Recently, the Idaho State Library presented information to JFAC, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, the legislative committee that makes state budget recommendations. As part of the State Library’s budget presentation, committee members were shown a 3-minute demonstration (Windows Media Player format) of the LiLI Unlimited Catalog. This demonstration is now available for viewing on the LiLI Unlimited website at http://libraries.idaho.gov/lili-unlimited.

The demonstration was created using the Camtasia Studio 3 software. Doing so allowed viewers to see an actual search performed in the statewide library catalog. In situations where Internet connectivity is questionable, or simply as a backup for those unforeseen downtimes, a video capture is a great tool for showing off all sorts of online tools and services. Some libraries use it to show their customers how to use features of their local catalogs or even for training users how to use a new tool.