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Course description
Have you thought about podcasting as a way to communicate with your clientele, but thought it would be too hard? This session will make podcasting easy. If you have ever used a tape recorder, podcasting is within your grasp. It is fun, and your users will enjoy the format. We will cover the relationship between streaming audio and podcasting. You will learn how to plan for and create audio files, and post them as podcasts.
Instructors:
- Betty Galbraith works with library instruction at Washington State University. She has been creating podcasts to teach students how to use library resources, and to advertise library events. She has also been helping university faculty develop streaming audio files for their classes.
- Mark O'English posts podcasts and audio files on the Washington State Library website. He shows staff how to use podcasting software. He also works at the Pullman Public Library, and brings the public library perspective to the program.
- Alex Merrill works in the systems office of Washington State Libraries. He handles the technical side of transforming audio files into streaming audio and podcasts.
Perfect for
Any librarian or staff member who would like to present library training, advertising, or programming using audio files posted on the web.
What you will learn
- When podcasts and audio files are appropriate
- Planning for your podcast
- Creating your podcast
- Posting your podcasts on the web
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