Τα καλύτερα Librarians podcast (2025)

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I’m Taking it Way Back (Distracted Librarians Turns 1 Year Old!) 26:06

1d ago26:06

26:06

The Distracted Librarians podcast turns 1 today! On today's episode, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda reflect on the past year - what was expected, what wasn't, and where they'd like to go next! Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; an…

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Adding Books to My TBR as We Talk (Contemporary Black Authors) 23:36

15d ago23:36

23:36

As we celebrate Black History Month, the Distracted Librarians share recommendations from their favorite Black authors and discuss the importance of representation in literature. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends …

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I Loathe the Third Act Breakup (Romance Books) 22:25

29d ago22:25

22:25

It's February, and with Valentine's Day right around the corner, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda are chatting about the bestselling book genre - romance! Love it or hate it, most people have an opinion about romances, so tune in to find out what the Distracted Librarians look for in romances, why they love them (or don't), and more! Want to join …

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There Are Awards for Literally Everything (Literary Awards) 23:45

2M ago23:45

23:45

The start of the year is a big time for awards, including the Youth Media Awards! The 2025 Newbery, Caldecott, Printz (and more!) will be announced on January 27th this year. In anticipation, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda dive into what book awards exist for what ages, genres, and more - and share their own experiences with award-winning books …

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What's the Hype? (Books & Media We're Looking Forward to in 2025) 24:47

2M ago24:47

24:47

A new year means new goals, books, movies, and more on the horizon. There's even a new voice joining the team! Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda talk reading challenges, TBRs, and what they're looking forward to reading and watching in 2025! Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in reco…

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That's So Vogue (Best Books and Media of 2024) 44:32

3M ago44:32

44:32

The end of the year is upon us! On the most recent episode of The Distracted Librarians, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda discuss the books and media they loved from 2024. This supersized episode also contains recommendations from other library staff members, leaving you with more than twenty 2024 favorites to catch up on in the new year. Want to …

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Special Episode: Other Duties as Assigned (Filmed Live at BCTV's Back-to-School Event) 50:04

3M ago50:04

50:04

Librarians just read all day, right? Wrong! Nicole, Killian, and Drew discuss all sorts of strange occurrences, unexpected skills, and unique questions they've encountered as librarians in this episode This episode was recorded live at the BCTV Back-to-School event in September 2024 as a behind-the-scenes look at the process of recording a podcast …

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Mark Twain Will Not Shut Up (Books & Movies We Hate) 34:27

4M ago34:27

34:27

Are there any popular books or movies you can't stand? No book (or movie) is for everyone - and that's okay! On the most recent episode of The Distracted Librarians, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Emily discuss the books and movies that AREN'T so much their favorites. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV fo…

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A Masterpiece of Existential Despair (Spooky Animated Films) 33:22

4M ago33:22

33:22

Halloween may be over, but the Distracted Librarians have one more spooky episode for you - in the newest episode, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Emily talk creepy, weird, and downright haunting animation. Check out the latest episode, and let us know what animated shows and movies creeped you out as a kid (or now)! Want to join the conversation? Email…

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The Weird Flickering Light (Real-Life Scary Stories) 35:00

5M ago35:00

35:00

Howling wind, creaky stairs, and that flickering light - if you're a fan of scary stories, grab a blanket and a warm fall beverage and get ready from some real-life scary stories from Nicole, Killian, and Emily on the latest episode of The Distracted Librarians! Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org. Many thanks to BCTV for…

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I Like Breathing, Thank You (Horror) 31:15

5M ago31:15

31:15

Nightmares, vampires, and jump scares - it's horror season, and we're ready for it! Horror fans Nicole and Emily (and non-fan Killian) discuss their thoughts on the genre across media forms - from books to movies and video games as well as their likes, dislikes, and how they got there on the newest episode of The Distracted Librarians. Want to join…

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It Brings Together the Bookish World (Intellectual Freedom) 28:20

6M ago28:20

28:20

Dive into all things Intellectual Freedom and Banned Book Week with the Distracted Librarians. Join us as we talk about what intellectual freedom is from a librarian's perspective and why banned books are so important. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org. Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and re…

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Hands Up if You Hate it (Books Clubs) 31:13

6M ago31:13

31:13

Join the Distracted Librarians as we talk about all thing book clubs. Have you ever wondered how they work or why you should join one? Check out this episode! Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org. Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast, and to the Friends of the Library for …

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There IS a Fight Scene In a Library (Stories We Didn't Know Were Adaptations) 32:21

