LIBR 246-12: Web 2.0 and Social Networking Tools (Fall 2008)

October 27 - November 2, 2008

• Learning Objectives
• Lecture
• Readings
• Examples
• Things to Do
  

Learning Objectives

By the end of the week, you should:

1. Understand the definition and history of podcasting.
2. Identify the various ways that podcasts can be used in libraries.
3. Know how to create a podcast.
4. Identify podcasting best practices.

Lecture

Quicktime Movie (16 minutes)

Slides (PDF)

Transcript (PDF)

Readings

Required
Farkas, Chapter 11
Griffey, J. (2007). “Podcast 1-2-3.” Library Journal.
Kretz, C. (2006). “Learning to Speak: Creating a Library Podcast With a Unique Voice.” HigherEd BlogCon. (Listen to the podcast)
Farkas, M. (2007). “An Outlet for Creativity: Plugging in with teen-centered podcasting.” Originally published in American Libraries.
Herrington, J. (2005). “Ten Tips for Improving Your Podcasts.” O'Reilly Digital Media.
“Podcasting Legal Guide.” Creative Commons. (Skim to get an idea of the legal issues involved in podcasting.)

Examples

Library Podcasts
Alden Library Podcast Tour
Cheshire Public Library Podcast
Dowling College Library's “Omnibus”
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's “Audio to Go”
Denver Public Library Podcasts – Stories for Kids
Sunnyvale Public Library Podcasts
Boulder Public Library Teen Webcasts
Seattle Public Library

Tools
Take a look at the tools on David Free's Podcasting Wiki

Things to Do

1. Listen to the examples listed above.
2. Complete Exercise 8, due November 1.
3. Write at least one blog post on one (or more) of the following topics (due November 1):

1. Which of the podcast examples above did you like most and why?
2. What types of podcasts would be most useful in your library setting (or the setting you'd like to work in) and why?
3. What can libraries do to make podcasts more engaging?
4. Write your own reflections on what you learned this week.

4. Write a blog post that includes a brief description of an article, technology, blog post, or other interesting resource outside of the classwork you've found that's related to that week's topic. Be sure to include a link to the resource (due November 1).

5. Comment on at least two other people's blog posts (due November 3).

6. Elluminate session October 30, 2008 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm PT.