Podcasts

I suppose it is just an indication of the size of the US market that they can sustain a fortnightly podcast such as Libvibe. I was, however, surprised when I listened to the May 1st entry which was about a person who was raped when she went to return items items through the after hours chute! Somehow that doesn't seem a worthwhile use of a podcast, unless it was also used as a safety warning?...

On the other hand, the previous entry with its reference to an ALA report illustrated the universality of issues in the library world. For example, decreased funding, and the use of "gaming" to attract teenage clients, are issues that I am sure have been considered by most public libraries when considering future options.

Listened to the podcast from Parkrose High School High School with its invitation for students to submit book reviews & possibly win a prize. It really is meeting students in the current technology...

And how could public libraries in Australia be using podcasts?
Well yes, we could be podcasting stories as evidenced by numerous examples on the internet, but my preference would be for children and their carers to attend storytime sessions and experience the social interaction that occurs for both adults and childrens at these sessions.
That sounds rather negative, but I do see other useful applications for podcasts by public libraries, for example: author talks, HSC lectures etc.