7M ago32:21

32:21

"Is that what I think it is?!" The Distracted Librarians return to their regularly-scheduled programming by delving into story adaptations. How many of your favorite modern classics (either films or books) are based on the Classics? Listen in to find out! Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org. Many thanks to BCTV for their …

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I Press the Button. (Special Edition: TTRPG #3) 1:06:40

7M ago1:06:40

1:06:40

Join the Distracted Librarians as they explore their quest in our special Summer Reading TTRPG quest! Our third and final special episode completes our quest as we've explored the wonderful world of table-top role playing games! This multipart series celebrates our summer reading theme of "Adventure Begins at your Library." Want to participate in o…

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I'm Just Gonna Stand Behind You Guys. (Special Edition: TTRPG #2) 36:21

8M ago36:21

36:21

Join the Distracted Librarians as they explore their quest in our special Summer Reading TTRPG quest! This episode features Part 2 of our librarians' forays into the depths of tabletop role-playing games! This multipart series celebrates our summer reading theme of "Adventure Begins at your Library." Want to participate in our summer reading challe…

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I Would Like To Address the Hedge (Special Edition: TTRPG #1) 16:59

8M ago16:59

16:59

Join the Distracted Librarians as they embark on this special Summer Reading TTRPG quest! Tabletop role-playing games are a passion of two of our members and they decided to share the glory with us in this very different episode. This is part 1 of this multipart series as it delves into the theme "Adventure Begins at your Library." Want to particip…

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Ep36 Matthew Noe Graphic Medicine Conference 2024 1:03:30

8M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

We return! Laura talks to Matthew Noe, Lead Collection & Knowledge Management Librarian Harvard Medical School and Graphic Medicine expert ahead of the Graphic Medicine conference 2024 about his library journey and bringing together comics and library collections. Links:Graphic Medicine conference website - Register Now! https://porpoise-kale-lnln.…

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Special Episode: Indie Bookstore Adventure! 30:29

9M ago30:29

30:29

Join the Distracted Librarians as they embark on a summer reading adventure: visiting local indie bookstores! Each bookstore is located somewhere in Oakland County, Michigan. Some are new to us, and some are recent favorites - but all have something unique to offer. Check them out with us, or visit them yourself: Schuler Books - West Bloomfield: ht…

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"Past Me" Would Feel a Lot of Shame About This (Guilty Pleasures) 30:13

9M ago30:13

30:13

If you like something, should you feel guilty about it? The Distracted Librarians discuss the sometimes-embarrassing topic of "guilty pleasures": titles and topics we love, but might not admit to loving. Why is that? Have we outgrown these things, or feel that we should have? Are they not "cool" enough? Or have we just not found enough people who'l…

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Adulting Is a Major Bummer (Reading Slumps) 30:09

10M ago30:09

30:09

What happens when readers feel burned-out by books, don't know what to read, or just don't feel like reading? Even the most avid readers can get stuck in a rut when it comes to pursuing this wonderful hobby. The Distracted Librarians feel that way too sometimes! In this episode, we discuss the drudgery of being in a reading slump, and how you can w…

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Reading Stephen King in 4th Grade (Changes in Reading Tastes) 25:06

10M ago25:06

25:06

In this episode, the Distracted Librarians reflect on the ways their reading tastes and habits have changed - alongside the endless evolutions in technology, work schedules, and life stages. We have better access to stories in all kinds of formats: from physical books and ebooks to video games and concept albums. So what formats and stories captiva…

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Librarians with Lattes: Stephanie Burt Interview 50:57

10M ago50:57

50:57

In this episode of Librarians with Lattes, we're joined by returning guest Melody Palmer, library ambassador, and newcomer Stephanie Burt, Professor of English at Harvard University and author of We Are Mermaids: Poems. Tune in as we chat about transgender identity, D&D, poetry, Taylor Swift, and more! *This interview was recorded in March 2024* Mu…

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The Entire Room Just Cringed at Once (Book to Film Adaptations) 32:51

11M ago32:51

32:51

Welcome! Nicole, Drew, Killian and Emily are back with a new episode! This time we are talking about book-to-film adaptations, the good and the bad. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org. Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast, and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring…

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Reading is Supposed to Be Fun (Graphic Novels) 36:06

11M ago36:06

36:06

Welcome! Join Nicole, Drew, Killian and Emily as we talk about graphic novels. We dig into the history of this book format, why they are important (especially for kids) and some of our personal favorites that everyone should read. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org. Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, edi…

