Thursday, June 18, 2009

COMPETENCY #3: Podcasts

I used the Podcast Directory (http://www.podcastdirectory.com/) to find a podcast relating to libraries. I knew my topic for this blog would be too specific to find a podcast related to it, so I searched for podcasts using the search term "Library". I selected the podcasts from SirsiDynix Institute (http://sirsidynixinstitute.com/podcast.xml). The purpose of the institute and their podcasts is to promote technology development in the library community. They bring in guest speakers and cover a wide variety of topics of interest to library professionals.

I didn't have a lot to choose from when searching for library podcasts, but SirsiDynix Institute podcasts seemed to be the most broad-based podcasts covering library technology. Their podcasts are also available from iTunes. One reviewer gave SirsiDynix Institute podcasts a five-star rating indicating that they were very professional and PowerPoints from the web site were available to compliment the podcasts.

Overall, I think SirsiDynix Institute was the best choice.

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