 GB RAM minimum adequate hard-disk space @60 MB for program installation 20-40 GB to store video files Microphone/Speakers headset recommended

12. Getting Started - Software To Create: screencasting Program Camtasia (recommended) Jing, Captivate and Snapz Pro X are alternatives (more in guide) cost @$199/$249 educational/govt To Watch: browser with Flash Player

13. Getting Started – Computer Skills Basic save a file (and find it again) upload a file adjusting volume settings resize/move window(s) plug cables into machine

14. Getting Started – Tips Let go…you’re not a trained broadcaster Water…

15. Disadvantages You have to learn something new It takes time to record, produce and upload You may have to change your approach Lectures should generally be “chunked” Attention spans are short and bandwidth is precious Break things apart to put them together in other ways Might have to re-do PPT slides so they scale “ 6x6” rule

16. Questions? What are your questions for me?