LIBR 246-12: Web 2.0 and Social Networking Tools (Fall 2008)

I enjoyed the podcasts from the Seattle Public Library.  They offer a variety of podcasts:  authors/events,  teens, library tour, information professionals podcasts.  The podcasts are well-organized.  It's wonderful to be able to access these wonderful resources with a click of a mouse. I particularly enjoyed the authors podcasts.  Author visits can be costly.  Often times, seating for the event is limited.  Now, even if you can't make it to the event, you can go to the library's page and access the author's podcast.   It's a great way to allow more public access to events held in the library.  The resources spent on a one day event is now stretched because the podcast is available on the Internet.  I also liked the teen podcasts.  The library has a Teen Center Board!  It is a wonderful way to involve the library's young adult patrons.