Podcasts about Library

Esha Munshi co-founded the Feather Library, a digital library that collects and documents the feathers of Indian birds. Launched in 2021, the library has high-resolution photographs of more than 100 bird species. This library is open to everyone — whether you're a researcher, birdwatcher, conservationist, or an ordinary person who came across a feather.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this deeply personal conversation, Mendel Mintz shares his journey of growing up in Crown Heights with a lifelong physical disability, building a life of community impact, and finding unexpected love with his wife, Miriam, a beloved special educator from Baltimore born with dwarfism. He opens up about their dream of building a family through IVF, the joy of being on the brink of shlichus together, and the unimaginable tragedy of losing Miriam to an extremely rare complication at the very height of their lives. Mendel reflects with searing honesty on grief, walking out of the hospital alone, wrestling with faith, and what it means to keep showing up for Hashem with real questions and no easy answers. He also shares how he's turning pain into purpose through Miriam's Library and Learning Center, a new educational hub in Baltimore dedicated to the children and values she lived for.    To honor Miriam's legacy and help bring this life-changing project to reality, you can make a meaningful difference here: https://www.charidy.com/Miriam/mm   This episode is for anyone carrying loss, living with visible or invisible challenges, or searching for a way to transform heartbreak into a life of meaning.   This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors:   ► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka    https://pushka.cc/meaningful    _______________________________________ ► Banana Blast Rentals   Bringing exciting entertainment for all your occasions.   https://bananablasts.com https://wa.link/i4qlgh   ____________________________________ ► Lalechet     We're a team of kosher travel experts, here to carry you off to your dream destination swiftly, safely, and seamlessly in an experience you will forever cherish.    https://www.lalechet.com ___________________________________________   ►  Ketubah At Ketubah.com, every Kesubah is designed with care, blending timeless beauty with texts that are fully halachic, including RCA and Sephardic versions. Our team collaborates with rabbanim and mesadrei kiddushin to ensure each document is accurate and accepted without question. Choosing Ketubah.com means you arrive at your chuppah with peace of mind, knowing your Kesubah is both beautifully crafted and halachically sound. https://ketubah.com/meaningful-minutes/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Clickthrough&utm_campaign=meaningful-people-podcast ______________________________________   ► Rothenberg Law Firm   Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years!   Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation   https://shorturl.at/JFKHH   ____________________________________   ► Town Appliance   Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp   https://www.townappliance.com https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp    ______________________________________   ► Dream Raffle Win a brand new and fully furnished $1,200,000 apartment in Yerushalayim!    Use Promo code MPP for $10 off and to receive double tickets!   https://thedreamraffle.com/  _____________________________________  

Photographer, filmmaker and researcher Jill de Fresnes has encapsulated the experiences of twelve Scottish women who worked as herring gutters from the 1920s to the 1960s in a new exhibition at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. Mark meets Jill there to chat about Silver, Salt and Stories – Images and Memories of the Scots Herring Women.Two friends in Fife set up the Wild Scottish Sauna during lockdown after seeing the popularity of wild swimming. In this week's podcast excerpt, Rachel visits one of their sites at Kingsbarns beach near St Andrews to speak to some of the regulars and co-founder Jayne McGhie.A groundbreaking soil survey in Glen Prosen, Cairngorms National Park, has unearthed a staggering number of species living beneath the ground. Mark is in the Glen with Plant Ecologist Dr Andrea Britton, Molecular Fungal Ecologist Dr Andy Taylor and Forestry and Land Scotland Programme Manager Christine Reid to discover how the findings will inform the rebuilding of native woodlands in the area.Phil Sime and Morven Livingstone take a trip to the Black Isle Library of Things which encourages people to borrow and not buy. The pair join Martin Sherring and Allan Tailor to dig into what's available to hire, including lawn-mowers, welding helmets, cots and even a polar bear suit. Rachel meets Rose Benoy for a goat walk at Rose's small holding near Forfar in Angus to discover the benefits of taking a stroll with these four legged companions.Mark admires a big raft of Eider ducks at Forvie Nature Reserve with Reserve Manager Catriona Reid. Project One Wave aims to unite Scotland's ocean conservation groups, businesses, creatives, and policymakers to collaborate on marine debris cleanup efforts. Mark and Rachel are joined by co-founder David Brown to discuss the Project One Wave summit that took place in Glasgow this week and the importance of gathering data on the health of our coastlines. In 2024, Jude Harper closed their business, sold their house and moved to Aberdeenshire to try to live as self-sufficiently as possible on an acre of land. Jude posts on YouTube under Rewilding Jude and Rachel visits him and some rescue hens he's just adopted to find out more.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Rina Hadziev. Rina is the executive director of the BC Library Association. In their conversation, Rina talks about how she began working in libraries, and the role that libraries play in promoting BC and Yukon books. ABOUT RINA HADZIEV: Rina is an experienced librarian, drawing from public library leadership roles and a passion for accessible library services, collaboration, inclusion, and collections. She's worked atthe Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) and the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA). In her role with the GVPL, Rina led the indigenization of the library catalogue and integration of new technologies, e-resources, and digital collections. Recently with CELA she advanced partnerships and programming integral to facilitating equitable access for patrons with print disabilities. Rina holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria and a Master of Library and Information Studies from the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at the University of British Columbia. ABOUT MEGAN COLE: Megan Cole the Director of Programming and Communications for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Megan writes creative nonfiction and has had essays published in Chatelaine, The Puritan, Untethered, Invisible publishing's invisiblog, This Magazine and more. She has her MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College and is working her first book titled Head Over Feet: The Lasting Heartache of First Loves. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com ABOUT THE PODCAST: Writing the Coast is recorded and produced on the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation. As a settler on these lands, Megan Cole finds opportunities to learn and listen to the stories from those whose land was stolen. Writing the Coast is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Megan Cole.

