Recommended Podcast-
One of my favorite cable channels is CNN. CNN.com is also one of my favorite websites. CNN provides a number of podcasts via their website (over 20) and each one covers different types of news. The two that I listen/watch the most is America Votes 2008 and CNN Daily. The CNN Daily keeps me up to date on general news and headlines. I also enjoy the America Votes 2008 podcast because it allows me to listen to speeches from the candidates and keep up on the latest primary results. I like these podcasts because they are usually updated by the hour.
Good subject matter for library podcasts-
It think offering podcasts of popular and favorite picture books for children could serve as an effective library podcast. The podcast could include a picture of the book cover along with book's title and a short summary of what the book is about. Listeners could subscribe (and download) the podcast of their choice and listen along as the author reads. Picture books usually have a very small amount of print so each podcasts wouldn't be too long. This may also serve as another way for children to enjoy reading and books.
Bad Subject Matter for library podcasts-
I think any information that a library already has on its website is unnecessary for a podcast. For instance, hours and location information or announcements of events and programs delivered via podcast is not needed if it is already on the library's website. More than likely if a library has a podcast it will be connected to the website and posting the same information twice is a bit redundant.
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