Chapter 2. Recommended Tools for Podcast Listening

Authors

  • Nicole Hennig

Abstract

Chapter 2 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 53, no. 2), “Podcast Literacy: Educational, Accessible, and Diverse Podcasts for Library Users”

Covers how to find and subscribe to podcasts, mobile apps for podcast listening, and desktop apps or websites for podcast listening. It also covers podcast discovery tools, such as directories, specialized search engines, newsletters, and more.

Author Biography

Nicole Hennig

Nicole Hennig is an independent user experience professional, helping librarians and educators effectively use mobile technologies. See her educational offerings at http://nicolehennig.com. She is the author of several books, including Apps for Librarians: Using the Best Mobile Technology to Educate, Create, and Engage. Her online courses, such as Apps for Librarians & Educators, have enabled librarians from all types of institutions to effectively implement mobile technologies in their programs and services. Her newsletter, Mobile Apps News, helps librarians stay current with mobile technologies. Hennig worked for the MIT Libraries for fourteen years as head of user experience and web manager. She is the winner of several awards, including the MIT Excellence Award for Innovative Solutions.

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Published

2017-02-15