I was more successful today accessing podcasts and vidcasts from our public computer lab.
I clicked on 6 or 7 podcasts and vidcasts from the LibSuccess wiki--only three of them loaded. I never got into the Denver PL's podcasts, but I did listen to a few teen podcasts from the Boulder PL. Arizona State University made good use of 3 and 4 minute "mini" introductions to doing library research, searching online resources, etc. Although it was video, the ASU screens didn't change that often, which would have made it more interesting and useful, I think.
I couldn't get any of the story presentations to open...
One thing is for certain: if podcasts and vidcasts are going to be useful for libraries and their customers, they have to load quickly and run smoothly. Why bother creating these things if the network you're on doesn't have the bandwidth, power (whatever) to support it.
The quickest way to lose a customer is to frustrate them with new technology that doesn't work effectively.
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I'm glad you were able to listen (finally). I totally agree about not frustrating our customers (or ourselves!).
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