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The All Local Afternoon Update for Monday, June 15th, 2026

In this episode we explore some of the emotional and psychological life of international governance. Professor Daniel Laqua, Professor Dan Gorman and Dr. Anne-Isabelle Richard talk about GLO, a transatlantic research project examining how civil society, activists, and NGOs have campaigned to build, shape, reform or put an end to international organizations from the early 20th century to the early 2000s. They discuss findings from the project about emotional experiences such as love, hate, trust, and sense of belonging in this context, and consider the way people relate to and through international institutions through psychodynamic concepts of projection and transference. Listen to examples from the League of Nations, United Nations Associations, Jubilee 2000, and the Council of Europe. Learn about the archival research methods, and what grassroots diplomacy suggests about the possibilities of change. Resources: Ask a Librarian! Ask an Archivist! Global Governance Trust and Democratic Engagement in Past and Present (GLO) Project website: https://research.northumbria.ac.uk/glo The podcast was recorded on the occasion of the conference ‘Love, Hate, and the Fate of International Organisations: The Psychological Life of Global Governance (1900–Present)', held at the Geneva Graduate Institute https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/events/love-hate-and-fate-international-organisations-psychological-life-global   Where to listen to this episode  Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: https://youtu.be/ Content    Guests: Professor Daniel Laqua, Northumbria University, UK. Professor Dan Gorman, University of Waterloo, Canada. Dr. Anne-Isabelle Richard, Institute for History, Leiden University. Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Filmtätt i veckans podd då Niklas, Tove och Jonas håller låda. Det blir också en djupdykning i Summer Game Fest och ett lite udda speltips. Eftersom Summer Game Fest sändes förra veckan dyker vi rakt ned i en herrans massa spelnyheter: singelplayerspel, asiatiskt inspirerade spel och skräck var några teman. Andra spelnyheter: I det senaste Nintendo Direct visades Kingdom Hearts 4 samt en remake till Zeldaspelet The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Vidare pratar vi också mer om Nolans kommande storfilm The Odyssey, uppföljaren till The Social Network - The Social Reckoning, att Doctor Who tappar sin showrunner samt att Anthony Head har gått bort - kanske mest känd som Giles i Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I filmdelen har Niklas sett actionskräckfilmen They Will Kill You och pixars nya animerade film Hoppers. Tove å sin sida har sett Sacha Baron Cohens flippade rulle Ladies First. Slutligen har Jonas spelat Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library, ett tillfredsställande slags sorteringsspel. Tack & Förlåt! Puss Hej!

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Steve chats with Catherine Kurtz, author of the new book Feast, about how her painting and food writing skills contributed to her first novel, why food is the perfect vehicle to connect readers, the feeling of hope at the heart of the book, and a few anachronisms she could not help but include in the … Continue reading 313: Feast by Catherine Kurtz – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

In this episode of The Book Faire Podcast, host Anthony breaks down the high-stakes legal battles shaping school libraries across the country. We dive deep into the recent crisis in Tennessee, where Knox County Schools banned Alex Haley's masterpiece Roots under the state's 2022 Age-Appropriate Materials Act—and how community pushback successfully stopped this attempt to whitewash American history, restoring the book to shelves for now.We also analyze the ongoing fallout from Utah's sensitive materials law, as the state officially marks its 35th book banned from all public schools. Finally, we look at new research analyzing book censorship and the evolving, heavily pressured role of school librarians in defending intellectual freedom. Teachers, librarians, and parents will find this episode essential for understanding how state laws are being weaponized to restrict diverse stories and what advocates can do to protect the freedom to read in the elementary and middle school classroom.New Releases:Current Gone! Stars Shine Brighter in a Blackout by Neesa Bally, illus. by Geeta Ladi (Ages 4-8)The Cat Prophecies: Claw Quest by Nik Korpon and Jorge Enrique Paz (Ages 8-12)Blue Beach by Karyn Parsons (Ages 12+)You, Me, and Infinity by Deb Caletti (Ages 14+)* Debut authorTakeawaysBook censorship has a detrimental effect on librarians' well-being and job satisfaction.Communities' pushback can result in the reversal of book bans.

