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SUMMARY:Podcasts as Programming: Reaching Busy Parents on Their Time
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Podcasts as Programming: Reaching Busy Parents on Their Time\n\n04/14/26 10:00 AM EST\n - 04/14/26 11:00 AM EST\Description:\nThe Patchogue-Medford Library in New York has transformed traditional parent education programming into an accessible podcast format, expanding their reach from an average of 5 in-person attendees to an average of 26 listeners per episode. The PML "Adventures in Parenting" podcast delivers expert content and resource guides to busy parents while maximizing staff time and programming budgets.\n\nThe model is surprisingly simple: pair librarian hosts with local experts, focus on evergreen parenting topics, and create accompanying online resource guides. Librarian-parents bring authenticity to conversations, while expert guests provide authoritative content. This format eliminates common barriers with in-person parenting programming like scheduling conflicts and childcare needs while extending the Library's reach beyond service hours and physical boundaries.\n\nThe impact has been remarkable. Beyond the 400% increase in engagement, the Patchogue-Medford Library is reaching patrons who never attended in-person workshops. Download metrics show listening peaks during commute times and late nights - exactly when our physical spaces are least accessible.\nReady to reach your busiest patrons? Podcasts as programming might be the answer you've been looking for!\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n	Demonstrate how podcasts can be used as an innovative programming format to reach busy parents and other hard-to-reach demographics with on-demand, expert-led content.\n	Identify the key steps in creating a library programming podcast, including choosing topics, finding experts, recording episodes, and developing accompanying resource guides.\n	List the benefits of podcast programming, such as increased engagement, budget efficiency, community responsiveness, and flexible access to library resources.\n\nPresenter:\n\nJessi Bouchelle, Carnegie Branch & Youth Services Manager, Patchogue-Medford Library, New York\n \Details:\nWho should attend: Anyone wanting to learn about a parent podcast\nCompetencies: Innovation and Programming\n\nNon-Member Cost:      $40\nNEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost:  $24\nNEO-RLS Silver Member Cost:   FREE\nNEO-RLS Gold Member Cost:    FREE\nNEO-RLS Individual Member Cost:  $20\n\nCan't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway!  This webinar includes archive access for later viewing at your convenience.\n \nIt’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.\Location:\nOnline via Zoom\n\n,
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Podcasts as Programming: Reaching Busy Parents on Their Time<br /><br />04/14/26 10:00 AM EST - 04/14/26 11:00 AM EST<br />Description:<br />The Patchogue-Medford Library in New York has transformed traditional parent education programming into an accessible podcast format, expanding their reach from an average of 5 in-person attendees to an average of 26 listeners per episode. The PML &quot;Adventures in Parenting&quot; podcast delivers expert content and resource guides to busy parents while maximizing staff time and programming budgets.<br />
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The model is surprisingly simple: pair librarian hosts with local experts, focus on evergreen parenting topics, and create accompanying online resource guides. Librarian-parents bring authenticity to conversations, while expert guests provide authoritative content. This format eliminates common barriers with in-person parenting programming like scheduling conflicts and childcare needs while extending the Library's reach beyond service hours and physical boundaries.<br />
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The impact has been remarkable. Beyond the 400% increase in engagement, the Patchogue-Medford Library is reaching patrons who never attended in-person workshops. Download metrics show listening peaks during commute times and late nights - exactly when our physical spaces are least accessible.<br />
Ready to reach your busiest patrons? Podcasts as programming might be the answer you've been looking for!<br />
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<strong>Learning Objectives:</strong>
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	<li>Demonstrate how podcasts can be used as an innovative programming format to reach busy parents and other hard-to-reach demographics with on-demand, expert-led content.</li>
	<li>Identify the key steps in creating a library programming podcast, including choosing topics, finding experts, recording episodes, and developing accompanying resource guides.</li>
	<li>List the benefits of podcast programming, such as increased engagement, budget efficiency, community responsiveness, and flexible access to library resources.</li>
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<strong>Presenter:</strong><br />
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<em>J<img alt="" src="https://neo-rls.org/photos/Bouchelle_03162026084851.JPG" style="float:left; margin:5px 15px; width:100px" />essi Bouchelle</em>,&nbsp;Carnegie Branch &amp; Youth Services Manager,&nbsp;Patchogue-Medford Library, New York<br />
&nbsp;<br />Details:<br /><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Who should attend: Anyone wanting to learn about&nbsp;</font></font>a parent podcast<br />
<font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Competencies: Innovation and Programming</font></font><br />
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Non-Member Cost: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; $40<br />
NEO-RLS&nbsp;Bronze Member Cost:&nbsp; $24<br />
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost:&nbsp; &nbsp;FREE<br />
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost:&nbsp; &nbsp; FREE<br />
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost:&nbsp; $20<br />
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Can't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway!&nbsp;&nbsp;</font>This webinar includes archive access for later viewing at your convenience.<br />
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<font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><em>It&rsquo;s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.</em></font></font></font></font></font></strong></font></font><br />Location:<br />Online via Zoom<br /><br />,  
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