2) Podcasts

1)  A podcast as a digital audio file that is uploaded to the internet for other people to listen to through downloading or streaming to a compatible device. Uploaders often create a series of podcasts that are available at regular intervals (e.g. once a week). Examples of podcasts are radio programs, educational materials and musical presentations. Some podcasts are free and others are by subscription only.

Libraries have been taking advantage of podcast technology for some time now. Libraries can create podcasts on topics ranging from literary discussions, collections that they curate, educational programs, book club meetings and technology. Many libraries upload their podcasts onto the libraries webpage so that library clients can listen remotely at their discretion. Like most podcasts, library podcasts attempt to be entertaining and engaging so that listeners will want to continue to listen. Library podcasts are usually available for free to library members.


2) Example of a library podcast:

• The National Library of Australia
•  "Lecture Launch: Janet Venn-Brown"
•  https://www.nla.gov.au/audio/lecture-launch-janet-venn-brown
• Summary of podcast: Australian artist Janet Venn-Brown and author Peter Manning discuss Janet's life as a travelling artist. She moved to Rome in the 1960s to become more involved in artistic life. In 1972 she was engaged to Wael Zuaiter, a Palestinian poet who was assasinated by the Israeli secret service (Mossad) on suspicions that he was involved in the 1972 Munich Olympic terrorist attack. There is, as yet, no direct proof that he was involved. As a result of this experience Venn-Brown spent much of her time as a Palestinian activist. Janet Venn-Brown is now in her 90s and still painting and living in Rome.