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This point-and-click tour of the U of I Library Studio was created for a Spring Forward 2026 Conference sound bite presentation. It was built using the image-annotate-template, created by evan will.

From Studious to Studio: Supporting Audio Scholarship in the Library

Academic podcasting is the new kid on the block, offering alternative ways to produce, present, and extend engagement with research. At the University of Idaho Library, we’re hoping to set the stage for this transformation of scholarly communication; in the summer of 2025, our team expanded and redesigned the Library’s studio space with aesthetics, comfort, and ease of use in mind to create the ideal environment for producing audio scholarship. While it’s still a work in progress, we’re already seeing increased use and positive feedback from students and faculty. This Sound Bite session will include a short tour of the studio, insights into the redesign process, and some of the challenges we’ve faced along the way. Through this session, I hope to inspire other librarians who are interested in creating or revamping a podcast space in their library. Takeaways will include considerations for choosing equipment and designing a functional and inviting space.

Presenter

Leesa Love is the Open Publishing Librarian at the University of Idaho. When not jamming to her favorite 2000s-era pop punk tunes, she’s probably wrapped up in a podcast. She sees podcasting as an opportunity to both engage students in experiential learning and expand the what it means to publish and engage with scholarship.