In this episode of The Book Faire Podcast, host Anthony breaks down the high-stakes legal battles shaping school libraries across the country. We dive deep into the recent crisis in Tennessee, where Knox County Schools banned Alex Haley's masterpiece Roots under the state's 2022 Age-Appropriate Materials Act—and how community pushback successfully stopped this attempt to whitewash American history, restoring the book to shelves for now.We also analyze the ongoing fallout from Utah's sensitive materials law, as the state officially marks its 35th book banned from all public schools. Finally, we look at new research analyzing book censorship and the evolving, heavily pressured role of school librarians in defending intellectual freedom. Teachers, librarians, and parents will find this episode essential for understanding how state laws are being weaponized to restrict diverse stories and what advocates can do to protect the freedom to read in the elementary and middle school classroom.New Releases:Current Gone! Stars Shine Brighter in a Blackout by Neesa Bally, illus. by Geeta Ladi (Ages 4-8)The Cat Prophecies: Claw Quest by Nik Korpon and Jorge Enrique Paz (Ages 8-12)Blue Beach by Karyn Parsons (Ages 12+)You, Me, and Infinity by Deb Caletti (Ages 14+)* Debut authorTakeawaysBook censorship has a detrimental effect on librarians' well-being and job satisfaction.Communities' pushback can result in the reversal of book bans.

Send us Fan MailOn this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie discuss summer reading--both their own goals and The Library's Summer Reading Challenge. They also deep dive into LGBTQ+ Pride reads and all of the programs we have planned for this summer!We want to hear from our listeners! Email us at checked.in@davenportlibrary.comTo find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!Upcoming programs:Adults: Designing the QC: Untold and Unusual Stories Part 1 - Monday, June 15th @ 6:30pm | MainTweens/Teens: Pride Storytelling Night - Thursday, June 11th @ 6pm | EasternKids: Garden Party - Saturday, June 20th @ 10am | FairmountHelpful links from our discussion:Upcoming Pride ProgramsPride Storytelling NightRead with Pride Book ClubPride Party at Bass Street LandingDavid R. Collins Writers ConferenceSummer Reading ChallengeLibrary Links:Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!Info Cafe: The Library's Reference BlogBeanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

This episode we share tips on building a game collection that will appeal to a wide range of players, share what we've been playing lately and review two games on opposite ends of the spectrum, the meaty Vienna and the super quick 5 Minute Dungeon. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 303 was recorded on June 4th, 2026. Episodes are usually recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep303/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:48) Announcements https://www.facebook.com/groups/windsorareamordheim/ https://discord.gg/qjfwzRWH https://tabletopbellhop.com/local/ https://answerthesummoning.com/ https://www.originsgamefair.com/ (00:05:06) Ask the Bellhop (00:43:21) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:05:28) The Game Room - Vienna Pick Up Vienna Classic at Noble Knight: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148095705/?awid=1091 Check out all of the City Collection games on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamefamily/71480/series-stefan-feld-city-collection (01:32:25) The Game Room - 5 Minute Dungeon Pick up 5-Minute Dungeon: https://amzn.to/4vlfBw0 Grab the Curses! Foiled Again Expansion for 5-Minute Dungeon: https://amzn.to/3RN9RNq Check out the Wiggles 3D Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4eo4BIF Learn what Outset Media is up to: https://outsetmedia.com/ (01:49:15) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com, deanna@tabletopbellhop.com, or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Looking for a chaotic murder mystery or a meditative summer beach read with LGBTQ+ characters? Three Kansas City book experts share a range of selections in honor of Pride Month.

In this episode Paul and Gwyn start by exploring some recent booklists:The Guardian 100 Best Novels of All Time https://www.theguardian.com/books/ng-interactive/2026/may/12/the-100-best-novels-of-all-timeThe New York Times https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/2242661799/2578911479Hay Pleasure List https://www.hayfestival.com/the-pleasure-list/This leads to a 'rabbit hole' leading to libraries, AI and Japan. This and much more.Also mentioned in this episode:The London Library https://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/Michael Portillo's Great Japanese Railway Journeys https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002v45l/great-japanese-railway-journeysGwen John: Strange Beauties https://museum.wales/cardiff/whatson/12640/Gwen-John-Strange-Beauties/And as always here is a list of some of the books mentioned:https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/bookylicious-series-5-episode-7-lists-librarians-and-ai?&new-list-page=true

Kicking off the 2026 Circulating Ideas Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with humorist and librarian Hayley DeRoche, author of the new book, Dress Your Baby in Sage and Taupe: a Handbook for the Sad Beige Parent, about the “sad beige” parenting aesthetic, how a Werner Herzog joke went viral, the deeper cultural critique of consumerism … Continue reading 312: Dress Your Baby in Sage and Taupe by Hayley DeRoche – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026

Guest Name: Pam Zettervall  Guest Social Media:  Instagram and Tik Tok @jetwithzett @Pam Zettervall  LinkedIn and X @pamzettervall  Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.orgTwitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMillerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMillerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #FutureReadyLibs

Dive into a good beach read this summer with recommendations from Lauren Brickey of St. Louis Public Library and Heather Neill of St. Louis County Library.

