Between 2010 and 2019, Cauli Le Chat (2006?-2020), feline roving reporter for Mooresville Public Library (Mooresville, Indiana), reported all things interesting to cats (and humans) happening at the library. Related stories from across the state (and beyond) were also included.
Hey, librarians out there! Want to learn how videos can promote your libraries? We have a slideshow for that. You know where to click.
Your Roving Reporter On The Go,
Cauli Le Chat
P.S. This is one of the best promo trailers I've seen for academic libraries: "Who Will Help Me?" by the University of Alberta Libraries (2010). I wish my Library could make videos this good.
"Flat" Cauli V (Flat Five for short) shows patrons how to use our new self-checkout kiosks in this promo trailer.
How to Use Our New Self-Checkout Kiosks,
by "Flat" Cauli Le Chat V
(MPL Promo Trailer)
Quite user-friendly, I'd venture. Anybody will be able to use these self-check stations. They're quick and convenient! They're so simple; even Scowl-Face can use them. If that's not an endorsement for their ease-of-use, then I'm not a black feline.
Great job in the video, Flat Five! Sorry, you can't have a raise. Just saying.
Your Roving Reporter On The Go,
Cauli Le Chat
P.S. Taylor Library at Western University created this funny promo trailer for the library's self-checkout stations. It's great! I love the zombies. Scowl-Face and Programma Mama wanted to do zombies for our promo trailer. Maybe someday.
The Lady With the Red Hair has just completed a new book trailer for the beautiful children's picture book, This Moose Belongs to Me, by Oliver Jeffers. It's not MY moose--I would have said moi in the title--but the book is a wonderful readaloud, so I'm not bummed out about not having a moose of my own.
Why can't WE make book trailers this good, Scowl-Face? Just asking.
Kidding! Actually, we have many nice book trailers. See for yourself.
Your Roving Reporter On The Go,
Cauli Le Chat
P.S. Here is a cute music parody video (2012) featuring the hit children's song, "Moose on the Loose" (2012), by Ozomotli, from the album Ozomotli Presents Ozokidz (2012). You need to remember The Blair Witch Project(1999) to get the setup for the opening jokes.
Our new self-checkout stations have arrived and are being installed today. All this construction noise has sent moi fleeing out my special feline media door. Thankfully, my minions snapped some photos (click images to bigify).
Interior return drop slots are becoming automated
Our new self-checkout stations are so easy,
even "Flat" Cauli V can do it
Flat Five at self-checkout station #3
Installation dudes make the necessary adjustments
Self-checkout station #1 (at MPL Circulation Desk)
Self-checkout station #2 (at MPL Circulation Desk)
With self-checkout, patrons will be able to check-out items quickly and easily. Although many of our patrons enjoy the social interaction between staff and visitors, others will prefer the convenience and speed self-checkout provides.
Your Roving Reporter On The Go,
Cauli Le Chat
P.S. All this construction noise reminded moi of "Boom Bang-a-Bang" (1969), by Lulu. The song was the United Kingdom's entry in the 1969 Eurovision Song Contest, and it captured a share of the four-way tie for first place.
Crafty Gal performs a singalong in Story Time that's a pretty catchy tune. She has a new video series, Story Time Rocks!, which I know you'll want to watch on the MPL Early Literacy YouTube Channel.
Story Time Rocks!
Featuring Miss Michelle @ MPL
The "Open Shut Them" Song
Crafty Gal uses songs and motion to engage her early literacy patrons and their caregivers. Preschool age children learn through repetition and coordinating activity with sound and visual cues. The "Open Shut Them" song is quite popular with her young charges.
