5d. Screen Capture – Jing
The What
Screen capture is the action of capturing a static image from a computer screen. Screen casting is the action of recording the activity on a computer screen. Jing is a popular free tool that offers basic screen capture and casting functionality.
The Why
Why would a library use Jing? Often times an organization will need to capture all or parts of a computer screen for purposes of creating a training brochure or simply to share what they’ve seen on the computer. Screen capture tools allow the user to do just this and more. In addition to capturing screen images the current tools also are capable of recording what is being done on the screen to create instructional videos and more. Below are examples of how libraries have used screen capture and casting.
- Website tours
- Information about new online productivity tools
- Staff training
The How
Discovery Exercise
- Step 1: Download and install Jing
- Step 2: Watch this video on how to use Jing
- Step 3: Using Jing, capture a portion of your computer screen to show the results you got when searching for an item using your OPAC.
More for the curious
- Good overview of the different screen capture/casting products
- Screen capture overview and list of tools
- Wikipedia information on screen capture (includes tools)
- Wikipedia information on screen casting (includes tools)
- Good list and comparison of screencasting tools
- http://www.jingproject.com/
- Techsmith (makers of most popular screen capture/casting software Jing, Snagit and Camtasia Studio)
- Jing pro and more information about Jing (from the makers of Snagit)
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Susan Staples
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- BS and MS in Information Technology
- ITIL , PMP certified (although not certifiable…yet)
- 20 years in the IT field from the tech level to IT management to managing large technology projects
- Although I am a tech enthusiast I pride myself most on being a tech realist