Lady in the Stacks

Lady in the Stacks

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Lady in the Stacks episodes

  • 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
    Music: Audionautix - “Words” (CC Attribution 3.0)
    47 min
  • 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)

    1 hr 7 min
  • 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: [email protected]

    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/

    Music: Audionautix - "Words" (CC Attribution 3.0)

    42 min
  • 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


    Music: Audionautix - "Words" (CC Attribution 3.0)

    34 min
  • 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)

    53 min
  • Ep. 4: Sam Cook: The Case for Fine-free Public Libraries

    Sam Cook, a Systems Librarian, penguin champion, and fine-free library advocate, will discuss his research into the issue of fines and why the data supports eliminating them in public libraries.

    Sam’s Twitter: @samspenguins

    Sam’s Instagram: samspenguins

    Sam’s website: https://samepenguins.com/index.php

    Music: Audionautix - "Words" (CC Attribution 3.0)

    39 min
  • Ep. 3 Lindsay Hall: Building a Resilient Library

    Lindsay Hall, a Library Media Specialist with the District of Columbia Public Schools, shares with us how she has built a resilient library at an urban Title I school.


    Lindsay’s Twitter: @llyndzei

    Lindsay’s Blog: https://onnonfiction.wixsite.com/website


    Music: Audionautix - "Words" (CC Attribution 3.0)

    23 min

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All things library-related, including interviews and thought-provoking discussions - with some laughs thrown in.