Chapter 3. A Guide to Some of the Best Podcasts
Abstract
Chapter 3 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 53, no. 2), “Podcast Literacy: Educational, Accessible, and Diverse Podcasts for Library Users”
Is a guide to recommended podcasts in different categories. It begins with a list of well-known podcasts for general audiences. It then covers podcasts for higher education, for teens, and for children. The section on diversity includes podcasts
• produced or hosted by women
• on racial and ethnic diversity
• by African Americans
• by Asian Americans
• by Latinos
• by Native Americans
• by LGBTQ people
• on aging and ageism
• on children’s rights
• on homelessness, poverty, and economic class
• about or by people who are (or were) incarcerated
• on adult literacy
• on neurodiversity and mental health issues
• by people with physical disabilities
It concludes with a list of podcasts by librarians.
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