One of the most important roles librarians serve is strengthening and supporting information literacy. Included in that, especially in our current moment, is broadening and deepening our understanding of Artificial Intelligence. Tune in for an overview from one of our librarians, including recommendations for how to interpret and handle instances of misinformation and even alternatives when it comes to how you search and seek knowledge out there on the internet wilderness. You can also dive in to some further readings, below:  https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/opinion-ai-is-destroying-our-planet-we-must-act https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212827124001173 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381278855_ChatGPT_is_bullshit https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/state_level_library_patron_privacy_laws_ai  

How does a growth operator who built and managed large teams at Twitch and Discord work today as a solo fractional CMO?In this episode of Intelligent Artifice, Shamanth Rao sits down with Justin Gerrard, fractional CMO and former growth lead at Twitch and Discord, to talk about how he uses Claude day to day to plan his week, build GTM plans, and deliver work for multiple startups at once. Justin shares where AI genuinely saves time, where human judgment is still the difference maker, and why letting AI run on autopilot is a trap most teams fall into.If you work in growth, GTM, or performance marketing, this is a practical and honest look at what working with AI actually looks like in 2026.Chapters:00:00 Intro: Justin's background at Twitch and Discord01:21 Building performance marketing at Twitch03:22 AI Speed: Weeks of work vs. a few hours05:54 AI as an Operating System06:33 Justin's Monday Morning AI routine08:05 The 60/70 Rule for AI productivity09:12 Why 100% AI work is a hiring red flag10:11 Case Study: A localized GTM plan14:52 Creative Strategy: Automated UGC at scale16:30 The Trap of Autonomy in AI content18:13 Brand Safety: The 18 Curses story19:15 The Librarian vs. The Author21:35 Human Creators vs. AI Avatars A/B Test24:55 Where to find Justin onlineKey things we cover in this episode:✅ How Justin structures his Monday morning using Claude Desktop and MCP connectors✅ Why he caps AI contribution at 60 to 70% on every GTM plan✅ Why AI is a fast librarian but not an author✅ How he A/B tested AI creators vs human creators in a paid ad campaign and what the results showed✅ Why fully automating content output does not drive real results✅ What experienced operators still bring to the table that AI cannot replicate

Viva Las Vegas! In this episode of the Library is Open Podcast, our special guest is Kelvin Watson, Executive Director of the Las Vegas–Clark County Library District and Library Journal's 2026 Librarian of the Year! Kelvin shares his experience in the library world, the unique experiences of leading a large library system in an internationally-known city, leadership advice, and so much more!

Meg, Hal and Symphony discuss episode 206 of Welcome to Night Vale: The Great Librarian of The Western Sands. They chat about Moby Dick, Tamika's character evolution and smoke detectors. In the FanZone Calzone™ we hear from fans about which Night Vale character could eat a very hot pepper with ease and mind cannons about librarians from librarians.  Find out more about calzones on our Patreon. www.patreon.com/goodmorningnightvale Follow us on Facebook. Good Morning Night Vale is a production of Night Vale Presents Hosted by Symphony Sanders, Hal Lublin, and Meg Bashwiner Produced by Meg Bashwiner Edited by Felicia Dominguez Mixed by Vincent Cacchione Theme Music by Disparition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch/listen to this fascinating interview with Phyllis Karas, New York Times bestseller, who speaks about her latest book, 'THE CURSE OF THE BLUMENTHALS', a book about tragedy and violence that struck this Jewish family, and how love was able to stop the curse. 1. Jewish Families Often Buried Painful Secrets Timeline: 04:35 – 06:45 Karas discusses how Jewish immigrant families frequently concealed shameful or painful truths. Divorce, alcoholism, crime, prison, and violence were hidden from children and outsiders. She describes uncovering long-buried family secrets through research and writing. Major revelations: She discovered her mother had been previously divorced Family never discussed who caused the fatal crash Relatives whispered about crime and prison in secrecy 2. Writing the Book Became an Act of Truth-Telling and Healing Timeline: 08:07 – 10:00 and 32:35 – 36:30 Karas explains that writing Curse of the Blumenthals required courage. She feared hurting relatives or exposing painful family wounds. Yet the book ultimately became an attempt to preserve memory, honor the dead, and confront truths honestly. Important themes: Librarians and archives helped reconstruct hidden history Cousins encouraged her to publish the story She rejected family shame and secrecy 3. Generational Trauma Defined the Family Story Timeline: 13:55 – 23:40 One of the central themes is the catastrophic 1935 drunk-driving crash that killed six members of the Blumenthal family, including children. Karas explains her family history was psychologically divided into “before the accident” and “after the accident.” The trauma shaped generations afterward. Key moments: Six family members killed instantly in 1935 Drunk driver served less than a year Family members never emotionally recovered 4. Ronnie Blumenthal's Murder Case Haunted Everyone Timeline: 25:05 – 32:15 The interview's darkest section centers on Ronnie Blumenthal, who at age 18 murdered a seamstress connected romantically to his father. Karas explains how the family minimized the crime for years, calling it “the incident” rather than a murder. Critical points: Ronnie strangled and brutally killed the woman Family continued loving and supporting him No one directly asked Ronnie if he committed the murder Ronnie later claimed he “took the wrap” for his father” This section explores guilt, ambiguity, denial, and moral complexity. See www.pylliskaras.com The book is available at Amazon.com and all major book outlets ——

