South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Welcome to "Lending Voices," an exciting new initiative from South Lanarkshire Libraries, funded by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC). This project aims to make podcasting accessible to everyone in our community, regardless of technical knowledge or financial resources. With portable podcasting kits available for use in any of our library branches, we provide the tools, support, and learning opportunities you need to create your own podcast and share your voice with the world.

What are Podcasts?

Podcasts are like on-demand radio shows that you can listen to anytime. They are audio programs available on the internet, covering topics such as news, stories, education, and entertainment. Anyone can create a podcast, making it an open and easy way to share ideas and stories with the world.

What is Lending Voices?

"Lending Voices" is designed to make podcasting available to everyone in South Lanarkshire. Technical knowledge and equipment costs needn’t be obstacles. Our two portable podcasting kits, which can be used in any of our library branches, include everything you need to get started: a RØDECaster Pro 2 podcast studio, four microphones, four sets of headphones, and a laptop for recording, editing, and publishing your podcast.

Listen Here

Discover the incredible stories, ideas, and perspectives shared by the people of South Lanarkshire in our "Lending Voices Podcast." Each episode features voices from our community, showcasing the diverse range of topics and insights that podcasting can offer. Subscribe now to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and never miss a story!

Find us on any podcast platform by searching for ‘Lending Voices’.

How can I get involved?

Attend a taster session: We're hosting "pop up" taster sessions at every library branch in South Lanarkshire. These sessions are perfect for beginners, offering an introduction to podcasting, hands-on experience with the equipment, and a chance to brainstorm ideas for your own podcast.

Book a session: After attending a taster session, you can contact the Lending Voices project directly or enquire in your local branch to arrange a time to use one of our portable podcasting kits. Our staff will be on hand to provide support, guidance, and tips to help you develop your digital skills throughout the process.

Lend your voice: We're actively seeking contributions from local groups, charities, and initiatives for our "Lending Voices Podcast." If you have a story to tell, knowledge to share, or a unique perspective to offer, we want to hear from you!

Get in touch

Ready to lend your voice and learn new digital skills? Have questions about the project? Email us at LendingVoices@library.s-lanark.org.uk to learn more and book a session with one of our portable podcasting kits. We can't wait to hear what you have to say!