Send us a textWe have a bunch of past podcast that sit under lock and key and every Friday we release one just for you. We use to be called the Talking Dicks Comedy Podcast but now we 2 ALs 1 Pod. Enjoy. 2 ALs 1 Pod is a comedy podcast hosted by stand-up comedians Al Ducharme and Al Romas. Originally titled Talking Dicks Comedy Podcast, the show is a spinoff from their web series The Two Dicks, which features two inept 1950s detectives. The podcast blends observational humor, personal anecdotes, and satirical commentary, often revisiting classic episodes from their archives. With over 345 episodes, it offers a mix of new content and “vault” episodes, providing listeners with a variety of comedic material.  You can listen to 2 ALs 1 Pod on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout. For additional content, including video episodes and behind-the-scenes material, visit their Patreon page. https:/patreon.com/2als1podhttps://www.instagram.com/thetalkingdickscomedypodcast/https://twitter.com/DicksTwohttps://www.facebook.com/thetwodickshttps://www.facebook.com/The-Talking-Dicks-Comedy-Podcast-107101331446404 https://www.patreon.com/2Als1podSupport the show

Tom Vasel explains why the 10 games in the Dice Tower Library with the lowest ratings on Board Game Geek are still there!

At the end of the world, Philip Lorish (University of Virginia) decided to open a bookstore. He says that despite the cultural moment that audiobooks are having and that impenetrable, digital mass distribution behemoth who shall not be named – bookstores matter. He's the owner of Commerce Street Books. And: As a child, Lamar Giles (William & Mary) was allowed to read anything he wanted. And he took full advantage of that on his weekly library visits. Everything from DC comics and Stephen King novels, he read it all. There was nothing called “young adult” literature when he was coming up. Now, he writes it. And he says it's important to him that kids today have the same freedom to read. Later in the show: When you think of trees in Charlottesville, Virginia, what comes to mind? Probably not the willow oaks lining the eight-block downtown mall. But MaKshya Tolbert (University of Virginia) became entangled with the trees. Her book is Shade is a place.

Children's author Robert Munsch is donating his personal archive to his hometown library because he doesn't want it stored in some dusty room. He wants the public to get their hands on it, says Guelph Public Library CEO Dan Atkins.

Episodes in back to back weeks.  After catching up and beer talk, we hit a few topics: Energon Universe DC Next Level - jumping on point, but not tied to continuity (not Absolute though). Went to creators asking what they wanted to work on Rucka/Dani - Batwoman; Josh Williamson - Legion; Skottie Young/Jorge Corona - Lobo Books: Zatanna, Deathstroke (focus on him being an assassin), Firestorm, Shadow of the Bat, The Demon (a horror book), Barbara Gordon: Breakout Creators: Mariko Tamaki, Deniz Camp, James Harren, Lemire, Tony Fleecs, Jamal Campbell Snyder to do Absolute Batman for 35 issues (2 more years) Bendis back to Marvel Blue Marvel and Marvel's top power set Then we hit homework, including Jurassic World: Rebirth, Predator: Killer of Killers, Predator, Friday, Fahrenheit 182 (Mark Hoppus), The Devils (Joe Abercrombie), The Blade Itself (Joe Abercrombie - The First Law #1), Network Effect (Martha Wells - Murderbot #5), The Butcher of Anderson Station (James S.A. Corey - The Expanse #0.5), and Slow Time Between The Stars (John Scalzi - The Far Reaches Collection). This week's beer was Juicy Wizard from Think-N-Thin Brewing. The featured track is "Disappointment at the Touchy's" by Up Dog. You can find them on the Nyrdcast Featured Music Playlist and at: Instagram | X/Twitter Check us out at our website and on social media.  Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.If you've ever felt intimidated by literary fiction, this episode is your warm invitation in.I'm joined by reader and library advocate Laura Bird to talk about eight accessible, emotionally rich literary fiction novels — all written by women. We chat about what makes literary fiction “friendly” for beginners, why libraries are democracy's secret weapon, and how you can support your local branch beyond borrowing books.Whether you love short, quiet novels that pack a punch or intergenerational stories about women's resilience, Laura's recommendations will expand your TBR and your heart.

