Digital Storytelling by Holly Verdugo

Digital storytelling allows you to tell a story while being creative and having fun. It can include video, images, audio, music, and any other digital media. In the elementary school library that I work at, we use Storyline Online. The students are able to listen to various famous actors read a story, while seeing the pictures of the book on the screen. We, then, have the students participate in an activity that relates to the story once the video is over. According to the article, "Storytelling in the Context of Modern Library Technology", Kelly Czarnecki states, "The key to implementing digital storytelling is taking advantage of its interactivity- that is, the fact that those listening to the story are able to listen and create instead of simply being passive recipients" (13). This is why planning an activity along with the digital story is so important. The best part is that patrons and students can create their own digital story.

Works Cited:

"Storytelling in the Context of Modern Library Technology." Library Technology Reports, vol. 45, no.7, Oct. 2009, pp. 9-14. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=47797168&site=ehost-live&scope=site. Accessed 16 April 2019.

Digital Storytelling Link:

http://www.ala.org/acrl/publications/keeping_up_with/storytelling


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Presentation Tools in Libraries by Holly Verdugo

Presentation tools in a library are used to display information in the form of a slide show or type of video. Some examples of presentation tools are PowerPoint, Prezi, Google Slides, Keynote, Haiku Deck, Visme, Animoto, and many more. They can be used in any library setting, including academic, public, and k12 libraries. Presentation tools can be used, for example, to teach patrons or students how to use the Boolean system or the online catalog search basics. Librarians use the tools to keep the interest of their patrons or students while teaching the library skills. According to the article, "Tips for Good Electronic Presentations" by Dennis Strasser, "Using presentation technology in the library can also improve audience retention" (14).  According to Strasser, "Successful presentations employ three major components- good content, skill in presenting the content, and effective use of support tools (software) during the creation process" (14). Librarians should be comfortable and stay up to date with whichever presentation tools they choose for their particular audience.

Links to check out for Presentation Tools:

• https://libguides.wilmu.edu/presentations
• https://www.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/technology/digital-presentation-tools/

Works Cited:

Strasser, Dennis. "Tips for Good Electronic Presentations." Online, vol. 20, no.1. Jan. 1996, pp. 78-81. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ516627&site=ehost-live&scope=site. Accessed 15 April 2019.

Libraries in the Digital Age by Holly Verdugo

The fast-changing world of technology is being incorporated  in our libraries today more than ever. In this digital age, librarians are seeing a redefinition of their roles. Libraries are moving from just a quiet place to read to more of a place of creating opportunities for creating collaboration. Librarians should stay open minded and willing to evolve with the changing times. According to "The Human Network" by John Palfrey, librarians who are thriving in this digital age "are agents of change, actively creating the future instead of constantly reacting to it- or worse, resisting it" (22). Libraries now offer more than just books for their patrons. For example, they offer 3D printers, e-books, and makerspace programs. With these new technologies offered, librarians need to keep up with the skills needed in order to help patrons understand and use them.

Works Cited:

Palfrey, John. "The Human Network. (Cover Story)." Library Journal, vol. 140, no. 15, Sept. 2015, pp. 22-25. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9hAN=109430443&site=ehost-live&scope=site. Accessed 16 April 2019.

"The Continuing Need for Librarians in a Digital Age". MMLIS Blog, University of Southern California, https://librarysciencedegree.usc.edu/blog/the-continuing-need-for-librarians-in-a-digital-age/. Accessed 14 April 2019.

Virtual Reality and Libraries - Sarah Batok

At first glance, virtual reality might seem like it has no place in any sort of library. It does not involve reading, research, or literacy; but the real benefit it offers is in community engagement. VR headsets are a great way to draw in crowds, and get people of all ages excited about coming to the library. It can also promote an interest in computer science, coding, and other STEM related fields. Libraries are ultimately a place to come for information, not specifically information from books. VR headsets can be used for fun, such as games and competitions, but also for more practical purposes, such as architecture, and emergency preparedness training. A VR headset can be a valuable asset to target a wide audience of library patrons.

