June 8, 2017    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

 

Helping library users find and use the best podcasts is a great service offering for libraries. That’s because podcasts are a useful source of information that can be accessed when text or video isn’t convenient.

 

Podcasts are flourishing these days, and we’ll look at how and why they are becoming more popular. We’ll discuss:

 

where and why people listen
how podcasts are being used in educational settings
the advantages of podcasts for people with visual disabilities
podcast listening apps and which kinds of features are most useful in these apps
how to find the best podcasts by using specialized directories, search tools, and newsletters.

 

We’ll touch upon the future of podcasting and end with ideas for how librarians can curate podcasts for their users.

 

Outcomes
 

You’ll understand the benefits of using podcasts as a source of information.
You’ll know some of the best ways to search for podcasts on specific topics.
You’ll know about some of the best podcasts for diverse audiences and different age levels.
You’ll be inspired to create guides and offer workshops about podcasts, so that your users can benefit.
You’ll have a good foundation for becoming an advisor to your community about finding and listening to podcasts on topics that they care about.

 

 

​Presented by:  Nicole Henning

Nicole Hennig is a library user experience professional with a focus on technology.  Her areas of expertise include emerging technologies, web design, social media strategy, mobile strategy, instructional design and ios apps.  She is the author of the popular website Apps for Academics and co-founder of Feedwelder, the best way to display fresh RSS feed content in your site.

 

Ms. Hennig began her career as a reference librarian and assistant professor in music, spent several years as a systems librarian and information architect, and most recently served as web manager and usability specialist and head of the user group experience at MIT Libraries in Cambridge, MA.  She has taught numerous courses for ALA on technology and librarianship.