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U-S Secretary of State Rubio makes terror designations on four European groups...Nebraska man sentenced for killing a priest...and TPUSA chapters being blocked from some Texas public schools.

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Brea and Mallory discuss their favorite establishments in books! Plus, they review StoryTerra and solve a reader problem about which library to use. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESFactorwww.factormeals.com/GLASSES50OFFCODE: GLASSES50OFF Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinStoryTerraBook Riot Article Books Mentioned -Angel Down by Daniel KrausPractical Magic by Alice HoffmanThe Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kishiwai, translated by Jesse KirkwoodShady Hollow by Juneau BlackLegends and Lattes by Travis BaldreePayback's a Witch by Lana HarperAutomatic Noodle by Annalee NewitzWretched Waterpark by Kiersten WhiteVera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. SutantoHotel of Secrets by Diana Biller

How did sexually explicit books make their way into public school libraries — and why are some organizations fighting so hard to keep them there? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Karen England, founder of TakeBackTheClassroom.com, to unpack what's really happening and what YOU can do to get filth out of your local public school libraries.Explore TakeBackTheClassroom.com: takebacktheclassroom.comLearn more about Summit Conferences: www.summit.org/natashaUse my code NATASHA26 to get $250 off your registration for in-person conferences!Get my latest book, When Culture Hates You: www.amazon.com/When-Culture-Hates-You-Persevering/dp/0736984313

In this episode of Data Skeptic's Recommender Systems series, host Kyle Polich explores DataRec, a new Python library designed to bring reproducibility and standardization to recommender systems research. Guest Alberto Carlo Mario Mancino, a postdoc researcher from Politecnico di Bari, Italy, discusses the challenges of dataset management in recommendation research—from version control issues to preprocessing inconsistencies—and how DataRec provides automated downloads, checksum verification, and standardized filtering strategies for popular datasets like MovieLens, Last.fm, and Amazon reviews.  The conversation covers Alberto's research journey through knowledge graphs, graph-based recommenders, privacy considerations, and recommendation novelty. He explains why small modifications in datasets can significantly impact research outcomes, the importance of offline evaluation, and DataRec's vision as a lightweight library that integrates with existing frameworks rather than replacing them. Whether you're benchmarking new algorithms or exploring recommendation techniques, this episode offers practical insights into one of the most critical yet overlooked aspects of reproducible ML research.

Comedian, writer, and foodie extraordinaire Mamrie Hart joins Joe in the Book Lounge to talk about her new cookbook All I Think About Is Food, her must-haves for holiday hosting, and why laughter really is the secret ingredient. Then, Carmen, Kevin Norman, and Meara pull up a chair to share the books they're most thankful for this holiday season. A feast of laughs, stories, and reads you'll want seconds of!

SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2025/11/november-throwback-jewish-book-month.html  TRANSCRIPT: https://otter.ai/u/sEuzJ-GYxRIHREm5DRtY94hYkFI?utm_source=copy_url  Continuing the celebration of my 20th year of podcasting, I've got another archival episode for you from 2006, about Jewish Book Month. In the early days of The Book of Life I usually had multiple guests in each episode, and this one includes four: Folklorist Howard Schwartz, talking about his picture book Before You Were Born, which had just won the Koret Award | Website of Howard Schwartz z"l | Buy Before You Were Born Carolyn Starman Hessel, longtime director of the Jewish Book Council, whose nickname was "the Jewish Oprah" | Jewish Book Council Esme Raji Codell, author of one of my favorites middle-grade novels Vive La Paris | Website of Esme Raji Codell | Buy Vive la Paris David Levithan, author of the 2004 young adult novel Wide Awake, which was reissued as Wide Awake Now in 2024 because its themes of politics and protest are more relevant than ever | David Levithan on Wikipedia | Buy Wide Awake Now I'm celebrating Jewish Book Month by participating in the Jewish Book Council's "Share Your Shelf, Share Your Story" project. I will post a photo on social media each day of Jewish Book Month, November 13 through December 13, 2025, showing a Jewish book from my personal collection with a comment about why the book is special to me. See Facebook or Instagram. CREDITS: Produced by Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel Co-sponsored by the Association of Jewish Libraries Sister podcast: Nice Jewish Books Theme Music: The Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band Newsletter: bookoflifepodcast.substack.com Facebook Discussion Group: Jewish Kidlit Mavens Facebook Page: Facebook.com/bookoflifepodcast Instagram: @bookoflifepodcast Support the Podcast: Shop or Donate Your feedback is welcome! Please write to bookoflifepodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 561-206-2473.

