I’ve heard a lot about ipods and MP3 players and now I understand why they are so popular and I want one!
“Podcasts in Plain English” explained the difference between broadcasting shows and making them available for download on the internet so they can be enjoyed anytime. So I’m ready – went searching on NPR podcast directory and copied the URL for “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me” and “A Prairie Home Companion” into my RSS feed reader. Like so many other fans of these shows I can now choose when to listen to them.
I looked in other directories – Educational Podcast Directory, Yahoo Podcasts, LibVibe – but I don’t want to add news and things that I won’t follow regularly. But I know it’s out there, if and when, I need it.
I did see many ways libraries were using podcasts to promote different services, interview authors, give book reviews, and updates of latest and best books, music, and videos.
I date back to the time of radio and I love being read to. So podcasts are well within my comfort zone and I can’t wait to download some oldies and goodies (both music and classic reads).
