A Literary Point of View: Videos & QR Codes in the Library

STALKING JACK THE RIPPER (SJTR book one)

#1 NYT Bestseller

Presented by James Patterson’s new children’s imprint, this deliciously creepy horror novel has a storyline inspired by the Ripper murders and an unexpected, blood-chilling conclusion…

Seventeen-year-old Audrey Rose Wadsworth was born a lord’s daughter, with a life of wealth and privilege stretched out before her. But between the social teas and silk dress fittings, she leads a forbidden secret life.

Against her stern father’s wishes and society’s expectations, Audrey often slips away to her uncle’s laboratory to study the gruesome practice of forensic medicine. When her work on a string of savagely killed corpses drags Audrey into the investigation of a serial murderer, her search for answers brings her close to her own sheltered world.

The story’s shocking twists and turns, augmented with real, sinister period photos, will make this dazzling debut from author Kerri Maniscalco impossible to forget.

It is the first in a series of gothic mysteries, available now.

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QR Codes in the library would work great for scavenger hunts at the middle school and high school level! However, as I work at the elementary level currently, there isn't a use for students because they are not permitted to have phones on them. However, I have used and will continue to use QR codes for professional development lessons and perhaps some staff fun!

Youtube & the Library

The best way that I can think of to promote my library through videos would be to have, introductory videos to the library, its layout and an overall tour. Also, training videos for new library staff and/or volunteers. I am at an elementary school where we are not allowed to put kids on youtube with the exception of video club. I already work closely with the educational technologist at my school who runs video club students so this is a resource I can use. After creating my first book trailer I think it might be nice to create more for some lesser known fiction books to inspire reading ideas.

Reviews of Library Youtube Channels and Content

The following videos come from school library websites. Some are helpful and some are just fun for students.
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