Dark Library: Edgar Allan Poe @ After Hours Theatre Company - 9.1 out of 10! Exceptional Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! Nov 14 – 23, 2025. www.latheatrebites.com

Public hearing over Dakota Pacific's Kimball Junction town scheduled, Summit County Friends of the Library host final used book sale before moving to Skullcandy building, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Jason Stinsmen shares details about Revolution Ski and Blade — a local ski and rollerblade team and Executive Director of PC Tots Sue Banerjee shares details on some new openings and how city and county public funding applies for working families.

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Our heroes were visiting the library to do some research, but soon find themselves in a battle with a crazed automaton.This episode was named by our Patron member Kerri and voted on by all of our patrons. They also get the outtakes at the end of episodes.We would love for you to become a Patron of our podcast You can join us on our Patreon Page.Cast:Brook Bullock - Dungeon Master (Twitter)Kyri Hester - Moxie, Tiefling Bard (Instagram)Connor Shenold - Sable, Half-elf RogueJohnnie Payne - August E. Greymoor, Human Fighter (Instagram)Michael Cross - Dr. Elias Stone, Human Cleric (Twitter)Special Thanks:Theme Music - Ovani SoundSound Effects and additional music courtesy of Jeffrey McBride (Facebook) Table Top Audio, dScryb.com , and Monument Studios Red Dirt DnD Music and sound effects management sponsored by Soundly.Dice for the cast of Red Dirt DnD provided by Esty Way Gaming.You can find Red Dirt DnD on Facebook and on our website: RedDirtDND.comThere's also new content on our YouTube pages, just search for Red Dirt DnD.We would love for you to become a Patron of our podcast, you can join us on our Patreon Page.Red Dirt DnD is a Red Dirt RPG, LLC production.

Debbie Monterrey previews the Storytelling Festival at the St Louis County Library with library President Kristin Sorth.

Diane Mizrachi is the Jewish and Israeli Studies Librarian at UCLA. She discusses her work on the Academic Reading Format International Study and the discovery of Nazi-looted books in the UCLA Library. SHOW NOTES: Shoham, Snunith, and Diane Mizrachi. "Library anxiety among undergraduates: A study of Israeli B. Ed students." The journal of academic librarianship 27, no. 4 (2001): 305-311. Mizrachi, Diane, Alicia M. Salaz, Serap Kurbanoglu, Joumana Boustany, and ARFIS Research Group. "Academic reading format preferences and behaviors among university students worldwide: A comparative survey analysis." PloS one 13, no. 5 (2018): e0197444. Mizrachi, Diane, and Alicia M. Salaz. "Reading format attitudes in the time of COVID." The Journal of Academic Librarianship 48, no. 4 (2022): 102552. Mizrachi, Diane, and Michal Bušek. "Discovery and recovery: Uncovering Nazi looted books in the UCLA library and repatriation efforts." College & Research Libraries 84, no. 6 (2023): 920. Mizrachi, Diane. "Digitized Collections and Provenance Issues: Who Owns What?." In Digital Libraries Across Continents, pp. 209-230. Routledge. (chapter in book edited by Alicia & Le Yang) Research Notes: Michael Stern is an associate professor of German and Scandinavian at the University of Oregon. He talks about his new book "Thinking Nietzsche with Africana Thought: Towards an Alluvial Poetic of Worlding." SHOW NOTES: Ifi Amadiume: "Male Daughters Female Husbands" ‘'''''''''''''''''''''''': "Reinventing Africa: Matriarchy, Religion, and Culture" Oyeronke Oyewumi: "The Invention of Women" Fabienne Eboussi Boulaga: "Muntu in Crisis: African Authenticity and Philosophy" Friedrich Nietzsche: “On Truth and Lies in an Extra Moral Sense” Oregon Humanities Center: https://ohc.uoregon.edu Undergraduate Perspectives: Emma Kersgaard talks about her experience as a Humanities Undergraduate Archival Fellow.

