Getting started with podcasting

The Library Success wiki defines podcasting as
a simple means of distributing audio content over the Internet, taking advantage of the power of RSS. Content consumers (end-users) can subscribe to a feed of a producer’s audio content and receive automatic downloads of new content as it is made available online.
Podcasts can be listened to on a [...]

Getting started with vodcasting

Vodcasting? Whuh? It’s an unusual term, often used interchangeably with videoblogging. Just think of it as online video-on-demand with RSS added so people can subscribe to your videos. If you’d like a little more basic info, take a look at Vodcasting Explained.
How do vodcasts differ from screencasts? Good question! Screencasts simply record action on a [...]

‘Casting Kit ready to go

The ‘Casting Kit is ready to circulate to OWLS member libraries! Evan did a great job designing a calendar to show what equipment is already reserved, along with a handy dandy online reservation form.  Managing everything is a breeze, and I’m extremely thankful we have Evan to help out with stuff like this. All of [...]

Dates set for training

I decided to set some dates and times for training on the ‘casting kit equipment, so I would be forced to finish up documentation on all of the bits and pieces I have left on my to do list. Here’s the class description:
Come and play with the equipment and software purchased for the 2008 LSTA [...]

Poster Unveiling at Muehl Public Library

Back in July I had the pleasure of attending a poster unveiling at Muehl Public Library in Seymour, Wisconsin (one of the OWLS member libraries). I worked with Elizabeth Timmins, the director, and recorded the unveiling and several interviews with people attending the program. After a bit of tweaking and lots of learning about Camtasia [...]