Funniest library related movies made using Xtranormal

Collection put together by: Aaron Tay
Blog Homepage: Musing About Librarianship
Video Post can be found at: http://musingsaboutlibrarianship.blogspot.com/2010/10/funniest-library-related-movies-made.html
Language: English
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

This is a great collection of videos put together by Aaron Tay on his Blog Musings About Librarianship. He found what he considers the best and funniast videos about librarianship created using the site Xtranormal.com.

Going West - Animated Book Art

Created By: Anderson M. Studio
Produced By: Colenso BBDO
Retrieved From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_jyXJTlrH0
Language: English
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

The New Zealand Book Council produced this short film (2:10) animated by the Andersen M. Studios in London 2009. The video features an excerpt from Maurice Gee’s classic New Zealand novel Going West coming to life through hand-cut pop-up scenery springing up from the pages. It won an international prize for paper-cut animation by New York’s Museum of Art and Design.

Library Bureau of Investigation (LBI)

Produced by: Geert van den Boogaard
URL: http://www.shanachietour.com/
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

ShanchieTour, a library road trip around the world. So far they have visited the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. Currently 88 videos of their LBI trips. Follow these guys as they interview librarians around the globe. Don’t miss them if you get a chance to see them in person.

Once Upon a Time: Marion the Librarian on TV

Produced by: Nebraska Public Television
Videos converted by: Dave Kelly
URL: http://www.alboe.org/ouat.html
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

Watch vintage episodes of the fantastical 1980s Nebraska Public Television show "Once Upon a Time." Co-produced by the Nebraska Department of Education and the University of Nebraska in Omaha, the plot revolves around Marion, a librarian who has been kidnapped by a witch who demands a story every day. Each episode, Marion feeds story ingredients into a cauldron and cooks up a book, which she reads to viewers and the witch.

Several of the show's 33 episodes have been uploaded to Google Video, courtesy of Dave Kelly, and can be accessed through this episode guide.

New Spice | Study Like a Scholar, Scholar

Created by: hbllproduction
URL: http://www.youtube.com
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ArIj236UHs&feature=related
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

Brigham Young University's Harold B. Lee Library uses parody to reach students in this funny and very persuasive video. Comedian and BYU student Stephen Jones stars as the "Old Spice guy," a straight-A superhero able to coax students out from their dorm rooms and into the library with only a laptop, a sub sandwich, and a library cart. Hilarious!

"Old Spice Guy" Gives a Shout-out to Libraries

Created by: Old Spice
URL: http://www.youtube.com
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu-KBxOtJxs
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

Just when you thought you'd seen it all, here's the Old Spice guy, standing buff in the shower, giving mad props to libraries. Short and sweet.

Medieval helpdesk with English subtitles

Creator: Knut Nærum
Created:  February 26, 2007
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/user/nrk
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQHX-SjgQvQ
Publisher: Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation
Language: Norwegian, with English subtitles
Contributor: Monica Claassen-Wilson

Confused by the latest technology?  Just not sure where to start, or afraid of breaking that latest gadget?  Or do you find yourself in the role of technology support, assisting those fearful users over and over, until they've mastered a new tool?  This is the video for you!  It offers a clever lampooning of the technology help desk, where troubles with the "latest" technology may surprise you.

Roving Librarians

Creator: Joan Giannone
Created:  March 16, 2009
Publisher: Mentor Group Training Inc.
URL: http://www.mentorgrouptraining.com/libraries/
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFhmSDIACew 
Language: English
Contributor: Monica Claassen-Wilson
 
Dancing librarians perform to a cowboy-style rendition of the tune "What do you do with a drunken sailer" in this entertaining video designed to teach librarians the principles of roving reference (M.A.P.H.A.T.)  Pay attention to the catchy lyrics, and keep a sharp eye open for some snogging in the stacks! 

M.A.P.H.A.T.

1. Meet the patron
2. Ask a quick question
3. Probe for clarification
4. Hear the patron
5. Assist them
6. Thank or invite them to return

(http://www.mentorgrouptraining.com)

Tour The Library

Creator: Harper College Library, Palatine, Illinois (www.harpercollege.edu/library)
Created:  December 13, 2007
URL: http://www.youtube.com/user/HarperCollegeLibrary
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHljR4LYmOA 
Language: English
Contributor: Monica Claassen-Wilson

Get to know your college library with a video tour hosted by perhaps the most (in)attentive guide ever.  Informative and hilarious all at once!