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This week on the Financial Planner Life podcast, Sam Oakes speaks with James Westpfel, a financial planner at Foster Denovo, who shares his career journey from self-employed to employed and how going hyper-local helped him build a thriving client base from scratch.After 22 years working in a building society, James made the leap into self-employment. With no client book and no lead funnel, he turned to his local community for opportunity. His strategy? Show up in person, build trust and offer financial guidance where people needed it most.By setting up a weekly financial advice clinic in a local community library, James became a familiar, approachable presence. That hyper-local client strategy helped him win over 40 clients organically, through word of mouth and relationships built face-to-face.In this episode, James opens up about:✅ His transition from redundancy to retraining as a financial planner✅ The highs and lows of being a self-employed financial planner✅ How he used a hyper-local strategy to win clients and build trust✅ Why he moved to an employed role at Foster Denovo✅ How structure and support have helped him thrive, managing a book of 170 clients✅ What financial planners should consider when choosing between self-employed and employed pathsIf you're exploring a financial planner career, looking for new ways to connect with clients, or considering the realities of self-employed vs employed advice, this episode is packed with insight and real-world experience.00:00 – Intro: Why finding clients is the hardest part  00:30 – Redundancy after 22 years in banking  01:45 – From cashier to branch manager: James' early career  04:00 – The reality of high street banking and community connection  06:20 – Is banking still a good route into financial planning?  08:00 – Retraining at 42: Overcoming fears and starting again  09:40 – Finding opportunities after qualification  10:20 – Choosing the self-employed route in financial advice  11:30 – The biggest challenge: confidence and standing out  12:40 – The hyper-local idea that changed everything  14:00 – Setting up a financial advice clinic in a community library  16:00 – Becoming “The Library Guy” and winning 40+ clients  18:10 – Why James works with clients of all wealth levels  19:40 – Building a referral network with care and integrity  22:00 – Hyper-local visibility: how trust builds trust  24:00 – Connecting with local businesses and schools  26:30 – From library pop-ups to career opportunities  27:20 – Why James chose to join Foster Denovo  29:00 – Managing 170 clients: structure, support, and growth  30:30 – Balancing work, family, and purpose  32:00 – Keeping the community work alive at Foster Denovo  34:00 – Advice for planners considering employed vs self-employed  36:00 – Final thoughts: trust, career clarity, and client care  Be sure to follow Financial Planner life on YouTube for extra content about career development within Financial Planning. Reach out to sam@financialplannerlife.com in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or podcast production. Want to appear on the Financial Planner Life podcast? Drop Sam a message.

In Mary Wilkins Freeman's short story "Luella Miller," a tale is told about a woman named Luella, who is prone to hysterics and drains the energy from everyone around her. Is she just a woman in need of help? Or something much, much more sinister?   Read Freeman's story on the Library of America "Story of the Week" site or listen to it via the Podcastle podcast, here: ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcastle-650-luella-miller/id276266378?i=1000496354075    Recommended in this episode: Rachel Harrison's Play Nice and Lora Senf's The Nighthouse Keeper   NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.    UP NEXT: The Graveyard Apartment by Mariko Koike Buy our books here, including our newest Toil and Trouble.   

