13 episodes
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All things library-related, including interviews and thought-provoking discussions - with some laughs thrown in.
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Jack Mevorah: Library Architecture and the Evolution of Browsing
Jack Mevorah, VP of Architecture for Cannon Design, joins me to discuss the process involved in designing and building libraries - and some thoughts about the recent news about Hunters Point Library in Queens, New York.
Jack’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmevorah
Cannon Design: cannondesign.com
“Bibliotech: Why Libraries Matter More Than Ever in the Age of Google” by John Palfrey
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Ep. 2: Sam Cook: Copyright, Fair Use, and Creative Commons Licensing
Returning guest Sam Cook, a Systems Librarian, will chat with me about copyright law and how the concept of fair use impacts library programs and marketing. We’ll also discuss some other copyrighting options available to consumers and creators.
[Disclaimer: neither Sam nor myself are lawyers. Please do not take anything discussed in this podcast as legal advice!]
Sam’s Twitter: @samspenguins
Sam’s Instagram: samspenguins
Sam’s website: https://samepenguins.com/index.php
Music: Audionautix - "Words" (CC Attribution 3.0) -
S2 Episode 1: Bob Anstett - Artificial Intelligence in Public Libraries
Robert “Bob” Anstett, the Coordinator for Digital Initiatives for Broward County Libraries in South Florida, returns to the podcast to discuss artificial intelligence in libraries and some of the ethical issues involved.
Creation StationLabs: http://www.broward.org/Library/Pages/CreationStation.aspx
Bob’s website: http://www.robertanstett.com/
Bob’s email: BOB@robertanstett.com
Bob on Twitter: @r_anstett
Cnet.com article: Google’s smart home ecosystem is a complete mess (https://www.cnet.com/news/googles-smart-home-ecosystem-is-a-complete-mess/)
Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark: https://www.amazon.com/Life-3-0-Being-Artificial-Intelligence-ebook/dp/B06WGNPM7V
Amazon DeepRacer: https://aws.amazon.com/deepracer/
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Ep. 9: Vince: The Power of Comics in Libraries
Vince, a library worker in California, talks with me about his passion for comics and graphic novels in libraries.
Vince’s Twitter: @vinceyface
Vince’s Instagram: Instagram.com/thevinylbook
Queer Comics For Queer Kids (list): https://www.dropbox.com/s/dpfj7bh6lis3ssr/LGBTQIA%20Graphic%20Novels%20List_1.docx?dl=0
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Ep. 8: Miranda Dube: Library Services For Sexual and Domestic Violence Survivors
Miranda Dube, an Adjunct Faculty Librarian at the University of New Hampshire Manchester library, discusses the importance of offering library services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Miranda’s Twitter: @blssfllybookish
Hashtag to follow: #LibrariansForSurvivors
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Ep. 7: Hadley Staite: How Ontario’s Budget Cuts Affect Libraries, and What We Can Do About It
Hadley State, a graduate student and library worker in Ontario, Canada, discusses the recent provincial budget cuts – the real and potential ramifications as well as how the library community is responding.
Hadley’s Twitter: @Hadgetron6
Hashtags to follow: #SaveOntarioLibraries #SaveOurLibraries
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/SaveOurLibrariesOntario/
Change.org petition
Music: Audionautix - "Words" (CC Attribution 3.0)