The Librarian Zone video wins!

Fall 2009, California State Library sponsored the "Fast Internet Matters" video contest. The message of the video had to communicate why fast Internet is important at your library. Submissions were judged based on clarity of message, creativity and video quality.

The Librarian Zone video was made by Bjorn Jones and Garland Thompson Jr. A special thanks goes out to the talent: Benjamin MacBean, Anthony Lacono and Jayne Wilsey. Great job everyone!

Salinas Public Library's winning video was announced on Dec. 14, 2009 in Sacramento at the Opportunity Online Summit, a conference to develop strategies for improving Internet connections in libraries across the state. Salinas Public Library will be awarded $10,000 grant available in 2010 to expand and improve Internet access at the library.

The Librarian Zone video was edited at the library's Digital Arts Lab and created by Salinas Public Library Staff without a budget. That's right, no additional money was spent to produce this video!