Week 9 #20 Video Sharing

As amazing as it may seen, I had never looked at Utube so I'll admit
my interest was picqued. I read the Washington Post.com article on
the impact of video sharing, Utube in particular on presidential politics.
They compared Utube and the candidates who showed up on it, like
John Edwards and the Clintons, to the impact of the Kennedy presidential
debates. The author said it was a "new move for a new medium". Utube
was also referred to as the "digital democracy". That is the one constant
about the Internet, it gives voice, and apparently video to the masses.

I enjoyed the Career Librarian video. Thank goodness we've come a long way.
Just consider how many more directors and top administrators are women!

By far my favorite Utube video was the music video entitled, "Seneca Library
Holiday Song" The Barry White wannabe did a more than creditable job of
singing the praises of what can be found at the library. It was a hoot and certainly
made the staff more approachable. Definitely laugh out loud. The videos are
seductive; I found myself watching quite a few. Very entertaining.