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In this, our return episode of the University of Alberta’s Makerspaces and Beyond, we journey back into what it means to be a makerspace – or not a makerspace, within a library-related space. Now, join us as we dive back into the journey with a dive into the Digital Scholarship Center, also known as the DSC!Theme SongMusic: Vlad Gluschenko – ForestLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.enProduction CreditsNatasha D’Amours, Emily Jensen, Jennie McCurdy, Andy Zhang, Brett Sheehan, and Ethan Tonack.Music CreditsMirror by The Weather Station

In our first episode of the new year, we sat down with Mallory Chipman, Edmonton Public Library’s previous Musician in Residence (MIR). A unique program exclusively available for Edmontonian musicians, both established and aspiring, Mallory shares with us her unique, professional insights into and experiences with this incredible program.Theme SongMusic: Vlad Gluschenko – ForestLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.enProduction CreditsNatasha D’Amours, Emily Jensen, Jennie McCurdy, Andy Zhang, Brett Sheehan, and Ethan Tonack.Music Credits:Big Sky Country by Mallory Chipman

We are excited to close our 2024 year holiday season by taking our listeners to Makerspaces and Beyond! In this episode, we will be featuring two of the University of Alberta’s on-campus makerspaces (or makerspace-adjacent places): featuring interviews with Lani and Yeh-in (from the Elko Engineering Garage), as well as Liz and Jessica (with the University of Alberta Library).Theme SongMusic: Vlad Gluschenko – ForestLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.enProduction CreditsNatasha D’Amours, Emily Jensen, Jennie McCurdy, Brett Sheehan, and Ethan Tonack.Music Credits:Shchedryk by Anita EcclestonSnowbirds by Sean Davis Newton

Gifting library books is maybe not the best practice, so join us as we get ready for the holiday season by talking with two independent bookstores in amiskwacîwâskahikan: Julie and Moriah from Magpie Books and Ben and Celine from Paper Birch Books. Theme SongMusic: Vlad Gluschenko – ForestLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.enProduction CreditsNatasha D’Amours, Emily Jensen, Jennie McCurdy, Brett Sheehan, Ethan Tonack, and Andy ZhangMusic Credits:Magpie to the Morning by Neko Case Chanson de Clara by Michel Jonasz

Join us for our FunDrive episode featuring three of Edmonton’s Alternative Libraries: featuring CJSR’s Music Library, the University of Alberta’s Bike Library and Workshop, and APIRG’s Public Library (including their unique Zine Collection). Theme Song Music: Vlad Gluschenko – Forest License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Production Credits Natasha D’Amours, Emily Jensen, Jennie McCurdy, Brett Sheehan, Ethan Tonack, and Andy Zhang Music Credits Wish Upon a Storm by Jon Comyn Bicycle Race by Queen Prairie Skies Forever by Stem Champ In a Dream by Trace Mountains

(This episode aired, originally, on September 27, 2024.) Join us for a virtual visit to Edmonton Public Library’s Strathcona Branch! Jessie Enns-Power takes SHOUT correspondent Brett Sheehan on a tour, both historical and current, of EPL’s Strathcona Branch. Theme Song Music: Vlad Gluschenko – Forest License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Production Credits Brett Sheehan Music Credits Lipstick by Ghostkeeper Phantom Heart by LEATHERS Exhale by iskwē

(The original episode aired in March 2018. This rerun (with update) aired August 23, 2024.) This month, we dive back into our voices from yester-year by revisiting S02E07 – Libraries And Homelessness. This episode features interviews with Hilary Kirkpatrick, Lee-Ann Wittig, and Natalya Brettle. This summer rerun also begins with updates on the interviews and projects (relevant now, in the summer of 2024), so there’s something for all listeners (both new and returning)! Theme Song Music: Anoop Hariharan (anoopScoop) – Leaves