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I Leave Them in the Pit (Reader Quirks and Niche Interests) 32:31

12M ago32:31

32:31

The Distracted Librarians are back for Episode 2. This week, Nicole, Drew, Emily, and Killian are discussing their quirks as readers as well as their niche interests. Find out which of our librarians read multiple books at a time, which two have a shared book release Google calendar, who's the go-to for mythology adaptations, and more in this episo…

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We're Going to Explore This Weird Thing (An Introduction) 35:25

1y ago35:25

35:25

Hello and welcome! We're the Distracted Librarians, your friendly neighborhood bookworms who can't resist the siren call of movies, video games, music, and everything else in the pop culture universe. Join us for our very first episode! Woo hoo! We will introduce ourselves, talk about who we are and how we got to our library world, and a little bit…

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Librarians with Lattes - LACLI Repository 41:08

1y ago41:08

41:08

Amanda is joined by returning guests, Emily Kilcer, Scholarly Communications Librarian, and Jesús Alonso-Regalado, Subject Librarian for History, Latin American Studies, & Romance Languages, to discussion on LACLI (Latin American, Caribbean, U.S. Latinx, and Iberian Free Online Resources) and open access. *This episode was recorded in November 2023…

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Librarians with Lattes - Open Access with P.D. Magnus 48:17

1+ y ago48:17

48:17

Join host, Amanda Lowe, as she sits down with UAlbany professor, P.D. Magnus, and Scholarly Communication Librarian, Emily Kilcer to talk about open access. Links: forall x: An Introduction to Formal Logic https://www.fecundity.com/logic/ A Philosophy of Cover Songs https://www.fecundity.com/job/coversongs.php UAlbany Scholars Archive: https://scho…

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Episode 38: Movies with Bernadette 45:42

2y ago45:42

45:42

Caroline and Sarah are joined by Bernadette, the library's Programming and reference librarian to talk about "old" movies.Από τον Caroline Margolis

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Episode 37: Books and Social Media Pressures 45:06

2y ago45:06

45:06

In this episode Sarah and Caroline delve into the pressures of reading quantity of quality and the pros and cons of Goodreads.Από τον Caroline Margolis

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Librarians Aloud - Episode 035 - Dr Eva Hornung 1:15:41

2y ago1:15:41

1:15:41

Laura talks to Dr Eva Hornung the librarian of the curriculum development unit of the City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB), Convenor and Member of Library Association of Irelands Continuing Professional Development Committee and a founder member of the Library publishing committee and the Academic and special libraries committee. The…

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Episode 36: We're Back (again) 50:22

2y ago50:22

50:22

We are back for more library fun! Sarah and Caroline discuss the jobs they've had in the past to prep them to be librariansΑπό τον Caroline Margolis

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Librarians Aloud - Episode 034 - Martin O'Connor 1:06:34

2+ y ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Laura talks to Martin O Connor, communications coordinator at UCC library. He is also the presenter of 'Shush, sounds from UCC Library' a weekly library radio show and he co-runs the LibFocus blog. Martin talks about his library journey, how he is finding his authentic voice on social media and how he has incorporated his love of music and collabor…

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Librarians with Lattes - National Life Writing Month 30:03

2+ y ago30:03

30:03

Join Amanda Lowe as she sits down with Library Ambassador, Fiona Hernandez, and Dr. Christina Thyssen, from UAlbany's English Department, to talk about National Life Writing Month and the art of the memoir. Music credit: bensounds.com

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Librarians with Lattes - "Space: The Final Frontier with Dr. Rae Muhlstock" 38:36

2+ y ago38:36

38:36

Join Amanda as she sits down with Dr. Rae Muhlstock to discuss the upcoming Outer Space Film Festival and the space genre in film, TV, and books! Music: bensounds.com SFX: Free Sounds Library & MixKit

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Librarians with Lattes - Banned Books Week 2022 22:47

2+ y ago22:47

22:47

Welcome back for Season 5 of Librarians with Lattes! In this episode, our host, Amanda Lowe (Outreach and Marketing Librarian), talks about Banned Books Week 2022, censorship, and UAlbany Libraries' new Banned Book Club. Music: Bensound.com

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Librarians Aloud - Episode 033 - Ruth Talbot 1:11:37

2+ y ago1:11:37

1:11:37

Laura talks to Ruth Talbot, Librarian St Patricks Campus, Mary Immaculate College in Tipperary. They talk about Ruths librarian path, about library internships and working through organizational change. Ruth also talks about her experience as a volunteer for the IFLA World Library & Information congress 2022…

