I haven't used Flickr in ages because it seems to have been left behind in some ways with people sharing photos on Facebook instead. I know that's the way that I share photos, and that many of my friends do too. A few people still have their Flickr accounts which they they connect to Facebook. What I really like is the creative commons licensing on Flickr that allows you to use photos (as long as you give credit). This makes a world of difference, especially when searching for photos for a peresentation or for a blog. (some work purpose there too!)
As for youtube - I find it is mostly useful for entertainment purposes. Check out the "Iggy and the iPad" video (this is especially for you Katie as a cat lover). It's super cute and I think has definitely gone viral. It's also good for finding obscure things (the logdriver's waltz, an NFB commercial production that was shown on CBC tv for a period of time and that many people from my age-group remember). Some of the videos are of better quality than others (and better content as well) but I do think it's pretty cool (as are some of the commercials that CPL has up on youtube!)
I think we should put some videos of programs, etc. up on youtube - of course that means that we need to server space to store all the videos (which is no mean feat) but I think it's a great way of promoting what we do (and our customers use youtube tons in the library!)
Some fun and potentially useful tools.
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