Abstract:Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the application of podcast in academic and public libraries, focusing on its purposes and characteristic features. It seeks to measure the degree of adoption of podcast in different types of libraries across the continents. Design/methodology/approach -A content analysis method was used for data collection. Convenience sampling method was followed to select four samples of population, one from each of the four continents. Data were collected along… Show more
“…15 Tanmay De Sarkar's study found that 43 out of 86 libraries used podcasts to conduct a library orientation tour, and 46 out of 83 used podcasts to provide how-to-use tutorials for things like the reading room, reproduction services, and borrowing books. 16 No mention was made in either study of archives and special collections specifically using podcasts to promote their resources.…”
This article is a direct result of the authors’ experiences creating a podcast called To The Letter that seeks to engage audiences with archival materials in a unique way. It discusses the goals behind the creation of the podcast, the selection of appropriate content, as well as the logistics of finding collaborators and marketing outlets. Podcasting has grown in popularity in recent years, but little has been studied about the intersection of this popular medium with historical and educational resources. The authors address what worked well, challenges faced, necessary pivots in direction, and subsequent lessons learned throughout the process.
“…15 Tanmay De Sarkar's study found that 43 out of 86 libraries used podcasts to conduct a library orientation tour, and 46 out of 83 used podcasts to provide how-to-use tutorials for things like the reading room, reproduction services, and borrowing books. 16 No mention was made in either study of archives and special collections specifically using podcasts to promote their resources.…”
This article is a direct result of the authors’ experiences creating a podcast called To The Letter that seeks to engage audiences with archival materials in a unique way. It discusses the goals behind the creation of the podcast, the selection of appropriate content, as well as the logistics of finding collaborators and marketing outlets. Podcasting has grown in popularity in recent years, but little has been studied about the intersection of this popular medium with historical and educational resources. The authors address what worked well, challenges faced, necessary pivots in direction, and subsequent lessons learned throughout the process.
“…No ano seguinte, Adam Curry, considerado o podfather (Pai do podcast), empresário e ex-VJ (Video Jockey) da MTV, desejou compartilhar seu programa de rádio que produzia e disponibilizar o áudio do programa para seus ouvintes, via RSS 2.0 com o script de Kevin Marks. Ele foi o primeiro a pegar um iPod e disponibilizar um arquivo de áudio pelo RSS para o iTunes (agregador) (Sarkar, 2012).…”
Section: Podcast: Decurso Históricounclassified
“…Nos estudos deSarkar (2012) encontramos as características de apropriação dos podcasts em bibliotecas. Pode-se dizer que é comum, dentre as categorias de serviços e produtos em podcasts no ambiente biblioteconômico, segundo a pesquisa, a realização de programas de tours online na biblioteca, treinamento para busca geral, pesquisas no catálogo da biblioteca, treinamento para uso dos recursos disponíveis da biblioteca, guia para uso das facilidades da biblioteca, informações gerais, como utilizar ferramentas de busca, resenhas de livros, palestras, entrevistas e discursos.No gráfico abaixo podemos identificar a prevalência do uso de podcasts entre os continentes, com a predominância na América do Norte, onde este mecanismo é mais utilizado, seguido respectivamente por Oceania (representado exclusivamente pela Austrália), Europa e Ásia.Gráfico I. Predomínio do podcast nos continentes.Fonte:Sarkar (2012, p. 208).Percebe-se que a pesquisa realizada não é válida para o Brasil por se tratar apenas de podcasts no idioma inglês, mas a partir desta é possível ver a maneira como o uso desta nova mídia está sendo seguida por bibliotecas no exterior.…”
ResumoO presente artigo, a partir do método bibliográfico, discute as relações de apropriação e uso do podcast na pesquisa biblioteconômico-informacional. Para isto, o movimento teórico procura, primeiramente, identificar as margens de definição do podcast e seu contexto em meio à chamada web 2.0, incluindo sua origem etimológica, seu conceito, seu decurso histórico. No plano empírico, o estudo adota a condição do podcast na Library of Congress como modelo para as discussões contemporâneas emergentes sobre o fenômeno. No plano teórico, a discussão encontra na noção de "princípio monográfico" de Paul Otlet as margens epistemológico-históricas de compreensão do papel do podcast, como conceito e ferramenta, no escopo do pensamento biblioteconômico-informacional. Palavras-chave: Podcast; Web 2.0; Documento; Princípio monográfico; Organização do Conhecimento.
AbstractThis article discussed the relationships of appropriation and use of the podcast in Library and Information Science research. For this purpose, the theoretical movement first identified the boundaries of definition of the podcast and its context in the web 2.0, including its etymological origin, its concept and its historical course. At the empirical level, the study adopted the podcasting status in Library of Congress as the model for emerging contemporary discussions of the phenomenon. On the theoretical level, the discussion found in Paul Otlet's notion of "monographic principle" the epistemological-historical margins of understanding the role of the podcast as a concept and tool within the scope of libraryinformation-informational thinking.
“…With the rapid development of information technology, libraries of higher educational institutes are concerned about delivering services and offering access to information resources relevant to the changing needs of their user community. Following technological innovations that give rise to new opportunities for learning (Kim et al, 2011), libraries need to go beyond their physical boundaries and working hours, to potentially expand library services and facilities to users located far-off (De Sarkar, 2012). The growing expectations of users to access library resources outside the library walls (Daly, 2010), make it necessary for libraries to have a continuing push to provide excellent library service for all library users, making responsive and proactive online customer service an imperative for libraries (Clements, 2009).…”
Purpose -The paper seeks to highlight how academic libraries are harnessing widgets to make library resources easily and conveniently accessible to users. Examining the characteristic features, purposes of use and types of widget applications, the paper aims to measure the degree of implementation of widget among academic libraries in different regions. Design/methodology/approach -A stratified sampling method was followed for selecting four samples of population, each representing one of the four continents (North America, Europe, Australia and Asia) and content analysis was used to collect data along the checkpoints. Findings -Giving a comparative account of widget implementation along the select dimensions, the study focused on relative acceptance of widgets among the continents and emphasized the areas where widget is being applied most. With examples, the study also illustrated the relevance of the different approaches taken by various libraries.Research limitations/implications -The study was confined to selected libraries of higher education institutes among the four continents only. Libraries having non-English websites and restricted or limited access were not included. Originality/value -This unique investigation presented a comprehensive picture of widget implementation among the academic libraries across the world. The findings will serve as a valuable guide for future librarians who wish to incorporate such technologies in library websites. Furthermore, the checkpoints used here may serve as a bedrock for framing questionnaire and interview schedule for conducting future research investigating users' perception of this new web-based tool in order to comprehend fully the practicability and usefulness of widget.
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