"Thing 22: Take a look at the titles available on Overdive, NetLibrary or Project Gutenburg and learn about downloadable audiobooks."

I explored NetLibrary and Project Gutenburg.

Project Gutenburg does not require you to set up an account. It has a broad scope and includes items in many languages including Chinese, Russian, Tagalog, and Sanskrit. I was surprised that NetLibrary does not include titles in Russian but it does allow you to change "your interface language" from English to Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai or Dutch. Project Gutenburg also has unexpected entries, for instance, in the"Data" category there items in the Human Genome Project arranged by chromosome number.

It is easy to set up a NetLibrary account and search the site. The basic search can be conducted in English, Chinese, Spanish, French or German. As noted above, you can choose your interface language from Chinese, English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, Thai or Dutch. An advanced search feature allows you to limit "econtent language" by the following languages: Chinese, English, French, German, Haitian, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Spanish. You can access ebooks, ejournals, eaudibooks and databases. You can browse subject areas in these sections. For instance I explored the "Children's Classics" (25 titles) and "Children's Nonfiction" (14 titles) in the eaudiobook browse search of the 23 things interface. NetLibrary is also featured on MCPL (Montgomery County Public Libraries)'s website and linked to the catalog.

"Thing 21: Discover some useful search tools for locating podcasts."

I was referred from podcast.net (not available) to podcast.com and found some interesting library related sites.
At "Meet the Author UK Podcast" I listened to brief book reviews presented by the authors including Islamic History: A Very Short Introduction by Adam Silverstein. "This book argues that it is impossible to understand the place of Islam in the world without knowing its history." The author pointed out that readers didn't necessarily have to choose his book but it was important for westerns to learn about Islamic history.

I also liked "Picture Book Originals". I explored Babette Cole's podcast where she promoted her book Princess Smartypants. You could see the book and hear her read it. Rosemary Wells was also a featured author. In addition to her artwork, book tours and exhibition dates were included. This podcast site promotes the purchase of "original artwork and giclee prints from the most beloved children's book illustrators".

I also explored the news sites including CNN News Update. It featured the recent death of author, J. D. Salinger and his works.

I used podcastalley.com too but I prefer Podcast.com. I found it easier to use and it has a broader range of subjects.

"Thing 20: Discover YouTube and a few sites that allow you to upload video."

I explored children's songs and rhymes on YouTube. Karen of "expertvillage" demonstrated some classic preschool songs, rhymes and short stories using simple fingerplays or props. This would be helpful for parents and new storytellers (parent teacher section of the library website, and the library storyteller training resource site). She also includes some more complicated clapping games and songs for older children.

I couldn't resist the suggestion to look at the "funny dog" videos. The husky dog "saying" I love you was amazing. I wasn't able to upload this video or the whistling puppy to my blog despite several attempts.

YouTube offers an amazing array of videos.