This webinar discusses starting a library podcast. It covers selecting topics like book talks, authors, and library-related themes for specific months. The presenter shares their experience with the South Carolina State Library podcast called LibraryVoicesSC. Equipment like a portable recorder costing around $200 is recommended. The podcasting process involves selecting guests, writing scripts, recording conversations, and editing audio using free software. A podcasting service like PodBean costs $108 annually for hosting and distribution. Promoting and sharing the finished podcasts is also covered.
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So you want to start a library podcast?
1. SO YOU WANT TO
START A LIBRARY
PODCAST?
Webinar for the Indiana State Library
Dr. Curtis Rogers, Communications Director
South Carolina State Library
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2. Outline
A brief history
Equipment
Selecting topics
Podcasting process
Editing recordings
Using a podcasting
service such as
PodBean
Promotion/Sharing
3. My Presentation Style
Ill talk about my experience with LibraryVoicesSC
I want you to understand just the basics so you can get started
Save questions for later
4. How it all started
SCSL Staff Members
Pamela Hoppock
Katie Simmons
LibraryVoicesSC
PodBean
Portable Recorder
ZOOM H4n (~$200)
Meeting Room
19. Selecting Topics
Book talks/authors
SCSL guests
Related to specific month
April Poetry
October Medical libraries
SC-specific history
Education
Genealogy
Other topics?
20. Podcasting Process
Select topic
Coordinate day and time with guest
Book podcasting studio
Get bio and info for script
Write script (next slide)
Ensure that its a casual conversation
HIT RECORD AND MAKE SURE MICS ARE ON!
Production (Audacity)
Post and share and promote
22. Editing Recordings
Audacity software free to download
Intro and Exit music
Music for your podcast Podsafe music
https://create.blubrry.com/manual/creating-podcast-media/podsafe-
music/
How to Record and Edit a Podcast in Audacity (Complete
Tutorial)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl-WDjWrTtk&vl=en