Podcasts for Information Literacy: Database Overview (part 1)

Database Introduction:

Here is an overview of what the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals has to offer. This podcast is meant to be used in conjunction with other information literacy training, lectures and exercises. The script was created by Shannon Van Kirk, MLIS and read by Regina Roberts, Student in MLIS program at San Jose State University. Technical Assistance including the editing was provided by Patrick Kammermeyer.

In this forum (blog), this podcast is meant to be yet another example of how libraries and librarians can use podcasting to deliver content to their clients.

Click here to listen to "Avery.mp3" recorded on August 15, 2006 / 2:12 minutes

Podcasts for Information Literacy : Searching Tips (part 2)

Keyword vs. Subject Heading Searches:

The next podcast is a follow-up session on the difference between "Keyword" searching and "Subject" searching. Again this is an example of how librarians can incorporate the use of sound files in their delivery of information literacy content.

As with the previous podcast the content was developed by Shannon Van Kirk, the voice is Regina Roberts and editing was done by Patrick Kammermeyer. A team effort.

Click here to listen to "Keyword 1.mp3" recorded on August 15, 2006. /5:09 minutes


Thank you for listening and commentary is welcome.

N the Stacks - Episode 2 : Interview with Deni

Hi everyone, This next podcast is an example of how interviews can make the podcast interesting and relevant. The interview format creates dialog between people on or about a subject. By using this format, the librarian can address the topics related to information literacy while creating a dynamic conversation with another expert or informant. My vision of the use of this format is that students can be required or encouraged to listen to these interview podcasts and then be asked to be prepared to discuss the concepts later on, in class. This format utilizes the asynchronous lesson that will be incorporated later in a face to face, or synchronous, session.

The other way that I see this format as being useful, is as a dialog between two people. Dialog is unpredictable and therefore retains the listeners' interest and if it created by two librarians, for example, it could be a conversation on information literacy topics. The podcast could be a conversation about skills and techniques that learners could tap into on an as needed basis.

Hopefully, "Episode 2: Interview with Deni" has captured the essence of teaching with interviews and dialogs. Click here for the mp3 file of "Episode 2: Interview with Deni" Recorded March 31, 2006.
/6:47 minutes

A special thanks goes out to Deni Wicklund for her participation and support of this project.

Thanks for listening. Regina