Podcasts

Podcasts are a great way to introduce new clients to the library. An entertaining and informative snapshot about the library could inspire someone to visit our library. They could also be incorporated into our online guides eg. providing genealogy tutorials for the beginner. I noticed from browsing through podcasts that libraries use them to broaden access to their collections and programs. Lectures about items held in collections, guest speakers at special events and children's programs seemed to be popular uses for podcasts. I enjoyed listening to the audio podcast on the British Library web site on Anne Boleyn's Book of Hours. I think a podcast can enable you to feel more connected to the item that interests you. Some of our Rare Books and iconic realia could be featured in a well presented podcast. The State Library of Queensland has a large number of webcasts on various topics on their web site. I'm not sure what the difference is between a podcast and a webcast?