• “How VR Is Changing the Way You Use the Library.” J.Willard Marriott Library, YouTube, 20 Feb. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxyg-3ZZLYI.
• Johnson, Janine. “Jumping into the World of Virtual & Augmented Reality.” Knowledge Quest, vol. 47, no. 4, Mar. 2019, pp. 22–27. EBSCOhost, login.ezproxy.palomar.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=134920240&site=ehost-live&scope=site.

Digital Storytelling - Sarah Batok

Without completely outsourcing read-aloud time to automation, digital storytelling can be a great resource for engaging students and children in their connection with books. I personally use a website called Storyline Online for the elementary school that I work at. Members of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation are recorded reading selected stories. The illustrations from the book are then digitally enhanced, making it appear more like a short film. I usually do a read-aloud myself for two weeks, and then on the third week will pick a story to show on the projector. Digital Storytelling also offers the added benefit of captioned subtitles for those who like to read along while they listen, and in some cases an ASL interpretation that goes along with the reader. Here’s the link to Storyline Online. My favorite is “Arnie the Doughnut” read by Chris O’Dowd.

• “Arnie the Doughnut Read by Chris O'Dowd.” Storyline Online, SAG-AFTRA Foundation, www.storylineonline.net/books/arnie-the-doughnut/.
• Wawro, Larence. “Digital Storytelling.” Children & Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children, vol. 10, no. 1, Spring 2012, pp. 50–52. EBSCOhost, login.ezproxy.palomar.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lxh&AN=75044358&site=ehost-live&scope=site.

Presentation Tools in Libraries - Sarah Batok

Presentation tools can be used in a wide variety of circumstances, such as among library employees during a staff meeting, or for a class being taught at a special library hosted event. Staying current with all the presentation options available to the workforce, and school aged students is important for library staff. The traditional printed statistic sheet on an easel is not enough to convey information in an engaging or practical way anymore. Libraries frequently also offer some sort of job support or resume building programs. Library staff who are able to instruct patrons in various presentation options provide those job seekers with the ability to go into an interview with a broader skill set, and more confidence. With the hyper-connected world we live in, the working world expects information to be available rapidly and easily. There are countless other options available beyond Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides that can be used to give a presentation. Here are a few useful links for ideas on what presentation tool might best suit your needs.

• https://libguides.denison.edu/c.php?g=312050&p=2087424
• http://www.ala.org/tools/presentation-skills
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtHAQR4EHoc

Libraries in the Digital Age - Sarah Batok

As our world incorporates more and more technology into our daily lives, libraries must stay up to date with current trends in order to remain relevant. Libraries are no longer just a storage place for print books, magazines, and newspapers. Public, school, and specialty libraries are expected to have the latest cutting edge technological advancements to help lure in patrons who prefer using electronic tools. This would include subscriptions to journal databases, movie streaming services, e-books, e-magazines, e-newspapers, makerspaces, and countless other e-resources. Aside from specifically digital updates, libraries need to find alternative ways to draw in patrons. Creating a makerspace, hosting book clubs, speaker series, movie nights, and other community oriented activities will also encourage use of the library. Libraries can also branch out by developing special collections such as a seed library or tool library. The possibilities are endless as libraries begin to change their approach and appeal to the digitally inclined community.

• Fine, Ariana Rawls. "Reimagining quiet libraries into collaborative spaces." District Administration, June 2015, p. 30+. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A418980254/OVIC?u=cclc_palomar&sid=OVIC&xid=bd2dc63a. Accessed 27 Mar. 2019.
• Perrin, Andrew. “Print Books Still Much More Popular than e-Books, Audiobooks.” Pew Research Center, Pew Research Center, 8 Mar. 2018, www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/03/08/nearly-one-in-five-americans-now-listen-to-audiobooks/.