My daughters are both avid YouTubers. So my personal experience with YouTube is more in the nature of a facilitator. I make sure they type google correctly and I write down whatever they are not sure how to spell. There is no stopping them visiting the library to watch videos at least once a week. Their interests are primarily anime characters and television shows but several musicians often pique their interests as well. This week Madonna's Die Another Day was a must have.
As a parent, my concern with YouTube is the uncensored component to YouTube. Having had this personal experience helps as a librarian to realize just how easy it is to find inappropriate content as well as trying to balance the interests of young adults.
As a librarian, video format is a great way to learn new skills. I tripped over this video while I was searching for library blogs with technorati. Serendipitious!
Building Academic Library 2.0 sponsored by the Librarians Association of the University of California, Berkeley Division
11 years ago