Librarians Do Gaga

Creator: Sarah Wachter (director, editor, producer)
Created: May 27, 2010
URL: http://www.youtube.com/user/Athenasbanquet
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_uzUh1VT98
Language: English
Contributed by: Monica Claassen-Wilson

Think you've seen everything? Think again.  Sarah Wachter has captured a new side of librarianship with her rendition of Lady Gaga's Poker Face, "Database".  Check out the video and see Nancy Pearl herself in a cameo appearance!  Sarah is a grad student at the University of Washington's Information School, and looks to have a bright future.
For more information about Sarah's inspiration to create the video and full lyrics to the song, see:  http://www.athenasbanquet.net/2010/05/librarians-do-gaga-and-then-take-over-the-world

Zombies Natural Habitat

Created by: BouncingFerretFilms
URL: http://www.youtube.com
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=humgY7hEBd8
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

The Charlotte and Mecklenburg Public Library takes a novel approach to fundraising with pleas to "help feed the zombies."

Silly Library Commercials from Public Libraries

Created by: Anonymous
URL: http://www.squidoo.com
Retrieved from: http://www.squidoo.com/library-commercials-public
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

Six of the funniest stereotype-busting videos made by public libraries across the States. From Lady Gaga to infomercials, let us know which one makes you laugh the hardest!

Ninja Librarian

Created by: letterboxmedia
URL: http://www.youtube.com
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyLTqBARFt8&feature=related
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

Trouble in the library! A very funny short film with great ninja action.

Party Girl

Available from: Amazon
Price: $25
URL: http://www.amazon.com
Retrieved from: http://www.amazon.com/Party-Girl-Parker-Posey/dp/B00009AVA6
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

Think club-hopping and cataloging don't mix? Then you haven't seen Party Girl, the cult classic starring Parker Posey as Mary, fashionista-turned-librarian who breaks all the rules. A must-see for any librarian with a sense of humor!

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster in the Library

Available from: YouTube
URL: http://www.youtube.com
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3ZHPJT2Kp4
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

In his unending quest for cookies, Cookie Monster drives the very patient librarian bonkers. A classic Sesame Street episode for adults and kids alike. Me just want a cookie!

TNT's Librarian Series

Available from: TNT
URL: http://www.tnt.tv
Retrieved from: http://www.tnt.tv/movies/movietitle/?oid=5929
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

Like your action heros a little on the bookish side? Then check out these made-for-tv movies in TNT's Librarian series: The Librarian: Quest for the Spear (2004), The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines (2006), and The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice (2008).

All star Noah Wylie as nerdy-hot, librarian-turned-adventurer Flynn Carsen, who guards history's secret artifacts stowed in the hidden chambers of the Metropolitan Library of New York and gets called on to battle the bad guys.

At the official Librarian website you can check upcoming airdates and read the web comic. Series films are also for sale at Amazon.

The Delaware Diamonds

Created by: Delaware Libraries
Performance Date: June 27, 2010
URL: http://www.youtube.com
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol-Cf-YLmkM
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

The Delaware Diamonds' book cart drill team performed at the 2010 ALA Annual Conference in Washington DC. They placed 4th for their performance, a tribute to the Mickey Mouse Club.

Gett Down With Your Funky Shelf

Created by: Musselman Library, Gettysburg PA College
Performance Date: June 27, 2010
URL: http://www.youtube.com
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cupVnSm9KNs
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

This '80's inspired performance by the librarians at the Musselman College in Gettysburg, PA placed 3rd in the 2010 ALA Book Cart Drill Team competition in Washington DC. Get transported back to the 1980's as you watch these neon-garbed librarians maneuver their book carts to songs by Cindi Lauper and the Go Go's.

The Texas Arrangers

Created by: Midlothian Texas Independent School District
Performance Date: June 27, 2010
URL: http://www.youtube.com
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcYUkqNB4kY
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

This patriotic bunch of librarians placed 2nd in the 2010 ALA Book Cart Drill Team competition. They performed to a variety of songs including "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" and "We Will Rock You" by Queen while enthusiastically ordering the crowd to "Read It."

Night of the Living Librarians

Created by: University of Pittsburg School of Information Science
Performance Date: June 27, 2010
URL: http://www.youtube.com
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUlVQm0Whc4&feature=related
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

The skeletons of librarians past have risen from the dead to dance with their beloved book carts. These library students' haunting performance took first place at the 2010 ALA Book Cart Drill Team competition at Washington DC.