I've been to You Tube several times over the last few years - as has everyone else that owns a computer! I wouldn't say I am a frequent visitor, usually I visit through a forwarded email from a friend who is recommending something.
I went to the site and had a brain freeze about what to type in the search box. I scrolled through a few "video's being viewed right now" and saw one on the footage from the airplane crash/water landing last week. That was so fascinating, I figured I would watch it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvjtx9Qstgo&feature=bz301
One of the best features, especially if you are watching a news story, is the related links on the side of the page. This allows you to get the same or similar story from multiple viewpoints. I also viewed some of the videos from the presidential inauguration today since I missed it on TV. There are tons of those posted!
You Tube would be great in a library setting as just something to do while patrons are taking a break from studying or working. I suppose you could also do some research through some of these videos - mostly just the news ones.
I'm sure that as our kids get older we will want to post some favorite video moments on You Tube for friends and family to view.
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