Movie Maker Tips

There is apparently an assignment going around that requires students to use Movie Maker. This software is on all our patron machines, and below are some tips on using Movie Maker that should get them started. I'm always happy to help patrons with Movie Maker, if these tips aren't enough to solve their problem. If they need more assistance, and I'm unavailable, they really need to ask their professor for further assistance.

Here are some tips for assisting patrons with Movie Maker:

1) Movie Maker is not an appropriate software for viewing video clips. Windows Media Player or VLC media player are better choices.

2) To add clips or photos to a Movie Maker project, you use the "Add videos and photos" button on the ribbon.

3) Images must be in a photo format, such as .jpg or .png. You cannot put images directly from a word document or PDF into Movie Maker. They need to be saved individually as pictures first.

4) All clips and videos the patron wants to use in the project should be saved into their T: drive or onto a flash drive, as patrons are unable access the C: drive.

5) When the patron is done, to get their movie into a format that is usable by YouTube or other streaming video sites, they need to go to File - Save Movie and select the format they want to use. I've found that the YouTube settings are usually good for general use.

These tips can also be found on the staff wiki at: http://tarletonlibraries.pbworks.com/w/page/117397794/Movie%20Maker%20Tips

- Margie

GOVT 2305 Assignment (Dr. Thompson's Course)

Hi Reference Team,

The following is information about an assignment for Dr. Thompson's Federal Government Course:

Please let Cathy or me know if you have any questions.

Thanks!

Christy

Alternate 911 number in case of technical issues

If you call 911 during an emergency and can't get through, please call 254-918-1273 which is the Stephenville Police non-emergency number. 

There's a sticker with the number on the reference desk phone, just above the display screen.

Informational Children's Books

Students in Dr. Christopher Sloan's Literacy for the Early Years (READ-3311) class need to bring in an informational text (children's book) this week.  Basically, this would be a nonfiction book - so in general, books that don't have a call number beginning with PZ.

Luckily, Melissa recently cataloged a bunch of said informational children's books, and they are on display on the short stacks across from Yeidi's office.  Students are welcome to use those.

Nursing Course Reserve

We had some confusion today with a student asking for Dr. Pehl's DVD course reserve.  Turns out that I didn't know that Dr. Headstream's name is actually Dr. Headstream-Pehl and her students refer to her as Dr. Pehl.  So if nursing students come asking for a nursing DVD, this is likely the item they need:

Dr. Headstream-Pehl
NURS3322
Mosbys Nursing Video Skills: Physical Examination & Assessment DVD-Rom
Overnight reserve

Just direct them to circ and ask them for Dr. Headstream-Pehl's reserve.

Kym

English 3390 - Readings in Adolescent Literature (Dr. Robitaille's Class) Assignment

Hi Reference Team!

Cathy has shared the following copy of Dr. Robitaille's Assignment for English 3390.

I wanted everyone to have access to the assignment in case you get questions at the desk.

Here is also a copy of the resource list for the assignment as well: 

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks,

Christy 

Printer Tray

Margie has informed me that the printer on the Upper Level is jamming a lot lately. We feel that this is due to the fact that Tray 5 is being overfilled. Margie thinks that the printer is sensitive and that the tray should only be about 3/4 full.


Thanks for your cooperation on this matter.


Jodie