Just Added! Two New Student-to-Student Podcasts

Listen to the two latest installments in the Student-to-Student podcasts series, hosted by Nick Freed.

Just in time for finals, Nick explains the difference between a scholarly journal and a general magazine in “What Is a Scholarly Journal?“. He also offers tips on how you can search for a scholarly journal.

Nick also sits down with John Montre, the new liaison librarian for Parks College. In “Meet John Montre,” Johns talk about his new position and his plans for creating a presence at Parks.

Both podcasts can be accessed at http://libraries.slu.edu/podcasts/student/index.html or by searching for “Pius Library” in iTunes.

The Podcast Team Explains the Basics of Podcasting.

The Podcast Team at Pius XII Memorial Library recently presented a workshop entitled Podcasting 101: Using Podcasts in an Academic Setting at the 2007 Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. You can now listen to a podcast of the presentation at http://libraries.slu.edu/podcasts/presentations/index.html.

In order to help us plan future podcasts, please take a moment to fill out a feedback form http://libraries.slu.edu/podcasts/podcastfeedback.html.

Lastly, if you are interested in taking part in a future Conversations session with Dr. Gail Staines, please contact Jodie Borgerding at (314) 977-3908.

October Edition of Conversations Is Posted

The October edition of Conversations, a monthly podcast series hosted by Dr. Gail Staines, Assistant Provost for University Libraries, has been posted.

This month, Gail speaks with Dr. Paul Shore, Professor of Educational Studies. Dr. Shore talks about his recent visit to the British Library and how his research on the curriculum of the Jesuits brought him to a small library in Serbia.

To listen to this podcast, please visit the Conversations page at http://www.slu.edu/libraries/pius/podcasts/conversations/index.html.

Listen to an Updated Podcast on the Writing Center

To coincide with the grand opening of the Writing Center at Pius XII Memorial Library, a podcast on the center has been updated.

Nick Freed, the student voice of Pius Library, talks about the Writing Center and how its services can help students.

To listen this podcast and others, please visit http://www.slu.edu/libraries/pius/podcasts/index.html.

For more information on the grand opening, please go to http://www.slu.edu/libraries/pius/libnws/attachments/writetestcntr.pdf.

Conversations Podcast Series Debuts

“Conversations,” a new and exciting podcast series hosted by Dr. Gail Staines, Assistant Provost for University Libraries, debuts today. Each month, Gail will be talking with a faculty member about their research and how libraries have played a role.

This month, Gail sits down with Dr. Patricia Gregory and Dr. Julia Lieberman to discuss the upcoming “Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature” book discussion series at Pius XII Memorial Library.

To listen to Gail’s podcasts, please visit the “Conversations” page at http://www.slu.edu/libraries/pius/podcasts/conversations/index.html.

More Podcasts Are Posted!

Are you looking for a job? Listen to Nick Freed’s student-to-student podcast about working for Pius Library.

In addition to Nick’s latest podcast, a new series of podcasts designed for faculty and staff have been posted. “Just For Faculty,” hosted by reference assistant Phil Barron, offers tips and suggestions on how library services can be used in the classroom.

In order to help us plan future podcasts, a feedback form has been posted. Please leave your comments and suggestions.

To listen to all of the podcasts and view the redesigned podcasts website, please visit http://www.slu.edu/libraries/pius/podcasts/index.html.

A New Student-to-Student Podcast Is Posted

Just in time for the fall semester, Nick Freed, the student voice of Pius Library, highlights how the library can help ease the transition into college life for incoming freshmen.

You can access this and other podcasts at http://www.slu.edu/libraries/pius/podcasts/student/index.html.

Stay tuned! In the next few weeks we will be introducing a podcast series designed for faculty and staff, as well as an exciting “Conversations” series hosted by Gail Staines, Assistant Provost for University Libraries.

Podcasts Are Now Available!

Listen as Nick, the student voice of Pius Library, explains what’s new in the library and also offers quick tips on finding your way around Pius.

http://www.slu.edu/libraries/pius/podcasts/index.html