Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Follow-Up Discussion to the Day of the Digital Audio Book

This is a follow-up discussion, facilitated by Lori Bell and Tom Peters, to the Day of the Digital Audio Book online events of February 16, 2006. (17.1 MB file; playback time of 50 minutes)

Thursday, February 23, 2006

The Brothers Karamazov

Brief book discussion of a classic 19th century Russian novel, The Brothers Karamazov. This novel has everything: murder, love, lust, money grubbing, etc. (7.6 MB file; playback time of 22 minutes)

Abraham Lincoln: Ironies, Curiosities & Weird Stuff

Join Kim Bauer, a Curator at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Musuem, as he explores some of the rare and bizarre items held in their collection. (19.1 MB file; playback time of 56 minutes) The presentation slides accompanying this podcast can be found at www.opal-online.org/Lincolnslides.htm

Friday, February 17, 2006

Introducing New Orleans: History, Culture, People

An exploration of the rich past, present, and future of New Orleans, as seen and heard through the digital collections at the Library of Congress. Recorded on February 15, 2006. (18.8 MB file; playback time of 55 minutes)

Day of the Digital Audio Book: Session Three

Lori Bell and Tom Peters discuss the options and aspects of starting a digital audio book service in your library. (19.4 MB file; playback time of 57 minutes)

Day of the Digital Audio Book: Brown Bag Luncheon Discussion

Debbie Baaske, Lori Bell, and Tom Peters discuss various library-based digital audio book services and options, including MyMediaMall, Playaway, and Unabridged. (15.6 MB file; playback time of 46 minutes)

Day of the Digital Audio Book: Session Two

Lori Bell and Tom Peters discuss pricing and access schemes for digital audio books for libraries, licensing options and terms, administrative modules, etc. (21.7 MB file; playback time of 63 minutes)

Day of the Digital Audio Book: Session One

Lori Bell and Tom Peters review the various markets for digital audio books, the file formats, functions and features, and distribution methods. (19.3 MB file; playback time of 56 minutes)

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

The Civil Rights Movement in America

The Civil Rights Movement in America: A Tribute to Rosa Parks. Presented by the Librarians at the Library of Congress on Wednesday, February 8, 2006. (15.8 MB file; playback time of 46 minutes)

Author Discussion with Julia Spencer-Fleming

Award-winning mystery author Julia Spencer-Fleming discusses her books, her characters, and her craft. (16.5 MB file; playback time of 48 minutes)

Monday, February 06, 2006

OPAL Online Programs in February

Tom Peters, the OPAL Coordinator, briefly describes the outstanding line-up of OPAL online programs in February. We have programs about Rosa Parks, Abe Lincoln, British love stories, the Brothers Karamazov, and more. (2.4 MB file; playback time of 7 minutes.)