July 2010

Video & Videosharing: Part 3

Posted Friday, July 23, 2010 by Anonymous, Reader

In part 1 of this series, we talked about using webcams, digital video cameras and online tools to produce videos for promotion, instruction and entertainment.  In part 2, we looked at YouTube as a videosharing tool and ways to use YouTube safely.Video cameras, screencasting software and webcams aren't the only way to produce your own videos, and YouTube isn't the only place to share them.  Let's look at a few more ways to make digital videos, some additional places you can share them, and how to and videos that others have produced and are willing to share with you.

More Ways to Make Videos

  • Animoto is a very quick, simple way to make a video.  Upload photos and/or video clips add text and music,  and Animoto will do the rest.  If you don't like the results, one button will let you remix it!  When you are finished, you can email it, download it, embed it, or send it directly to YouTube.  A 30-second video is free, a full-length video is $3 and annual subscriptions are available for $30.  Education accounts are available.  An iPhone app is also available for free.

RSS Feed?

Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 by Anonymous, Library Staff

Hello,

some offtopic: Can anyone tell me where I can find the rss url from the blog?

 

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marcusmller, the rss url is toward the bottom of the frontpage after the pager and before the footer. Here's the link: http://flyp.library.florida.gov/rss.xml  --Shirley, State Library and Archives Staff

Dolphins Discuss Football and Reading With Lee County Library Fans

Posted Tuesday, July 13, 2010 by Anonymous, Library Staff

By Chris Serio, Youth Librarian at Northwest Regional Library-Lee County Library System, Cape Coral, FL

On Monday, July 12, Miami Dolphin Football Players Vernon Carey and Charles Anderson visited the Northwest Regional Library in Cape Coral, Florida. Over 175 excited fans of all ages asked the players questions and received autographed hats supplied by the Miami Dolphins organization. A sampling of questions from the audience reflected a heightened interest of reading and their goals growing up:

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Prime Time Family Reading Time

Posted Monday, July 12, 2010 by nhouston, Library Staff

Over the past year, the Orange County Library System has hosted three Prime Time Family Literacy programs at our locations. An article that I wrote describing my personal experience as a first time program coordinator was recently published in the Prime Time News and Reviews May/June 2010.  You can read about my experience including the challenges and rewards here.

I wanted to share this information with you all because Prime Time is such a wonderful and well-supported program, I hope that all libraries will have the chance to host a program in the future.

Call for Proposals - FL Library Association annual conference

Posted Monday, July 12, 2010 by Faye Roberts, Reader

Share your exciting program ideas for children and youth with other Florida librarians at the 2011 Florida Library Association conference.

 

FLA is accepting proposals for both preconference workshops and concurrent sessions at its 2011 Annual Conference.   Innovative ideas for delivering library services for children and teens are especially welcome.

 

The conference will be May 4-6, 2011 at the Doubletree in Orlando, Florida. Programs should reflect the conference theme “Open Libraries, Open Minds.”  The deadline to submit a proposal is August 24.

 

Free Audiobooks from SYNC

Posted Thursday, July 8, 2010 by Patricia Romig, Library Staff

Coming soon, you will be able to download free audiobooks from SYNC and the Audiobook Community! SYNC is hosted by The Audiobook Community, a new social networking site for the discovery of audiobooks. SYNC seeks to build the audience for audiobooks among readers 13 and up. Each week from July 1 to September 1, SYNC will give away two free downloads--a popular YA title paired with a classic title. Details and downloads are here: http://www.audiofilemagazine.com/sync/index.html. For more on the Audiobook Community visit http://www.audiobookcommunity.com/.

WrestleMania Reading Challenge Deadline - July 12

Posted Wednesday, July 7, 2010 by Anonymous, Library Staff

The WrestleMania Reading Challenge has been revamped. The Challenge now will take place over a period of one week, during Teen Read Week. Librarians and educators: register to participate through July 31! Download a registration flyer (PDF) to share with your colleagues.

Book review: "Jason and Elihu: a Fisherman's Story" by Shelley Fraser Mickle

Posted Thursday, July 1, 2010 by Anonymous, Library Staff

Upon hearing a whopper of a fish story, Jason and his grandfather embark upon an adventure to land the mythical giant bass that lives in Orange Lake. Along the way, Jason makes the acquaintance of an interesting cast of characters including a brother and sister in need of a new home, a young girl recovering from brain surgery, and a miniature horse obsessed with peppermints.

 

Why I picked it up: It was given to me at the local FLYP seminar.

 

Why I finished it: To find out if Jason caught Elihu, of course.

 

I’d give it to: boy readers, ages 8-12, especially fans of outdoor sports and enthusiasms

Book review: “Mistwood” by Leah Cypess

Posted Thursday, July 1, 2010 by Anonymous, Library Staff

Isabel, an immortal shifter, is bound by ancient magic to protect the kings of Samorna. During peace she retreats to Mistwood, but when she is needed she has always returned. Brought back to protect the current royal family, Isabel has no memory of being a shape-shifter. She encounters political and magical intrigue as she struggles with her growing feelings for the prince.

Why I picked it up: I've been impressed by the recent YA fantasy/sci fi novels featuring strong female lead characters including The Hunger Games, Graceling, Eon: Dragoneye Reborn, and Fire. I hoped that Mistwood would be another good example.

Why I finished it: The mystery shrouding Isabel's past is compelling, the romance is believable, and the court intrigue holds a few surprises.

I'd give it to: girl readers, age 10 and up who enjoyed reading the titles mentioned above or are just looking for a well-written fantasy.