Cyberpunk Librarian

Daniel Messer

High tech, low budget. Library technology, FOSS, and cyberpunk.

Episodes

  1. Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 70 – Tales from the Dark Side

    12 FEB

    Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 70 – Tales from the Dark Side

    Dan dives into the past and brings you a talk that was the genesis of his Defcon 32 presentation. We’re going to talk about shadow libraries, shadow librarianship, and what the traditional library might learn from the underground. If you’re into watching the podcast with a slide deck, its available on PeerTube. Also… Check out...

    49 min

  2. 16/09/2025

    Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 69 – Electric Libraryland

    It’s time for something a little different and this time around, Dan brings you a presentation from IUG 2025! We’re going to dive into AI, copyright, and data ownership and how the times are changing… and what that might mean for libraries. Watch If you want to watch the podcast with the accompanying slide deck,...

    49 min
  3. Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 68 – Come With it Now

    05/08/2025

    Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 68 – Come With it Now

    Episode 67 leads right into episode 68 as Dan takes on the theory and practice of underground librarianship, anarchivism, and shadow librarianship. Links Music Sounds & Images Also… Check out The L0WL1F3 Podcast and Neon Dystopia! If you like this podcast, you’re gonna love L0WL1F3! And if you love cyberpunk culture, Neon Dystopia is your...

    46 min
  4. Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 67 – Rise Above

    19/11/2024

    Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 67 – Rise Above

    Libraries are in danger and Dan is angry. There have been more books banned in the last two years than ever before. Censorship and attacks on libraries are both on the rise, but we can fight back. We can rise above. Links Music

    35 min
  5. Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 66 – The Radical Act of Self-Hosting

    11/06/2024

    Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 66 – The Radical Act of Self-Hosting

    You can have it your way, on your hardware, with software you prefer. Your little free Cyberpunk Librarian gets into the philosophies and basics of self-hosting! Links Music

    43 min
  6. Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 65 – Infopump

    29/12/2023

    Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 65 – Infopump

    It’s a full episode follow up and we’re gonna talk about a free and open source library project that Dan is building with his own three hands! Links Music Goodies Check out my shop on RedBubble! Ya know, if you want to.

    40 min
  7. Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 64 – Catching Up

    22/11/2023

    Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 64 – Catching Up

    The Cyberpunk Librarian is back! Again! I think? Anyway, Dan finally got some time to make podcasts again so welcome back to the high tech, low budget world of Cyberpunk Librarian! As things go, Dan’s been busy working on a lot of library tech goodies, and that makes for an extra geeky episode. Grab a...

    44 min
  8. Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 63 – My Favourite Operating System

    31/08/2022

    Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 63 – My Favourite Operating System

    Holy crap! The Cyberpunk Librarian is back with a new episode about his favourite operating system that’s not actually an operating system. But then again, it may as well be, because that’s what he’s using most of time. Join Dan as he walks you through Firefox, how to use it better and more efficiently, how...

    55 min
  9. Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 62 – Cyberpunk Community Librarian Part Three

    20/12/2021

    Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 62 – Cyberpunk Community Librarian Part Three

    Build your own Netflix with free, open source software and the Cyberpunk Librarian. Join Dan for part three of the cyberpunk community library series and learn how to set up your own media streaming server! Screenshots Support & Charity Donate to Tornado Recovery Efforts in Kentucky – On the night and early morning of December...

    37 min
  10. A Second Very Special Episode – Cyberpunk Librarian and the L0WL1F3 Podcast

    04/06/2021

    A Second Very Special Episode – Cyberpunk Librarian and the L0WL1F3 Podcast

    You thought it was done. You thought it was over. But it’s not over, and nothing is ever done. The Cyberpunk Librarian and the L0WL1F3 Podcast are back for part two of their descent into madness – a deep dive into Super Mario Bros: The Motion Picture. Note This one is tagged explicit for a...

    2h 38m
  • 10 Episodes

About

High tech, low budget. Library technology, FOSS, and cyberpunk.

Information

  • Creator
    Daniel Messer
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 348997 Copyright under Creative Commons By-NC-SA
  • Show Website
    Cyberpunk Librarian