Youtube and video

I love Youtube! I've been using it for several years now, both to watch videos and to upload my own. I recorded Susan Boyle singing live at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre when she was on the Britain's Got Talent Live Tour in 2009. That particular video has been viewed 49,401 times worldwide so far. I even received a request from a Japanese TV channel asking my permission to use it on their show!! I've had some great comments added from people who love the footage, thanking me for sharing. Here is a positive comment:

You have no idea how much this video means to us to people who could never hope to get to any of these performances. We salute you for your dedication in giving this precious gift...

.....and a negative one:

Poor Quality....Echo....doesn't do justice to Susan's abilities....hard to hear....!

I also subscribe to other users and create playlists on Youtube - this is useful for keeping certain videos together by subject.

Youtube can be relevant to libraries in a number of ways, for instance using video clips to promote authors or events, or creating promotional videos to publicise their services. Newcastle Library Services even recorded the memories of local people. Their Youtube channel can be found here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/newcastlecitylibrary