Watch/listen to this fascinating interview with Phyllis Karas, New York Times bestseller, who speaks about her latest book, 'THE CURSE OF THE BLUMENTHALS', a book about tragedy and violence that struck this Jewish family, and how love was able to stop the curse. 1. Jewish Families Often Buried Painful Secrets Timeline: 04:35 – 06:45 Karas discusses how Jewish immigrant families frequently concealed shameful or painful truths. Divorce, alcoholism, crime, prison, and violence were hidden from children and outsiders. She describes uncovering long-buried family secrets through research and writing. Major revelations: She discovered her mother had been previously divorced Family never discussed who caused the fatal crash Relatives whispered about crime and prison in secrecy 2. Writing the Book Became an Act of Truth-Telling and Healing Timeline: 08:07 – 10:00 and 32:35 – 36:30 Karas explains that writing Curse of the Blumenthals required courage. She feared hurting relatives or exposing painful family wounds. Yet the book ultimately became an attempt to preserve memory, honor the dead, and confront truths honestly. Important themes: Librarians and archives helped reconstruct hidden history Cousins encouraged her to publish the story She rejected family shame and secrecy 3. Generational Trauma Defined the Family Story Timeline: 13:55 – 23:40 One of the central themes is the catastrophic 1935 drunk-driving crash that killed six members of the Blumenthal family, including children. Karas explains her family history was psychologically divided into “before the accident” and “after the accident.” The trauma shaped generations afterward. Key moments: Six family members killed instantly in 1935 Drunk driver served less than a year Family members never emotionally recovered 4. Ronnie Blumenthal's Murder Case Haunted Everyone Timeline: 25:05 – 32:15 The interview's darkest section centers on Ronnie Blumenthal, who at age 18 murdered a seamstress connected romantically to his father. Karas explains how the family minimized the crime for years, calling it “the incident” rather than a murder. Critical points: Ronnie strangled and brutally killed the woman Family continued loving and supporting him No one directly asked Ronnie if he committed the murder Ronnie later claimed he “took the wrap” for his father” This section explores guilt, ambiguity, denial, and moral complexity. See www.pylliskaras.com The book is available at Amazon.com and all major book outlets ——

Join us in Montreal as we speak with François Boutin-Dufresne who, together with Karl Gauvin, is co-founder of the Observatoire des Erreurs – Canada's very own version of the Library of Mistakes. Inspired by a trip to Edinburgh, the Observatoire embraces the same ethos as the Library of Mistakes, and joins other extensions of our activity in Pune (India) and Lausanne (Switzerland). The Observatoire is currently an online community but is hoping to establish a physical presence – and François is a really interesting listen. We also hear from Didasko CEO David Clarke on summer activites in Edinburgh, while our Librarian, Helen Williams, dips into books about the oil industry. Enjoy!Presented by Leila Johnston & Fraser Allen.www.libraryofmistakes.com

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Stacey Greenwell, Librarian, Author and Instructional Designer.  Stacey has authored and co-authored several books on library practice, including Management Information for Professionals and Academic Librarianship, and she currently edits the open-access journal Practical Academic Librarianship. She coordinates educational services at the University of Kentucky libraries where she brings together all the instruction librarians at the University and those within their library system who have an interest in instruction to talk and learn from each other, develop courses together and discuss AI literacy tools.    In this conversation, Stacey talks with Michael about her early love of libraries. Her first job was working in a public library during high school where she filed catalog cards and got early exposure to IT being part of an automation project. She also talks about why, after she had earned her MLIS, she made the decision to move away from public libraries to an academic library at the University of Kentucky, where she began teaching as a liaison librarian almost 25 years ago, teaching her colleagues how to use office productivity tools and various website building tools, and creating online tutorials. Stacey decided to go back to school and earned a PhD in instructional systems design. She provides hands-on learning tools, materials and guidance for students and faculty, helping them critically evaluate information to gain the skills they need to be successful.   The video of this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/nU02W1jm3O4 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceygreenwell/ Keyword #LibraryScience #LibraryLeadership #LibraryInnovation #PracticalLibrarianship #Library Resources #InformationLiteracy #LibraryInstruction #LibraryCollaboration #CriticalThinking #InformationProfessionals #AcademicLibraries #LearningResources #EdTechTools #career #scholcomm #ScholarlyCommunication #libraries #librarianship #LibraryNeeds #LibraryLove #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #publishing #LibrariesAndPublishers #podcasts

