If you want attention on YouTube, use Iraq

Yesterday I started playing around with my XO Laptop and recorded a quick documents blurb for a book called Battleground Iraq. Much to my surprise and shock there have been 1,098 views since yesterday! There have not been comments nor ratings for this video, so I can’t objectively say what people see in it.
The video [...]

DocsByte: Battleground Iraq

DocsByte: Battleground Iraq

I did a quick book blurb using my XO Laptop. Video quality isn’t great. If I do more, I’ll dispense with the sign with the SuDoc number. Otherwise I thought I got my point across.
If you’ve recorded videos with the XO, I’d love to hear your tips.

Phishy Office

Phishy Office

Hysterical yet useful video from the Federal Trade Commission.

Inside Story - Iraq’s militias - 26 Mar 08 - Part 1

Inside Story - Iraq’s militias - 26 Mar 08 - Part 1

Part 1 of story on Iraq’s Shiite militias (including those of gov’t parties), all of which enjoy Iran’s backing. Update on situation in Basra and Baghdad. Points out that while the Mahdi Army is being attacked, other militias are being left alone.
Yes, it’s an [...]

Let’s Cook with Government Documents!

Here’s a fun video that will add zest to your menu!

Hotel Mauna Kea (parody)

Hotel Mauna Kea (parody)

Here’s a HI-Larious video about the ups and downs of being a visiting astronomy at the observatories at Hawaii’s Mauna Kea.

TBLC PSA - Ask a Librarian

Friendly video promoting Florida’s Ask a Librarian’s service. I’ve found a few more on YouTube.

Cardinal of Philly uses YouTube

One of the more unusual uses of YouTube I’ve seen lately came to me in this Catholic News Service Story about Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia. Cardinal Rigali is using YouTube for reflections for the Sunday Gospels of Lent. Here is the video for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, where a woman caught in adultery [...]

What are your three reasons?

NJ librarians are trying to get the most commented video on YouTube. Watch the video, then make your comment giving your three reasons for loving the library. Must be a registered YouTube user to comment, but registration is free.
Librarians and friends, unite in an affirmation of library love!
What are MY three reasons? You’ll have to [...]

Not so far away - your academic library

Check out this new YouTube commercial for a small academic library:

Clever with good music. I would have liked to see a little more information about the two libraries, but basic contact information is provided and the video probably produces enough curiosity to get students to surf on over.