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Pam Grossman is a writer, curator, and teacher of magical practice and history. She isthe host of the internationally beloved podcast, The Witch Wave and the author ofWaking the Witch and What Is A Witch. Her newest book, Magic Maker- The Enchanted Path to Creativity has just launched. She is also co-editor and co-author of theWitchcraft volume of Taschen's Library of Esoterica series. Her writing has appeared innumerous media outlets, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, TIME.com, andmany more. She divides her time between Brooklyn and the Western Catskillsalongside her husband and their two feline familiars.www.pamgrossman.comInstagram @phantasmaphilePodcast – The Witch WaveWe talked about:Women and surrealist art OccultureHer podcast, The Witch WaveCapitalism and magicBeing visible as a witchBeing taken seriously by the mainstream media when talking about magicWitchcraft - The Taschen AnthologyHer new book Magic MakerArchetypes of magic – Witch, Magician and Magic MakerWhy creativity is vital nowIn the Extended Episode – just $3 a month on www.patreon.com/lucyhpearceWe dive deeper into capitalism and magic, bring the Taschen anthology of Witchcraft to life, women artists who are just coming into mainstream awareness and the work of Amy Hale bringing forward the work of Ithell Colquhoun.ResourcesAmy Hale – Creative Magic EpisodeArtists mentioned: Leonora CarringtonRemedios VaroHilma af KlintIthell ColquhounAgnes PeltonGertrude AbercrombieLeonore FiniPamela Colman Smith Waking the Witch Magic Maker- The Enchanted Path to Creativity Witchcraft volume of Taschen's Library of Esoterica series – ed. Jessica Hundley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Featuring small trails of Death Valley National Park, over a few days, Mike and Dusty explore Natural Bridge, Artist Pallette, Stovepipe Wells, and Devil's Golf Course, foursmall adventure worth tagging onto longer hiking trails in Death Valley National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangCheck out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop talks with Jessica Talisman, founder of Contextually and creator of the Ontology Pipeline, about the deep connections between knowledge management, library science, and the emerging world of AI systems. Together they explore how controlled vocabularies, ontologies, and metadata shape meaning for both humans and machines, why librarianship has lessons for modern tech, and how cultural context influences what we call “knowledge.” Jessica also discusses the rise of AI librarians, the problem of “AI slop,” and the need for collaborative, human-centered knowledge ecosystems. You can learn more about her work at Ontology Pipeline and find her writing and talks on LinkedIn.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Stewart Alsop welcomes Jessica Talisman to discuss Contextually, ontologies, and how controlled vocabularies ground scalable systems.05:00 They compare philosophy's ontology with information science, linking meaning, categorization, and sense-making for humans and machines.10:00 Jessica explains why SQL and Postgres can't capture knowledge complexity and how neuro-symbolic systems add context and interoperability.15:00 The talk turns to library science's split from big data in the 1990s, metadata schemas, and the FAIR principles of findability and reuse.20:00 They discuss neutrality, bias in corporate vocabularies, and why “touching grass” matters for reconciling internal and external meanings.25:00 Conversation shifts to interpretability, cultural context, and how Western categorical thinking differs from China's contextual knowledge.30:00 Jessica introduces process knowledge, documentation habits, and the danger of outsourcing how-to understanding.35:00 They explore knowledge as habit, the tension between break-things culture and library design thinking, and early AI experiments.40:00 Libraries' strategic use of AI, metadata precision, and the emerging role of AI librarians take focus.45:00 Stewart connects data labeling, Surge AI, and the economics of good data with Jessica's call for better knowledge architectures.50:00 They unpack content lifecycle, provenance, and user context as the backbone of knowledge ecosystems.55:00 The talk closes on automation limits, human-in-the-loop design, and Jessica's vision for collaborative consulting through Contextually.Key InsightsOntology is about meaning, not just data structure. Jessica Talisman reframes ontology from a philosophical abstraction into a practical tool for knowledge management—defining how things relate and what they mean within systems. She explains that without clear categories and shared definitions, organizations can't scale or communicate effectively, either with people or with machines.Controlled vocabularies are the foundation of AI literacy. Jessica emphasizes that building a controlled vocabulary is the simplest and most powerful way to disambiguate meaning for AI. Machines, like people, need context to interpret language, and consistent terminology prevents the “hallucinations” that occur when systems lack semantic grounding.Library science predicted today's knowledge crisis. Stewart and Jessica trace how, in the 1990s, tech went down the path of “big data” while librarians quietly built systems of metadata, ontologies, and standards like schema.org. Today's AI challenges—interoperability, reliability, and information overload—mirror problems library science has been solving for decades.Knowledge is culturally shaped. Drawing from Patrick Lambe's work, Jessica notes that Western knowledge systems are category-driven, while Chinese systems emphasize context. This cultural distinction explains why global AI models often miss nuance or moral voice when trained on limited datasets.Process knowledge is disappearing. The West has outsourced its “how-to” knowledge—what Jessica calls process knowledge—to other countries. Without documentation habits, we risk losing the embodied know-how that underpins manufacturing, engineering, and even creative work.Automation cannot replace critical thinking. Jessica warns against treating AI as “room service.” Automation can support, but not substitute, human judgment. Her own experience with a contract error generated by an AI tool underscores the importance of review, reflection, and accountability in human–machine collaboration.Collaborative consulting builds knowledge resilience. Through her consultancy, Contextually, Jessica advocates for “teaching through doing”—helping teams build their own ontologies and vocabularies rather than outsourcing them. Sustainable knowledge systems, she argues, depend on shared understanding, not just good technology.

Dare to Dream with Debbi Dachinger KEN LLOYD: The Soul-Infused Walk-In Unlocking the Library of Creation Podcast Highlights: -Unlocking the mystery: What exactly is the Library of Creation? -A deep dive into Earth's energetic transformation — what's unfolding in the collective field of humanity right now. -How to stay grounded and aligned amid global upheaval, polarity, and rapid frequency shifts. -The evolutionary leap ahead — what's next for healers, lightworkers, and wayshowers of the New Earth. Guest Resources What if everything you've ever believed about healing — your trauma, your story, your limits — was slowing you down? Today, you'll meet Ken Lloyd, a multidimensional healer and soul-infused walk-in whose very presence realigns energy, dissolves distortion, and activates remembrance of your original design. Stay with us — because in the next hour, you'll not only hear about transformation… you'll feel it. This conversation carries codes from The Library of Creation itself — a living, multidimensional field of Source intelligence that restores coherence to your energy system and awakens your infinite potential. To learn more: https://kenlloydofficial.com/

This episode guides dietitians through their first client session, covering how to handle pre-session anxiety, create a strong opening, frame effective questions, and set manageable goals. It emphasizes the importance of grounding introductions, using open-ended questions, and ending sessions with realistic, collaborative goals. The episode highlights the benefits of structured practice and resources available in the 'library', a membership program offering client rapport-building prompts, motivational interviewing examples, and flexible intake frameworks. It aims to help dietitians build confidence, improve communication skills and achieve better client outcomes.

