What will I learn?
- How some libraries are using Podcasting to reach patrons
- Think about what may be useful in your library service
Read and explore
Many libraries are using podcasts to group their programming or to share other information such as book or even movie reviews. Below are some examples:
- Springfield Town Library, Vermont - Children’s Room Podcasts
- Boulder Public Library: Teen Webcasts
- Denver Public Library Podcasts
- Orange County Library System: Podcast and RSS
- PLCMC’s LibraryLoft Podcasts
- Worthington Libraries: Programs to Go
There’s really no end to how you could use podcasts in a library. You could record booktalks, book discussions, author readings, oral histories, or stories for children or teens and post them online. If you combine them with a blog, participants can participate in discussions about them.
When creating your own podcasts, copyright issues need to be considered. To read books for a storytime podcast the books must be in either the public domain or you must receive permission from the publisher to do so. If you mix in music it also needs to be in the public domain. The good news is that there are sites like CCMixter and Podsafe Music Network that provide music you can use in your podcasts.
Below is a short list of Library-related podcasts which you might find interesting:
What do I have to do?
- Create a blog post about your discovery process. Did you find anything useful here? How are libraries using podcasts? How might your library use podcasts?
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