(The original episode aired in December 2022. This rerun (with update) aired July 25, 2024.) This month, we dive back into our voices from yester-year by revisiting S07EP04 – Librarians Online. This episode features an interview with Jen Waters (aka “the Feisty Librarian), as well as a roundtable discussion on online resources (like podcasts and books). This summer rerun also begins with updates on the interviews and projects (relevant now, in the summer of 2024), as well as some new recommendations from our Shout Team in 2024 as well, so there’s something for all listeners (both new and returning)! Theme Song Music: Anoop Hariharan (anoopScoop) – Leaves

(The original episode aired in November 2017. This rerun (with update) aired June 27, 2024.) This month, we dive back into our voices from yester-year by revisiting S02E03 – Indigenous Storytelling. In this episode, we feature interviews with Sheila Laroque, Kayla Larson, and Lese Skidmore, as well as a poetry reading by Norma Dunning. This summer rerun also begins with updates on the interviews and projects (relevant now, in the summer of 2024), so there’s something for all listeners (both new and returning)! Theme Song Music: Anoop Hariharan (anoopScoop) – Leaves

Join us for a look behind the scenes of CJSR’s music library. Chad Brunet, CJSR Program Director and Acting Station Manager, takes SHOUT correspondent Brett Sheehan through a trove of musical treasures in the basement of the University of Alberta Students’ Union Building Join us, field trip style, to learn how music is collected and selected for your favourite campus radio station.Production CreditsAndy Zhang, Brett Sheehan, Jintia Ross-Van Mierlo, Joelle Reiniger, Michael Kobewka,Music CreditsSister to Sister by Mallory ChipmanWish Upon a Storm by Jom ComynTheme SongBeanbag Fight by Scanglobe

It’s a special time on the Library School calendar. Every year, at about this time, future librarians gather at the Forum for Information Professionals—FIP for short—to share research on everything from censorship to cataloguing. The theme for this year’s conference was “All Inclusive, Library Style: Access and Acceptance in 2024.” On today’s episode of SHOUT for Libraries, Shout correspondent and FIP co-chair, Michael Kobewka, will sit down with FIP presenters to dig into issues of access and inclusion in libraries and archives.

This guest episode discusses the impact that artificial intelligence has on our youngest digital citizens. Join us as we delve into children’s reactions to AI devices, the benefits and risks, and the role libraries can play as digital literacy educators.Created by:Mikaela LeBlancGift NwokolohJoelle ReinigerAmanda RobinsonReferences:American Library Association. (February 4, 2019). “Artificial Intelligence.” https://www.ala.org/tools/future/trends/artificialintelligence.Andries, V., & Robertson, J. (2023). “Alexa doesn’t have that many feelings”: Children’s understanding of AI through interactions with smart speakers in their homes. Available as ArXiv preprint: https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.05597CFLA-FCAB. (n.d.). CFLA Statement: AI and Copyright and its application in Cultural Heritage Institutions. http://cfla-fcab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CFLA-FCAB_Statement_on_AI__Authorship-1.docx.pdfCFLA-FCAB & CARL-ABRC. (2022). Brief to the Government of Canada: Consultation on a Modern Framework for Ar

Librarians navigate the complex world of information ethics and digital citizenship has more than its share of ethical landmines. Luckily, there’s a course for that. In LIS 530: Technology Information and Society delves into contemporary debates in the area of digital sociology. Today’s guest episode is a podcast produced for LIS 530. It’s a deep dive into share-enting culture, and the issues of privacy and consent.The voices you’ll hear are Monica Maddaford and one of our Shout team members, Lothian Taylor.

In this episode, we revisit classic spooky stories from around Edmonton.

This is a rerun of Episode One, Season One. Ryan and Jesse take a look at the role libraries can play in healing with Indigenous communities in Canada.

What happens when librarians go wild? Well, you’ll know from this episode. We bring you spicy reviews of Madonna’s aptly titled book, Sex, and other controversial titles from the stacks in the Bruce Peel Special Collection. Anne Elefante, a member of the Future Librarians for Intellectual Freedom shared banned library books with us, and you’d be surprised by what is banned. Finally, we have SLIS’ own Dr. Danielle Allard talking about her work on a sex workers database.~~~~Music credits:intro: freesound.org/people/B_Sean/sounds/421888/

Listen to the unique items our campus libraries hold. Hear about our map collections, rare books, and new technology such as robots you can take home and program! Listen to a review of Susan Orlean’s The Library Book and hear about librarians favourite items in our collections.Library Treasures originally aired January 18, 2019.

