Introducing podcast in library service: an analytical study

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 the checkpoints developed by Nguyen and Tripathi and Kumar, and subsequently modified by the researcher. Microsoft Excel was used to analyze data. Findings -The analysis revealed that library podcasts have some basic features and are implemented for specific purposes. It also revealed that adoption of podcast varies along the geographical regions. The study found that extension of implementation of podcast is high in North American libraries whereas intension of adoption of podcast is high in Australian libraries. However, the reason of disproportionate use of library podcast may be attributed to the differential internet penetration rate along the regions. The paper also identifies areas where podcast is being effectively used by libraries across the world.Research limitations/implications -The present study was limited to North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and the survey was completely internet-based, conducted on web sites available in English only. A combination of questionnaire and interview method may enable future researchers to measure the impact of podcast on users' and librarians' attitude and perception, which in turn, will determine the extent to which podcast is capable of motivating and engaging users to harness library facilities.Originality/value -Based on the research findings, the scope of the present study may potentially be expanded with the inclusion of different dimensions to gain a comprehensive understanding on the practicability and usefulness of podcast in different libraries belonging to diverse socio economical levels. The findings will also guide future librarians and web developers alike in designing library web pages so that traditional library services could be provided in an innovative way to meet the expectations and information needs of the users.

Telling Stories: A Case Study in Podcasting with Archival Resources

“…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.…”

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“…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).…”

“…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.…”

Prevalence of widget applications on library websites: an analytical study

“…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).…”