Adjusting the Microphone

Changes to the way libraries communicate with their users.

Fiona Tuohy, Library Assistant, LTRDMaynooth University Library

Why we reviewed our means of communication Original tools used by the library Adjusting the microphone What works together – Powtoon example Animoto example Statistics Costing Pros & Cons Is it worth it?

What I will cover

New University & library website Some restrictions for changing content Social Media audience growing Seminar with Phil Bradley

Why we reviewed our means of communication

Original Tools used by the Library

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New tools

What works together- Powtoon

Animoto

Statistics!!

Animoto - $30 per year◦ Upgrade – Pro $29.99 month to month or $240 for one

year. More music, styles and no logo

Powtoon – free◦ Upgrade – Pro $19 per month billed annually ($280)

Longer videos, choice of music, no logo

Screencastomatic - $15 per year◦ Free option also

Libguides – dependent on FTEs ◦ Costing for us was worth it.

Costings

Easy to learn how to use Free Quick way to get important information to

students Grabs the attention–reaching more students Minimal equipment required

Pros

Cons Quiet space needed to record voiceovers Staff time for initial research Fear of the unknown

Is it worth it?

Try for free

Easy to use

Quick

So many uses

Creative

Upgrade

Fiona.Tuohy@nuim.iePh: 01 708 6908