Send us a textImagine: a quietly majestic, lusciously colorful, resplendently book-and-plant-filled, naturally-lit, immaculately-vibed open space for queer and trans people of all ages–including youth, families, and elders–and all the folks they love. Now imagine that space isn't a dream, but a real place–one that celebrates queer stories, fosters connection, and helps young people see themselves reflected in the pages they turn. Today In the Den, Sara and special guest Jake Stepansky are stepping into that space — the QT Library, a community-built sanctuary of belonging in Boston.Special Guest: Jake Stepansky Jake Stepansky (he/any) is a culture and care worker based in Brooklyn, NY.He is the co-founder and board president of the QT Library – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to bring a brick-and-mortar LGBTQIA+ library and substance-free community space to Boston. Jake is the Producer of Festival Presentations for the Under the Radar Festival, and works with private clients as a professional organizer and decluttering coach. Jake honed his skills as an arts worker and educator at Forklift Danceworks, Marty Pottenger's Art At Work, Pomegranate Arts, the Office for the Arts at Harvard, and more. Find him on Instagram at @jakebookplantsky.Links from the Show: QT Library: https://www.qtlibrary.org/ Under the Radar: https://utrfest.org/ Find Jake on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakebookplantsky Join Mama Dragons today: www.mamadragons.org In the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at www.mamadragons.org.  Support the showConnect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

The Paul Rudolph Tour Episode: A Well-Placed Tik-Tok Ad, Halston, A Special Apartment, The Paul Rudolph Building, A Rectangular Walkthrough, Rust, Rot, FDR's Library and Home, Archives for Forever.The Building: https://www.paulrudolph.institute/

A group of Wellington students have turned a page on history today, moving some of the last books into the capital's redeveloped central Library. Te Matapihi was forced to close its doors in 2019 when it was deemed earthquake prone but is set to reopen next year, after a spend of $216 million. Nick James reports.

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/72MuUf2KsN8Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; VWB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth, VWB Matthew Appel and Br. Craig Graham as we welcome Chelsea Hansen, Curator of the Washington Masonic Library and Museum .To learn more about the Washington Masonic Library and Museum, please visit:https://www.masonscare.org/library-museumhttps://www.facebook.com/WashingtonMasonicLibraryandMuseum#Please consider supporting the show with a small monthly donation:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/theworkingtoolspodcast/subscribeOur Website:http://www.TheWorkingToolsPodcast.comFollow us on Facebook!http://Facebook.TheWorkingToolsPodcast.comSPOTIFY: http://Spotify.TheWorkingToolsPodcast.comiTunes: http://itunes.TheWorkingToolsPodcast.comDISCLAIMER: Our opinions are our own, and do not reflect the opinions or stances of the various Grand Lodges or regular Lodges around the world.Freemasonry, Free masonry, Free mason, Mason, MasonicDISCLAIMER: Our opinions are our own, and do not reflect the opinions or stances of the various Grand Lodges or regular Lodges around the world.

Working parents rely on childcare infrastructure, and as working parent became an ever-larger proportion of the American workforce from the 1960s onward, the lack of accessible, affordable, quality childcare became a major political and cultural issue. In her dissertation research, Julia Fournier, PhD candidate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, traces the history of childcare in the United States from the late-1960s to the mid-1990s. Among Fournier's sources is the archive of Catalyst, Inc., an advocacy group promoting women's interest in the workplace, held in the Hagley Library. Her findings suggest that a confluence of public and private pressures has prevented the development of a coherent federal childcare policy, much less a universal childcare infrastructure. In support of her work, Fournier received finding from the Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society at the Hagley Museum and Library. For more information, and more Hagley History Hangouts, visit us online at hagley.org. To make a donation underwriting this program and others like it please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/underwriting-donation-tickets-1470779985529?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Send me a Text!Kim Myers, Lauren's mom, is a storyteller with a heart as big. Her debut children's book, Annie Bea: The Colorful Day, captures her love for animals, laughter, and finding joy in life's simple moments.Inspired by her real-life border collie, Annie, Kim brings to life a tale that reminds readers—young and old—that every day can be a colorful one when you chase curiosity and kindness.Beyond writing, Kim is passionate about building community through her Free Little Library project, sharing her love for books and encouraging others to slow down, read more, and give back. Her resilience, creativity, and belief that positivity comes full circle shine through everything she does.You can connect with Kim and follow along her colorful journey at

