I had trouble with the podcast from University of Tennessee, but eventually I was able to listen to it. I finally got iTunes to install after I noted that I had to input my e-mail address. I found many examples of libraries using YouTube. One was called "Technology in Action" by the Brookdale Public Library which showed how their library was becoming totally automated and people could check out their own books, search the catalog, etc. and the librarians were not even necessary for any of that. A video I liked and want to share on this blog is one called "A Librarian's 2.0 Manifesto". It was put together by a Danish library and is a great mission statement for the modern librarian. It can be found on YouTube by going to http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=832F265608C1E125 .
I was concerned about my privacy when I was on YouTube. I did sign up for it because I needed to create a Playlist in order to get the link that I have listed above. I clicked on the "Help" section and found the instructions on how to create a Playlist. I don't think I will ever put any of my own videos on YouTube, even if I specified that they could only be looked at by friends and family. I have heard too much about privicy issues with sites such as YouTube. But I have a musician friend who puts many of her performances on YouTube; she really loves the site.
As for potential uses for Podcasting in the Library, I think we could do what Univ. of Tenn. did and put podcasts out which instuct our users how to use the catalog, giving them a library orientation, how to use the databases, etc. Medical schools would be the best users of podcasts, as professors could put their lectures on podcasts. A hospital's Grand Rounds lectures could also be put on podcasts.
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