The Open Library Community Podcast

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We are a community of innovative book lovers on mission to share thought-provoking stories—at the intersection of culture, literacy, and everyday life. The Open Library Community Podcast is hosted by Nick Norman who is the volunteer communications lead

The Internet Archive's Open Library


    • Oct 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


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    Introducing the Open Library Reader App

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 10:56


    Mark Heiman is an Open Library developer and creator behind the Open Library Reader. He joins today's podcast to value of having portable and immersive reading experiences across Open Library's book catalog.

    Discovering Open Source Through the Push of a Button

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 8:54


    Sabreen Parveen joins Nick Norman as his special guest on the Open Library Community Podcast. She'll share her experiences as an Open Library Fellow, the popularity of Open Source across India, and the reasoning behind Open Library's "Want to Read" button.

    Bees, Balconies & Cellphones―Examining Librarianship Through the Lens of Digital Intimacy and Mindful Consumption of Content

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 28:06


    Andie, a librarian and supporter of the Internet Archive's Open Library is today's guest. She offers insightful perspectives on the role of librarians in the digital era.

    Getting Unstuck and Gracefully Moving Forward—In a Creative World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 16:59


    Brand Marketing Expert & Author, Michael Desroches joins the show to share what it takes to get unstuck and move forward--gracefully. Michael is the author of a children's series that includes the book "There's a Moth in Daddy's Coffee." When he's not mentoring or writing, you can find him telling guiding marketing strategies and telling stories. Appearing soon on iTunes

    Overcoming La Vida Loca While in the Face of Solitude

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 20:33


    Benjamin Bac Sierra is the special guest. He is the author of "Pura Neta" and numerous other publications. He joins the Open Library Community Podcast to share how solitude during Covid-19 empowered him to love others and honor the spirits of those faced with the deepest struggles.

    Facing Dyslexia and Overcoming Setbacks—Through Imagination and Visual Storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 20:16


    Andrew Berman joins the show to share how he faced Dyslexia as a child. And, how visual storytelling became his roadmap to living a happier life.

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