Podcasts

Certainly podcasting is a convenient way of automatically downloading audio files to an MP3 player, many ABC broadcasts are available this way, especially when one is not able to listen while at work (the Book Show for instance, aired at 10am weekdays). While checking out the Educational Podcast Network site I came across a useful site to learn French, I can see niche audiences are well catered for. There is a lot of free stuff available as podcasts for research and pleasure. From the number of people on the tram and train with white strings from their ears, podcasting has certainly taken off in a big way. I passed on learning how to podcast - perusing the 'how to create a podcast' notes it seems to be fairly simple, free of tech-speak and user friendly. I guess it can be applied to various situations in the Library scene - for example tutorials on how to use library databases for our remote clients.