The document discusses the history and current uses of podcasting in academic libraries and universities. It provides an overview of how podcasts are being used for library tours, lectures, training, and more. It also discusses benefits of podcasting like making information accessible and personalized, as well as challenges like technical requirements and limited interactivity.

1. PODCASTING IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES Marcella Knibbe-Haanstra McMaster University Libraries

6. THE TECHNICAL STUFF

7. WHO IS LISTENING TO PODCASTS? Age Group Age Percentage Young Teens 12-17 49% Youth 18-21 59% Generation Y 22-26 54% Generation X 27-40 41% Young Boomers 42-50 31% Older Boomers 51-61 26% Seniors 62+ 19%

10. YALE’S ENVIRONMENT SCHOOL

11. HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL

12. MCMASTER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

14. OHIO UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

15. WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

16. MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

17. CURTIN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

18. JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Title Length/Size Description Music Citation Featured Link

24. RESOURCES Social Software in Libraries By Meredith Farkas Podcasting Solutions: A complete guide to podcasting By Michael W. Geogheagan

25. RESOURCES Using Interactive Technologies in Libraries By Kathleen Hanson and H. Frank Cervone Mashable: Social Networking News http://mashable.com/2007/07/04/podcasting-toolbox/

26. THE FUTURE 2008 2010 2012