PodsVodsLibrary

So, I visited Arizona State University's library page :(http://www.asu.edu/lib/librarychannel/)
I like how easy it is to see the available podcasts and videos. I think it's a great way for that library to reach out to its patrons in this effective way. The videos are especially helpful when a visual is more helpful for information needs. As an example, I saw that the library had "library tutorial" videos; these would be extremely helpful as a "step-by-step" visual (almost as if you're actually with the librarian), more so than a words-on-paper approach. Though these 'casts may not be a total question-answer haven for patrons, they lend a more personal touch for library services over the internet and offer another way (at least partially) for patrons to obtain needed info.