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New Video: Libraries in the Internet Age (Free Version Included)

We’ve released a new video and it’s not an explanation of hot new technology. In fact, it’s easy to assume that this subject hasn't changed in 100 years.

Our new video is about libraries, and specifically, how they have evolved in the Internet Age.
 
Here are the highlights as an ExplainerGIF:
 
Common Craft Library
 

About This Video:

Many of our wonderful supporters are libraries and librarians. In talking with them, we discovered that one of the biggest challenges they face is one of perception. 
 
To many, libraries are relics. In the age of Google, Amazon and Wikipedia it’s easy to think that libraries haven’t changed; that they are from a by-gone era. But the truth is, they have evolved and this video explains how and why. It teaches:
 
  • Why information is the real focus of every library
  • How the Internet has impacted libraries
  • Why more information isn’t always better
  • How libraries and librarians help us navigate information
  • What you are likely to find in libraries today
 

How to Use This Video

This video is designed for use by libraries, librarians and anyone who has a stake in their success. Our hope is that it can be used to introduce patrons and the public to why libraries matter more today than ever before.

Free, Shareable Version: 

We've created a free version of this video that ANYONE can use. This version of the video is Creative Commons licensed and available for embedding or downloading. 
 
 

Citrix GoToTraining - Custom Video

The world of education and training has seen its share of innovation recently.  After hundreds of years of in-person stand-up training, educators have new options. Products like GoToTraining now allow teachers to host classes online. While a number of teachers have made the jump to online training, there are many who have valid concerns about the impact on the training experience.  

This custom video is designed to introduce GoToTraining and outline some of the features that make online training a useful option - even for the skeptical educators out there. 

Big thanks to Kristen and Bob at Citrix for their hard work on this project!