Library presentations are useful to help patrons and
students learn how to do research or use the library. Sometimes these
presentations are held at library orientations to introduce new patrons to the
library, and other times, presentations are conducted in a class to help
patrons learn a new skill. These presentations are usually in PowerPoint or
another slide-based presentation.
Another way that presentations are useful is when a patron
is trying to learn something individually or when a librarian is not around to
assist them. These presentations are usually in video format. We have examples
of this on the Palomar College website. Most of these presentations show
students how to use the library and start basic research.
Some different presentation tools that can be utilized by
library workers to connect with patrons who are unable to make it to the
library are Join.me, which can be accessed at http://logmein.com and
is a screen sharing presentation tool that allows the patron to see the
necessary steps of what they should do on the computer screen, and Big Marker (www.bigmarker.com),
which is a free and potentially interactive presentation tool that allows users
to participate with and speak to the presenter in real time (Byrne, p.12).
Interactive presentation tools are not used by libraries
often, but could be a helpful resource to consider. If patrons are unable to attend
library orientations or some other library presentation, it is helpful for the
presentation to be presented online. The only problem then is that the patron
who is remotely accessing the presentation cannot ask questions in real time. Though
this may not be the most practical solution for library workers, it can benefit
patrons. If libraries have the means, they should consider adding interactive
presentations to their websites.
Byrne, R. (2011). The Best Online Presentation Tools. School Library Journal, 57(8), 12-12.
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