Event type: Hands-On Workshop

Event description: Ever wanted to start a podcast but didn't know where to begin? This hands-on workshop introduces you to the Taylor Family Digital Library's AV Suites and walks you through the full process of creating a podcast — from recording your first episode to publishing it online.

Whether you're working on a class project, a personal creative venture, or exploring podcasting as part of your research or teaching, this session will give you the practical skills and confidence to get started.

• Date: October 13, 10:30am-12:00pm

• Location: AV Suites, Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL), 3rd Floor

• Who Should Attend: Undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty — no prior experience needed.

• Registration: Required — limited to 5 participants due to the size of the AV Suites

What to Expect

• Learn: How to use the AV Suites' recording equipment, including microphones and recording software
• Record: Get hands-on practice recording a short podcast segment
• Edit: Learn the basics of editing your audio for a polished final product
• Publish: Discover how and where to publish your podcast online once it's ready

Presenter Bio: Marc Stoeckle is an Associate Librarian at the University of Calgary Libraries & Cultural Resources, where he oversees the AV Suites recording equipment. He holds a degree in Music and works as a composer, with his music featured in productions for platforms such as Netflix and CBC, among others.