David discusses the movies he's been watching, including EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, Dead Reckoning, Play It Again, Sam and The Librarians.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve chats with Jarrett Dapier, writer of the graphic novel Wake Now in the Fire, about his path to librarianship, the story of Chicago public school students fighting back against censorship, the irony of Persepolis being the target of that censorship, and what librarians can do to fight quiet censorship. Read the transcript! It starts … Continue reading 311: Wake Now in the Fire by Jarrett Dapier

As we are on hiatus, here's some of our Patreon bonus content for your listening pleasure! Charlie had Raye watch an episode of their favorite TV show! Send us an Iris message at oftheeldestgodspod@gmail.com with your thoughts and theories going forward! We would love to hear from you. Make sure to subscribe so you know when our next episode drops and rate and review if you like what we are doing.IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/oftheeldestgodspod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/oftheeldestgods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tumblr.com/oftheeldestgodspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT US ON PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/oftheeldestgods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUY OUR MERCH, PLZ:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/OfTheEldestGods/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie's IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/greenpixie12/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/greenpixiedraws/

(May 13, 2026) A record number of people visited Olympic venues in New York over the last year, as the state is starting to plan for how to take care of the facilities for years to come; we head to Sackets Harbor, where the library serves as a community hub for nearby military families; and we talk with a Glens Falls High School student who won a state culinary competition and is now training for nationals.

Season FIVE Episode THIRTEEN of the Your Story Our Fight® podcast welcomes Joselyn Williams. Joselyn is 53 years old and has been diagnosed with SLE Lupus and Lupus Nephritis since 2012. Joselyn is currently a Branch Manager at a library, where she enjoys serving the community in any way she can.

Discover how a school librarian and classroom teacher are transforming learning through “edutainment” in this energizing episode of Leading from the Library. Host Shannon McClintock Miller sits down with Amanda Graves and Cathy Fernandez to explore how collaboration can turn everyday lessons into unforgettable experiences. Using wrestling-inspired “rounds” like the Tag Team Title Match, Lights, Camera, Curriculum, and Curriculum Cage Match, Amanda and Cathy share how they blend curriculum, creativity, and fun to boost student engagement while still meeting rigorous standards. From interactive game-show-style reviews and media literacy challenges using The Big Fib podcast to grant-funded projects, virtual author visits, and “National Pickle Day” activities, this episode is packed with practical ideas educators can bring into their own schools. The conversation highlights the power of librarian-teacher partnerships, the importance of joyful learning, and how collaboration can create championship-level instruction that students never forget. Watch their wrestling-inspired collaboration video here: https://youtu.be/z_fEWzRWmE0?si=J7y9bzwbSUQPTpa3 Guest Name: Amanda Graves and Cathy Fernandez Guest social media: Amanda: @themerrylibrary Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  #FutureReady  #FutureReadyLibs

In this episode Lynda Chinenye Iroulo, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Georgetown University in Qatar, discusses how African states actively shaped multilateral institutions. Drawing on her research in decolonial international relations and the design of regional organizations, she talks about the history behind the African Union, the African Peer Review Mechanism, and the push for common African positions at the UN. Lynda highlights examples such as the shift from non‑intervention to the responsibility to protect, reforms in peace support operations, debates over the ICC, and ongoing calls for UN reform. She argues for a post‑colonial institutionalist lens to make African contributions visible and to rethink how global institutions are designed and implemented. Resources: Ask a Librarian! Essays on Global Regionalism Acharya, A., De Lombaerde, P., Futák-Campbell, B., Iroulo, L. C., & Batista, J. P. (Eds.). (2026). Essays on Global Regionalism I: The Past, Present and Future of Regionalism Studies. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-13642-8 Where to listen to this episode  Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: https://youtu.be/ Content    Guest: Lynda Chinenye Iroulu, Assistant Professor, Georgetown University in Qatar https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/faculty/lynda-chinenye-iroulo/ Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

"The Librarian at the End of Time" by Amy Power JansenManawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/ManawakerManawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.wsThe Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author: A South African living in the Netherlands. A heterodox economist working in development finance. A specfic writer of stories that have been published by presses such as Flame Tree, and magazines such as Deep Magic and Compelling Science Fiction.

