Pod save you: assisting the transition to audio-based asynchronous learning
Brandon Patterson1, Bryan Elias Hull2
1b.patterson@utah.edu, Technology Engagement Librarian, Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Academic libraries can create podcasting suites to support educational projects and asynchronous learning. This service expansion, driven by online education needs, offers valuable resources for students and faculty in health sciences.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences Librarianship
- Educational Technology
Background:
- An academic health sciences library established a multimedia studio in 2017.
- The studio offered recording capabilities for video, audio, and lecture capture.
- Pandemic-driven online education led to increased demand for multimedia services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a dedicated podcasting suite.
- To provide guidance for other libraries interested in establishing similar studios.
- To detail administrative processes and user support for the podcasting suite.
Main Methods:
- Outlining the creation process of the podcasting suite.
- Providing equipment recommendations and implementation strategies.
- Including administrative duties such as reservations and user assessment.
- Developing an instructional guide for users.
Main Results:
- The podcasting suite accommodates increased demand for recording lectures and podcasts.
- Podcasts cover diverse medical topics, including teaching strategies, diagnoses, and treatments.
- The service is valued by students, staff, and faculty for its ease of use and support.
Conclusions:
- Podcasting suites offer valuable services for asynchronous learning and student projects in libraries.
- Libraries can enhance their role in supporting digital education and scholarly communication.
- Continuous user feedback is crucial for improving library-based multimedia services.
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