In case you haven't seen it elsewhere, I'll be doing an online introduction to podcasting tomorrow (Thurs. Dec. 8) at 2 PM EST, hosted by Online Programming for All Libraries (OPAL) and sponsored by the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center.

It's free. No registration necessary. You just have to go to this URL: http://67.19.231.218/v4/login.asp?r=67955673&p=0. You'll need to accept the installation of a small plug-in, but otherwise it's totally painless.

This is the description from the website: "Podcasting, an exciting new model for distributing audio content, is generating buzz across the Internet. But what is it exactly? And why should librarians care? We'll discuss the hows and whys of podcasting, including how to tune in, how to find interesting content and how your organization can take advantage of this powerful technology to reach more people in your community."

If you can't make the live event, the audio will be available from the OPAL archive or, better yet, subscribe to their podcast feed. Don't know what a podcast feed is? Better come to the program.