Episode 234: Veterans, Memory and Transnational Networks of Solidarity: Connected Histories of Yugoslavia and Algeria Centering on the exchanges between Yugoslav Partisans and Front de Libération Nationale (FLN) during and after the Algerian war of independence, the lecture explores the role of memory and war legacies in Yugoslav socialist internationalism and anti-colonial solidarity. The lecture focuses on the narratives of the shared struggle for liberation, the sharing of the Yugoslav experiences of the People's Liberation War (1941-1945) and the postwar building of state socialism in Algeria, and transfers of knowledge in war commemoration. The memory of the People's Liberation War – the antifascist struggle and socialist revolution during the Second World War in Yugoslavia – played a connecting role with liberation movements such as the FLN. The war memory surfaced in the Partisans' deep identification with the Algerian liberation struggle, and different spheres of Yugoslav assistance to Algeria were based on the wartime and postwar experiences in Yugoslavia. Medical assistance represents an illuminating example, focusing on the care for the wounded and disabled Algerian soldiers, based on the Yugoslav know-how in the establishment of military medicine and disability care for the Partisans. Finally, veterans' internationalism developed between the two countries in the 1970s, involving exchanges in the field of war remembrance. Jelena Đureinović is a historian of Yugoslavia interested in memory and legacies of war in the 20th and 21st centuries. She is a researcher at the Research Centre for the History of Transformations (RECET) at the University of Vienna. Her current project, funded through the APART-GSK program of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, investigates Yugoslav socialist internationalism and the connected history of antifascism and anticolonialism. It examines the role of war legacies in the relations between the Yugoslav Partisan veterans and liberation movements from Africa, with Algeria in focus. Her main research interests include memory studies, global Cold War history and the history of Yugoslavia. Her book The Politics of Memory of the Second World War in Contemporary Serbia: Collaboration, Resistance and Retribution was published by Routledge in 2020. This episode was recorded on the 02nd of December 2025 at the Centre d'Études Maghrébines en Algérie (CEMA) Prof. Sidi Mohamed Lakhdar Barka, Professor of Comparative Literature from the Department of English at University of Oran 2 moderated the lecture. To see related slides please visit our web site www.themaghribpodcast.com We thank our friend Ignacio Villalón, a doctoral candidate at the University of Crete / Institute for Mediterranean Studies, for his guitar performance for the introduction and conclusion of this podcast. Recorded and edited by  Hayet Yebbous Bensaid, Librarian, Outreach Coordinator, Content Curator (CEMA).

SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR GIVEAWAY: https://bookfairepod.riverside.com/The episode covers new book releases, news stories, and positive initiatives in the literary world. It also highlights the involvement of librarians in state political offices and the challenges they face. The episode concludes with an update to BPL's Books Unbanned program.New Releases:Willi Ninja: Vogue Legend by Joy Michael Ellison, illus. By Nabi H. Ali (Ages 6-9)Wombat Waiting by Katherine Applegate (Ages 8-12)The Brainstormerz: Money Talks by Kwame Alexander and Cassidy Dyce, illus. By Rashad Doucet (Ages 8-12)Listen to the Girls by Chrystal D. Giles (Ages 10+)Change of Plans by Sara Dessen (Ages 12+)Holloway by Elana K. Arnold (Ages14+)Chapters00:00 Introduction and New Book Releases11:35 News Stories and Initiatives in the Literary World17:47 Challenges Faced by Librarians and Authors

Skype of Cthulhu presents a Call of Cthulhu scenario. Curse of Nineveh by Mike Mason, Mark Latham, Scott Dorward, Paul Fricker, and Andrew Kenrick. October, 1925 London After learning the fate of one of their companions, the investigators attend an unusual party. Dramatis Persone: Sean as the Keeper Edwin as Dame Agatha, Authoress Jonathan as Katherine "Kitty" Hall, Dilettante Steve as Connor Shaw, Archivist Max as Oswald Nickels, Big Game Hunter Gary as Anthony Kelly, Consulting Detective Randall as Montgomery Helmsworth, Librarian Jim as Roger Schindler, Alienist Rachael as Maude Throckmorton, Adventuress Download Subcription Options Podcast statistics

Tom the Librarian takes us on a quick tour of upcoming book releases in the D&D world, including a Baldur's Gate novel and two essential RPG planning books from our friend Andrew Wheeler, distributed by Ten Speed Press. LINK to his page at the publisher.Remember to like, comment, share and subscribe.Connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X and teachersinthedungeon@gmail.com

