Video: Digital Volunteering project, Glasgow Women’s Library

To capture Glasgow Women’s Library’s 30 year history a podcast series has been recorded with the support of digital volunteers to preserve institutional knowledge from organisational “elders” to help promote the library’s heritage and share the importance of the unique, grassroots nature of the organisation.

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Screenshot from video showing podcast recording at Glasgow Women's Library

Video: Digital Volunteering project, Glasgow Women’s Library

This recording has English subtitles and is 11 minutes in length.



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Training digital volunteers to create podcasts

To capture Glasgow Women’s Library’s 30 year history a podcast series has been recorded with the support of digital volunteers to preserve institutional knowledge from organisational “elders” to help promote the library’s heritage and share the importance of the unique, grassroots nature of the organisation.

 
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Using podcasts to engage with new audiences

St. Mellitus Organ Restoration Project is restoring a First World War Memorial organ in a church in Stroud Green, North London. In this case study Ranjit Atwal speaks to Emma Beck from the restoration project and Oonagh Gay, Chair of Islington Guided Walks, about a series of ‘podtours’ they have created. The ‘podtour’ is an audio walking tour exploring highlights of the local community’s musical heritage.

 
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Podcast: How do I make a podcast on a shoestring?

Starting your own podcast might seem like a daunting prospect, but in this podcast, we want to show you how easy it can be. Join Heritage Digital and three esteemed guests from the heritage sector as we discuss what you’ll need to get going on your podcast journey, including the ideas and the tech, and the questions you’ll need to ask yourself along the way.

 
Published: 2023
Resource type: Case studies


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