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Hell's Rebels, episode 29: Blind the unconscious dead person

2+ y ago

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In which harsh pragmatism ensues. The poorly-drawn map proves the biggest challenge of this level, but we eventually work out where we can move. The Silver Ravens say "Nope" to regeneration and to ridiculously excessive DCs. We play with a doggie, and have a nice read by the river. I'm somewhat uncomfortable with The Lout in this part of the advent…

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Hell's Rebels, episode 28: Back away from the door, book boy

2+ y ago

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You thought paper cuts were the worst that could happen? Our attempt to find the secrets hidden under the Phantasmagorium runs into problems, as an obstinate book bars the way (a great betrayal, for Zim at least). That's basically it. Part 28 of the campaign is now up on Archive.org at Episode 028: Back away from the door, book boy Direct Links RSS…

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Hell's Rebels, episode 27: Enormous tiefling, obvious gnome

2+ y ago

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Neither mummified apes, nor poisonous spiders, nor almost total inability to hurt anything, will stay these messengers about their duty. Creative solutions abound. We debate the rules for readied actions. That damned spiritual weapon gets its comeuppance. Obviously evil statues are obviously evil. Part 27 of the campaign is now up on Archive.org at…

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Technology, Capital, and Academic Freedom: Interview with Tim Ribaric 31:20

2+ y ago31:20

31:20

Interview with Tim Ribaric from Brock University about library and information technologies and the role of academic freedom in pushing against the constraints placed by Capital on digital scholarly work. We also discuss Kjøsen, Steinhoff & Dyer-Witheford's book Inhuman Power as an examination of Artificial Intelligence, automation, and labour in t…

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Episode 35: Introducing our new Library Director 17:51

2+ y ago17:51

17:51

Today on the Podcast we are introducing our new Library Director Jonathan Nichols. You can meet him on Wednesday August 24th at a meet and greet from 11am-1pm and 5pm-7pm.Από τον Caroline Margolis

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Librarians Aloud - Episode 032 -IFLAWLIC2022 33:50

2+ y ago33:50

33:50

In this episode, recorded at the IFLA World Library & Information Congress in Dublin, Laura talks to Magdalena Gomułk, Marija Šimunović, Antoine Torrens Montebello and Susanne List-Tretthahn, of the IFLA new professionals Special interest group and with IFLA President Barbara Lison about their experiences at #WLIC2022 and the benefits of getting in…

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Episode 031 - Yohanna Anderson #eboooksos #wlic2022 38:57

2+ y ago38:57

38:57

In this episode, recorded at the IFLA World Library & Information Congress in Dublin, Laura talks to Yohanna Anderson. Yoanna is a subject librarian at the University of Gloucestershire and the founder of the ebook sos campaign to address unsustainable pricing in the ebook market. Links: Ebook SOS website https://academicebookinvestigation.org/ Kno…

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Librarians Aloud - Episode 030 - Michelle Breen 47:44

2+ y ago47:44

47:44

On the eve of IFLA WLIC Laura talks to Michelle Breen, Head of Learning& Engagement at the University of Limerick's Glucksman Library. Michelle is a member of the LAI Council and has served as chair of the Western Regional Section of the LAI. She has published articles in Portal; Libraries and the Academy and the New Review of Academic Librarianshi…

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Episode 34: Books we wish we could read for the first time again 42:02

2+ y ago42:02

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This week, Caroline and Sarah pick out the books that if possible, they could read for the first time again. Booklist Library EventsΑπό τον Caroline Margolis

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Episode 33: Today in our blanket fort 54:13

2+ y ago54:13

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Caroline and Sarah try to make the sound better by hanging up blankets around them, and it sounds about the same. They compare things about books and literature and only get mildly off track.Από τον Caroline Margolis

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Librarians Aloud Episode 029 - Cathal McCauley 1:06:44

2+ y ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Laura Talks to Cathal Mc Cauley, Maynooth University Librarian and President of the Library Association of Ireland. He talks about his career path, the experience of the pandemic, the ebook crisis. Ahead of IFLA World Library & Information Congress, as co-chair of the the Irish National committee Cathal also talked about what IFLA visitors can expe…

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Episode 32: Trivia with Janina 27:55

2+ y ago27:55

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Today on the podcast it is the battle of the literary wits! Janina joins us as the gameshow host while Caroline and Sarah square off with their knowledge! Who will be the winner? Listen to find out! List of books we talked about Newsletter Library eventsΑπό τον Caroline Margolis

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