Week 9: Podcasts

This week it was interesting to learn about Podcasts. They come in video or radio format. I checked out a range of prodcasts as suggested in the Training.

Firstly one i chose from British Library was a bit difficult to hear. So i think it needs to be more audible to be effective. The one from Denver Library had some children's stories that could be listened too. However i think most kids would benefit more having the book in front of them. Maybe it is good idea for sight impaired kids or children who can't read.
http://libvibe.blogspot.com/ Was interesting in that it had news articles about libraries ie crimes in libraries!http://www.abc.net.au/services/podcasting/ had a huge variety of podcasts to access.

I liked the idea of the http://oedb.org/library/beginning-online-learning/skip-the-tuition:-100-free-podcasts-from-the-best-colleges-in-the-world It offered a range of online courses!

Through viewing all of these various podcasts i got the idea that the concept could be handy for libraries. For example the library could offer podcasts that give tutorials on using the libraries, library services that are available as well as putting talks that have been held at the library on as well.