Podcasts
Podcasts are quickly becoming a way for people to learn and share information. This is especially important in the world of library science, where we rely on collaboration and sharing of ideas throughout the library community. As a professional librarian, I can see myself creating and listening to podcasts that pertain to particularly important and interesting topics within the library science world.
Podcasts can also be created by students to talk about library events, authors, books they enjoy, studying tips, and more! By allowing students to take part in such a useful and engaging form of creating, they will feel more connected to the program and more likely to support it in the future.
We tried out a few different podcast sites, and here's what we thought:
Buzzsprout:
Pros: User-friendly interface, great option for new podcasters, 90-day free trial, plans starting at $12/month, provides detailed analytics, allows you to schedule episodes in advance, automatic episode transcription, integration with popular third-party services like Slack and Zapier, ability to distribute your podcast to multiple platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts
Cons: More expensive compared to other platforms, limited upload times for cheaper plans
Anchor:
Pros: Free platform, offers advanced features while providing a simple, streamlined interface, great if you’re on a budget, ability to distribute your podcast to multiple platforms, automatic episode transcription, built-in tools for recording, editing, and mixing audio, integration with popular third-party services like Spotify and Soundcloud
Cons: Limited podcast analytics compared to other platforms, no monetization options or advanced features unless you are accepted into the Anchor Partner Program
Podbean:
Pros: Unlimited storage and bandwidth, detailed analytics, the ability to monetize your podcast, offer a free plan, paid plans starting at $9/month, provides customizable podcast templates, built-in audio editor and voice effects, ability to distribute podcast to multiple platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google, integration with popular third-party services like Amazon Alexa and PowerPress .
Cons: Some of the interfaces are difficult to navigate, free plan has limited features
We chose Anchor, which has newly collaborated with Spotify, as the platform to use to create our podcast. We appreciated the ease with which we could create an account and start recording our first podcast episode within five minutes. We also found the free music and sound effects useful to add on. Each of these platforms has its own unique strengths, so it will depend on your individual needs and goals as to which one is best for you.
Here is the podcast we created:
Leading in the Library- What Should All Great High School Libraries Have?
Interested in more educational podcasts? Try these "best of" lists to get you started!
Great blog! I too reviewed these exact same podcast hosting webapps. My partner and I chose to use Podbean for our podcast, and I really enjoyed the ease of creation and being able to add intro and outro music, made it sound more legit. I really enjoyed your group's podcast. Thanks for sharing some great tips for creating an ideal high school library.
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda! I loved your group’s podcast. My partner and I chose to use Podbean because we are both newbies to podcasting, and we felt it was very user-friendly. However, I liked how you added music to your podcast because it helped set the tone. The information you shared about the things a great high school library should have was informative and interesting. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda. Loved listening to your podcast you created with your partner. Such great ideas for a high school library!
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ReplyDeleteI liked your podcast- it sounded so professional with the music at the beginning! Talking about what should be included in a high school library is an excellent idea because so often the focus is on elementary libraries! Great job!
I am amazed at how many free resources that are out there. All we have to do is search and you're bound to come across something helpful. I'm not a huge Podbean user, so I didn't realize there were connections to podcasts in there, but it makes sense! The podcast you created was great as well. Thank you for your post!
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda, I enjoyed y'all's podcast! It was very informative! I also appreciated your recommendations for educational podcasts. I look forward to checking them out. Thank you for sharing!
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