Regardless of whether you created an account and shared your actual screencast in your blog post, please describe which tool you decided to try and what you decided to “show” in your screencast. Comment on the whole recording process and your thoughts about screencasting tools. If your library is not already using screencasting tools, do you see a use for screencasts in your library? Why or why not?
http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cXjvfy3K3
As you can see, I decided to use Screencast-o-matic, and it was extremely easy to use. All I had to do was resize the screen, go to the website, and create my video. The video I decided to create was showing patrons how to log on to their account in our OPAC and place an item on hold. I really like the idea of using screencasting tools to show patrons how to use things, like the OPAC, to make their use of our items easier. I believe it is much easier to show someone how to do something rather than just explain it to them. A brochure is great, but it is not the same as a screencast. The patron can see exactly what buttons to push and exactly where they are on the web page. I believe there are a few things, such as placing an item on hold using our OPAC system, that could be shown to the patrons with screencasts. It might be something to consider using in the future.
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