Skill-Sharing Conversation: Podcasts

Skillsharing Conversations are one-hour, virtual conversations on relevant library topics. Each conversation will follow an agenda and will be moderated by one of our talented colleagues, providing a great opportunity for the NJ Library community to learn and grow together.

Podcasts

Moderator: Jennifer Larsen, User Experience/Adult Services Librarian, Sayreville Public Library

Date: Friday, May 21st

Time: 10am-11am

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NOTE: This conversation will be for sharing useful podcasts, and will not include information about creating podcasts.

Agenda

1. Podcasts for Professional Development 

    a. Sponsored content (ALA, BookList, PW) 

    b. For librarians/by librarians 

    c. By topic

        i. management techniques

        ii. communication skills

        iii. time management

        iv. customer service/difficult interactions

        v. safety

        vi. diversity

        vii. community partnerships/outreach

        viii. technology

        ix. wellness

        x. mentorship/career paths

2. Podcasts for Reader's Advisory

    a. Publisher Sponsored

    b. Genre-focused

        i. romance

        ii. science fiction and fantasy

        iii. mystery

        iv. comics and graphic novels

        v. non-fiction

    c. Under-represented populations

    d. Youth-focused

3. Podcasts as Readers Advisory 

    a. fiction podcasts

    b. "bed-time" podcasts

    c. public domain readings

Please contact Theresa at theresa@librarylinknj if you would like to moderate a future Skillsharing Conversation, or if you have topic suggestions.