Podcasts

I really like the idea of podcasts although funnily enough I haven't used them much. However it was good doing this exercise and finding all the directories that list them. The Learn Out Loud one looked great, particularly for learning a language. I like the ABC directory....clearly set out, its Australian...and some interesting topics. Another favourite is Words of Peace...has little snippets of talks by Prem Rawat on the subject of peace...brings everything into perspective! I also really liked the Walking in West End podcast on the SLQ website...a brilliant way to get an audio tour as you're exploring the area. The obvious use of podcasts for libraries is using it in a similar way...as an audio tour. You could also have talks about the collections or special events. To give a NZ flavour...there are quite a few podcasts teaching the Maori language. Here's a lovely one 'Te Kakano' which includes a beautiful waiata 'Te kokako' sung by Hirini Melbourne....you can also click on the video below it to see the words.