Adjusting the Microphone – Changes to the way libraries communicate with their users - Fiona Tuohy
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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
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