Podcasting

Our Library service has already made a start on podcasting with a recording of a "how to" session on getting started with genealogy. This podcast would have been even better as a Vodcast so that we could see the presenter, Mike Murray. Many people prefer to have access to the visual dimension.
Other "how to" sessions that could be Vodcast include school holiday activities on making kites, tie dyeing, making jewellery, mosaics, making soaps and lipgloss, cooking demonstrations and so on. This would give parents who can't make it to the actual sessions or who miss out because they are already fully booked an opportunity to do the activities at home with their children.
Libraries should definitely attempt to podcast all events held as it is not always possible for people, who may be very interested in a particular event or program or workshop or guest speaker, to attend at the nominated date or time. They may be working or have family commitments or be unwell but would not miss out completely if there is a podcast or vodcast they can access at a time that suits them.
Podcast training sessions on how to use the online catalogue, the Internet, basic Word skills and email would also be useful. Some high schools are already involved in producing book podcasts, poetry podcasts and song podcasts. Libraries could do the same with the podcasts being made by staff and/or library members.
I had no knowledge of podcasts prior to this training but could see myself subscribing to the highly recommended ABC podcasts as well as one for Good News Week which I enjoy but rarely ever get to watch on TV. And I will also make an effort to set aside time to watch and listen to Librarian Militant, Librarian Triumphant.