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Send us Fan MailOn this month's episode, Sarah from the Midwest Writing Center returns to share some exciting opportunities coming this summer. Your hosts also get bookish with some cozy mysteries, and they share their tips and tricks for planning a bookish vacation!We want to hear from our listeners! Email us at checked.in@davenportlibrary.comTo find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!Upcoming programs:ALL AGES: Summer Reading Kick Off: Bubblepalooza! - Saturday, May 30th @ 10:00am | EasternAdults: The Real Cowboys that America Tried to Erase - Tuesday, May 26th @ 6:30pm | FairmountTweens/Teens: Teen Book + Club: The Blood Years by Elana K. Arnold - Saturday, May 9th @ 2:00pm | EasternKids: Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club - Tuesday, May 26th @ 5:30pm | EasternHelpful links from our discussion:Young Emerging Writers Internship (Midwest Writing Center)Artifacts & Archives PodcastQC Beats Interlibrary LoanLibrary Links:Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!Info Cafe: The Library's Reference BlogBeanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

Have you ever wished you could go inside of a book? You could travel to a new place, see new sights, potentially live a different life altogether — all from the page. From New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn comes Astral Library, a fantastical novel where books are not merely objects, but doors to different worlds, different adventures, and different futures. After growing up in the foster care system, protagonist Alix Watson came to believe one thing: unlike people, books will never let you down. Working three dead-end jobs to make ends meet and letting her dreams of higher education fall to the wayside, Alix takes refuge in the reading room at the Boston Public Library, reading her favorite fantasy novels and dreaming of faraway lands night after night. One day, she stumbles through a hidden door and meets the Librarian: the ageless guardian of the Astral Library, where the desperate and the lost escape to new lives inside their favorite books. All seems well until a shadowy enemy emerges and threatens everyone inside. As danger draws closer, Alix and the Librarian try to escape, fleeing places like the back alleys of the Sherlock Holmes series, the Regency-era drawing rooms of Jane Austen, and the decadent parties of The Great Gatsby, to name a few. In journeying through books, Quinn may offer insight into where readers truly belong. Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of Southern California, she attended Boston University, where she earned bachelor's and master's degrees in classical voice. A lifelong history buff, she has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga and two books set in the Italian Renaissance before turning to the 20th century with The Alice Network, The Huntress, The Rose Code, The Diamond Eye, and The Briar Club. The Astral Library is her first foray into magic realism. She and her husband now live in Maryland with their rescue dogs. Elise Hooper spent several years writing for television and online news outlets before getting a MA and teaching high-school literature and history. Her debut novel The Other Alcott was a nominee for the 2017 Washington Book Award. Three more novels—Learning to See, Fast Girls, and Angels of the Pacific—followed, all centered on the lives of extraordinary but overlooked historical women. Her newest book, The Library of Lost Dollhouses, was inspired by a dollhouse that's been in her family for five generations. Elise lives in Seattle with her husband and two daughters. Buy the Book The Astral Library (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Novel Third Place Books

Dr. Pray shares the MANY ways her surroundings impacted her professional identity AND what she did to direct the course her career as a school librarian.    Instagram: @ praytelllibrarian LinkedIn: Wenndy Pray, Ph.D.  Bluesky: wpray.bsky.social Website: wpray.com Bochner, A. P., & Ellis, C. (2016). Evocative autoethnography: Writing lives and telling stories. Routledge.  Cooper, R., & Lilyea, B. V. (2022). I'm interested in autoethnography, but how do I do it?. The Qualitative Report, 27(1), 197-208.  Vincent, A. (2022). Poetic Inquiry: Unearthing the rhizomatic array between art and research (1st ed.). Vernon Art and Science Inc. Past episodes 339 Librarian in the Wild (Oct 2025) 211 Circulation Software: Experts Chime in (Feb 2023) 145 Round 1: Can I Just Vent (Oct 2021) 121 Student Ambassadors (April 2021) Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!  Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists  Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Join Sara Fergenson (@sarafergenson) and Jess Sterling (@thejesssterling) as they chat about Season 6 Episode 14 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Older and Far Away. In Sara's absence, Todd the Librarian joins Jess to discuss Buffy's birthday, Clem the party guest, and the future of Halfrek and Spike.You can WATCH this podcast on our YouTube channel!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @shit90spod.Email us at shit90spod@gmail.comVisit our website at www.shit90spod.comSpecial thanks to JD McGuire (@jdmcguire) for our theme songAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Skype of Cthulhu presents a Call of Cthulhu scenario. Curse of Nineveh by Mike Mason, Mark Latham, Scott Dorward, Paul Fricker, and Andrew Kenrick. October, 1925 London While some investigators make an unusual acquaintance at a memorial service, another tries to find his missing companions. Dramatis Persone: Sean as the Keeper Edwin as Dame Agatha, Authoress Jonathan as Katherine "Kitty" Hall, Dilettante Steve as Connor Shaw, Archivist Max as Oswald Nickels, Big Game Hunter Gary as Anthony Kelly, Consulting Detective Randall as Montgomery Helmsworth, Librarian Jim as Roger Schindler, Alienist Rachael as Maude Throckmorton, Adventuress Download Subcription Options Podcast statistics

