The Summer Library Program has ended, it's Fair Week, and school starts in five days! There is a lull in activity in the Children's Room. I have a moment to report on my Podcast and Youtube experiences.
I had heard of podcasting, but had not listened to any before this lesson. I was surprised at the variety of podcasts that are available! I did sign up for a children's author podcast, and it has been faithfully showing up on my RSS. However, I have been too busy working to actually listen to it!
On a non-library note, I am a quilter and I did find several podcasts on quilting that I think would be fun to listen to. However, it's hard to find the time at home to be at the computer listening to a podcast. And if I am at the computer, I can't be sewing! I have too many projects and not enough time!
I am discovering that while technology can be a time-saver, it can also be a time-waster! I spent most of one evening watching "library" videos on Youtube! My favorite was Cookie Monster (from Sesame Street) at the Library. [Maybe our patrons would be happier if we had cookies and milk at the circulation desk!? :o)] Unfortunately, while I was watching Youtube, neither the Dish Fairy nor the Laundry Fairy visited my house....
I do wonder about copyright issues. If our library wanted to post videos on a site like Youtube, or link to such a site, I think we would have to make sure we were in compliance....
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