Digital Storytelling Station Showcasing at Escondido Public Library's Pioneer Room

Escondido Public Library's Pioneer Room, in cooperation with the Media Arts Center of San Diego hosted a Digital Community Storytelling Station in the Pioneer Room Local History Center adjacent to the main library, 247 S. Kalmia Street, Escondido, from November 2, 2007 through June 30, 2008.

A digital story station consists of a computer and scanner placed in a quiet area where people can record a 3-5 minute digital video clip, told in the first person and illustrated with still image photos of the person's choosing. An optional music track can be added for a very professional product.

The public was invited to record their stories - and there were so many unique stories. These stories included personal or family stories, stories from local history, stories about the community and contemporary stories about local characters, to name a few.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for the public to record their own history and the history of Escondido as well," said Helene Idels, Pioneer Room archivist. "We had several people signed up before the story station was even set up."

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Here is an archive of the Digital Story Station videos.