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Librarians continue to work under budget constraints while still needing to increase the user experience and remove barriers to library resources. Learning to evaluate the best options for managing projects to accomplish goals while balancing with the reality of day-to-day work needs is integral to overall success.In Practical Project Management for Librarians (Bloomsbury, 2025), Kirsten Clark takes readers through the process of learning how to balance the goals of the project with the reality of working in libraries today, what key questions can help move readers effectively through the project process and choose the right tools, best practices to ensure sustainability in project plans as well as outcomes, and how to incorporate diversity, inclusion, and accessibility principles into your project management. This practice guide provides step-by-step instructions to determine what project management tools and techniques match the needs of the particular library project and person/team's skills level, while also providing these in the context of libraries' specific cultures and norms. Guest: Kirsten Clark is the director of Library Enterprise Systems at the University of Minnesota Libraries, USA, where her department oversees systems for five system campuses as well as ensures consistent and transparent application of access policies for students, faculty, researchers, and community users. In a career that has spanned working for small liberal arts colleges to research universities, she has led projects within a variety of library areas including research and instruction, collection development, access and information services, and information technology and systems. Host: Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Guest host Troy Swanson chats with journalism instructor Jeremy Shermak about the state of media today, how AI is reshaping journalism education, and why local news may be the best hope for rebuilding trust in an increasingly polarized information landscape. Read the transcript! Dr. Jeremy Shermak is a journalism professor at Cuesta College and a … Continue reading 310: Journalism Education, AI, and Local News, with Jeremy Shermak

It's National Library Week, and today we're asking library workers (and patrons) to talk about the services their libraries provide. Photo: The Brooklyn Public Library. Credit: Rhododendrites via Wikimedia Commons.

How to get revenge when you get laid off. TODAY'S QUESTION: Letter time! I need the help of the learn-ed boiz Fairbell, Shoemaker, & Payton. Long story short: I'm a middle school librarian at a small public school here in Colorado. I work my ass off and do everything I can to support all the students and staff. For the 4th time in my 16 years as an educator, my position got cut because of district budget bullshit. I'm pissed and it hurts to leave this school I love that I've been at for 6 years. I'm ready to leave education but because of retirement and child care discounts, I'm going to have to find another job in the district that screwed me over…again. I'm still at my school until early June & there are multiple people who threw me under the bus or have made my life hell. And assuming I find another job as a librarian, I'll have to still work with the higher ups who also fucked up this whole situation. Because I'm a “good person” and can't afford to burn down the whole damn system, I need something to daydream about without actually doing it. What is the pettiest shit you can think of for me to do to the asshats I loathe while still at my school and during district meetings next year? Those Who Can't is still my favorite show about teachers so I know you've got some ideas that didn't make the screen. I love (most of) my students so nothing to mess with them. Please don't share my real name so I can still get a job… -Abbey Logan's BFF LINKS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vote for the winning advice! (Poll opens at 10am)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre on Saturday, May 30th with Zach Peterson, Laura Peek, and Leah Althoff!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for show dates and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam Cayton-Holland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Orvedahl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grawlix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, bonus videos, exclusive merch, birthday shout-outs and more.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skype of Cthulhu presents a Call of Cthulhu scenario. Curse of Nineveh by Mike Mason, Mark Latham, Scott Dorward, Paul Fricker, and Andrew Kenrick. October, 1925 London Flush with their recent victory, the investigators forget that death stalks them at every turn. Dramatis Persone: Sean as the Keeper Edwin as Dame Agatha, Authoress Jonathan as Katherine "Kitty" Hall, Dilettante Steve as Connor Shaw, Archivist Max as Oswald Nickels, Big Game Hunter Gary as Anthony Kelly, Consulting Detective Randall as Montgomery Helmsworth, Librarian Jim as Roger Schindler, Alienist Rachael as Maude Throckmorton, Adventuress Download Subcription Options Podcast statistics

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