This is the first time I've had problems with one of the applications recommended for the class. I've subscribed to Podcasts (for personal information - mostly knitting podcasts) via Itunes for awhile now, but I had a terrible time searching Odeo - it was slow, and the directory was not really user friendly. I did finally get it to search successfully and was able to subscribe to a feed. However, I think I will continue to do podcast subscriptions through my Itunes feed.
YouTube is a lot easier to use. Since I teach a class on CINAHL, I decided to look for a video on searching CINAHL, and I found this one from Salve Regina University's McKillop Library. This is an excellent way of getting information to patrons in the offices, and allows them the opportunity to learn a database or search engine, and still be in the privacy of their own space. It also would permit them to work at their own pace (since they can always repeat the video if something goes by too quickly or the phone rings!) The only drawback to this kind of presentation is the hardware and software required (which presently, our library does not have).
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