Branding your library with Local History: Voice Thread

Summary

• Users can upload text, video or audio recording their interpretation of an image of an object, person or building.
• Digital drawing tools can be used to emphasize a point and draw users attention to an aspect of the image.

Pros

• Interactive, encourages users to participate in discussion.
• Voice recording humanizes online discussions.
• Can be accessed via mobile app.

Cons

• Users must have account to comment (as with HistoryPin and Flickr).
• Must pay extra to use additional features; i.e. making channels private.