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February 12, 2026

Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 70 – Tales from the Dark Side

49 minutes

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 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 next stop after this one!

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Links

IUG 2024 links and citations for this talk and all the other stuff too

A librarian goes to Defcon - My talk at Defcon 32

Glorious by Kate Rusby

What's More Punk Than the Public Library? aka the best t-shirt ever, get yours today and support the Mount Pleasant Library Friends

Music

Don't Talk to Me by Emily and the Blackouts

Nope by Emily and the Blackouts

Enchanters Nightshade by The Mind Orchestra

Echoes from Afar by Sayok

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By Daniel Messer

2020 ratings