YouTube is the preferred video hosting platform for LibGuides and LibAnswers for the following reasons:
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ADA compliant
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familiar to staff and end users
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easy to use
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mobile friendly
Please review this YouTube documentation for standards and best practices.
Embed individual videos and playlists in LibGuides
Embed YouTube videos as a Media/Widget asset, rather than adding the code to the rich text. This allows you to:
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reuse the video elsewhere in LibGuides
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update the video everywhere at once
YouTube Privacy Settings
Public:
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will show up on YouTube and search engine searches (Google, Bing, etc.)
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can embed
Private:
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will not show up YouTube and search engine searches
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cannot embed
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viewable by permission only (via YouTube account)
Unlisted:
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will not show up YouTube and search engine searches
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can embed
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viewable by anyone with the link
YouTube Features
YouTube Video Editor
YouTube has a basic video editor included in the Video Manager.
Video Thumbnails
Video thumbnails let viewers see a quick snapshot of your video as they're browsing YouTube. After your video is finished uploading, you can choose a thumbnail from the three options YouTube automatically generates — just select the thumbnail you want to use and click Save changes.
Cards
Add video cards to a video to point viewers to a specific URL (from a list of eligible sites) and show customized images, titles, and calls to action.