Top Stories for November 8th Publish Date: November 8th From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, November 8th and Happy Birthday to Margaret Mitchell I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Lawrenceville's Hooper-Renwick Themed Library earns Redevelopment Project of the Year honors Rick Case Bikes for Kids Accepting Bicycle Donations Gwinnett Tech boards earn statewide honors for exemplary leadership and governance All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: Kia Mall of Georgia STORY 1: Lawrenceville's Hooper-Renwick Themed Library earns Redevelopment Project of the Year honors The Hooper-Renwick Themed Library in Lawrenceville just snagged the title of Medium Redevelopment Project of the Year at the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit—and honestly, it’s well-deserved. This isn’t just a library. It’s a reimagining of the historic Hooper-Renwick School, once the only public school for Black students in Gwinnett County. Now, it’s a space that blends the past and present—a library, a museum, a place for storytelling and connection. The project preserves the school’s legacy while creating a vibrant community hub. STORY 2: Rick Case Bikes for Kids Accepting Bicycle Donations Got an old bike collecting dust? Rick Case Bikes for Kids is back, and they’re asking the community to help spread some holiday magic. Through Dec. 20, Rick Case dealerships are accepting gently used bicycles to give to kids who might not otherwise have one. For 44 years, this program has delivered over 122,000 bikes to children through groups like Boys & Girls Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, and local schools. “A first bike is unforgettable,” says Rita Case, CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group. “For many of these kids, it’s their first taste of freedom.” Drop-offs are easy—locations in Duluth and Roswell are open daily. STORY 3: Gwinnett Tech boards earn statewide honors for exemplary leadership and governance Gwinnett Technical College is having a moment—two big milestones worth celebrating. First, the Gwinnett Tech Foundation Board of Trustees was named a 2025 Role Model Board, a pretty big deal in the world of technical education. Why? Because it’s only given to boards that go above and beyond in leadership, advocacy, and making a real difference. And then there’s this: for the 16th year in a row, every single member of the Gwinnett Tech Board of Directors earned certification. Sixteen years! That’s dedication. “These achievements show just how committed our boards are to student success and workforce development,” said Dr. Glen Cannon, Gwinnett Tech’s president. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets STORY 4: Stolen trailer leads Gwinnett police to cache of guns and drugs in Doraville home What started as a stolen trailer report in Norcross turned into something much bigger—a stash of guns and drugs uncovered in Doraville, according to Gwinnett County police. It began on Oct. 30, when officers used Flock license plate readers to track the stolen trailer to a vehicle tied to Matthew Davis. A visit to Davis’s home revealed the trailer, now sporting a swapped license plate. But that wasn’t all. A search warrant led officers to more than 30 firearms, fentanyl, meth, and prescription drugs inside the house. No charges yet, but detectives are asking for tips. STORY 5: Mall of Georgia preparing for the holidays and visits with Santa Santa’s back at the Mall of Georgia, and he’s ready for his close-up! You can catch him at the Simon Photo Experience all the way through Christmas Eve. Pro tip: hours vary, so snag a reservation if you can. But Santa’s not just sticking to photos—he’s making the rounds. On Nov. 15, he’ll join the Grinch and Papa Elf for the Tree Lighting Ceremony (7 p.m.), complete with live reindeer, face painting, and *The Polar Express*. Got a furry friend? Pet photos with Santa are happening Nov. 23, 6:30–8:30 p.m. And for families with special needs, there’s a quieter event Dec. 7, 8:30–10 a.m. STORY 6: FIRST LOOK: COhatch Lawrenceville set to open Monday COhatch is bringing its coworking magic to Lawrenceville, opening Monday, Nov. 10, at 190 S. Clayton St. This isn’t your typical office—it’s 30 private offices, four meeting rooms, event space, and even a patio for when you need a little fresh air (or just an excuse to work outside). The vibe? Community-focused. Think high-speed internet, shared kitchens, and spaces designed to connect people from all walks of life. “We want to create inspiring spaces right in the heart of neighborhoods,” says COhatch CEO Matt Davis. STORY 7: Gwinnett Stripers Launch 'Hooked on Books' Reading Program The Gwinnett Stripers are stepping up to the plate with *Hooked on Books*—their first-ever free reading program for elementary students in Gwinnett County. Here’s the deal: read four books, “round the bases,” and score two free tickets to a 2026 Stripers game. Teachers and staff? You’re in on the free tickets, too. Schools can join in two ways: - **Campus Assembly:** Chopper the Groundhog and friends bring the hype with a 30-minute pep rally (if you’re within 15 miles of Coolray Field). - **Virtual Option:** A fun video and all the details sent straight to you. The program runs Jan. 12–March 16, with an April 1 deadline. Details at GoStripers.com. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Ingles Markets Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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