Rerun of S01E03: This episode explores the use, and non-use, of Internet filters in libraries with three Edmonton librarians: Allison Stewart, Director at the Stony Plain Public Library, Dan Mirau, Library Director and Director of Learning Enhancement Projects at the Concordia University of Edmonton; and Sandra Shores, Senior IT and Facilities Officer at the University of Alberta Libraries.

Shhhhh. Or not? Listen up for an exploration of library soundscapes. This episode features a collection of ambient sound recordings from Edmonton Public Library and the University of Alberta's Rutherford Library.Musical Credit:The rendition of "Downtown", by Tony Hatch, that aired on this episode was performed by the Edmonton Downtown Men's Choir during one of the group's rehearsals at the Stanley A. Milner Library. The choir is a community outreach program of the Sing for Life Society of Alberta.

A roundtable discussion with some of the student presenters from the 2023 Forum for Information Professionals (FIP) Conference, with the theme of: "LIS and the Climate Crisis: Transforming Talk into Action".Tunes courtesy of the Internet Archive.Acapulco Marimbas. “La Bamba” & “La Golondrina”, Marimba Echoes From South Of The Border, London Records, 1969, https://archive.org/details/acapulco-marimbas-marimba-echoes-from-south-of-the-border_202303/09+Sabor+a+M_.mp3Politics of Libraries - Upcoming March & April speaker serieshttps://sites.google.com/view/politicsoflibraries/politicsoflib23?authuser=0&pli=1 FIP 2023 presentations will be posted at the University of Alberta's Aviary repository:https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/

Thank you to Eric August for agreeing to chat about the Edmonton Tool Library. You can find out more about the Edmonton Tool Library on their website and social media, listed below. http://www.edmontontoollibrary.ca/https://www.facebook.com/yegtoollibraryhttps://www.instagram.com/yegtoollibrary/https://twitter.com/yegtoollibrary?lang=enSound from Zapsplat.comInterview and editing by: Christina HarbakHosted by: Jereme WilsonMusic Selection by: Olesya Komarnytska

Interview with Jen the Feisty LibrarianBio: Jen Waters is a librarian and sessional instructor in Edmonton. She loves oatmeal, dresses with pockets, visits to Tofino, and neighbourhood walks with her husband Jeff and dog Dolly Pawton.Twitter: @Feisty_WatersMusic credits - Internet Archivehttps://archive.org/details/lp_something-festive_various-baja-marimba-band-burt-bacharac/disc1/02.04.+God+Rest+Ye+Merry%2C+Gentlemen.mp3 Recomendations:JeremeI Don’t Even Own a Television Episode 110: The Way of the Shadow Wolves (W/ Jeb Lund) https://www.idontevenownatelevision.com/2018/07/08/110-the-way-of-the-shadow-wolves-w-jeb-lund/I Don’t Even Own a Television Episode 077 ICP: Behind the Paint  (pt. 1 of 2) https://www.idontevenownatelevision.com/2017/03/19/077-behind-the-paint/ I Don’t Even Own a Television Episode 078 ICP: Behind the Paint  (pt. 2 of 2) https://www.idontevenownatelevision.com/2017/04/04/078-icp-behind-the-paint-pt-2-of-2/PaulaPleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good, written and gather

S07E03 - Recommended resourcesChristinaThe Prison Abolition issue (Sept/Oct 2021) - Briarpatch magazineEar Hustle podcast by RadiotopiaPaulaThe Life Sentences of Rik McWhinney (2022) by Rik McWhinney, edited by Jason DemersDanPolicing Black lives : state violence in Canada from slavery to the present (2017) by Robyn MaynardPolicing Indigenous movements : dissent and the security state (2018) by Andrew Crosby & Jeffrey MonaghanSafer for all: Report and Recommendations of the Community Safety and Well-Being Task Force (March 2021)YEG Police Violence ArchiveCBC Deadly Force Database Alberta Police Misconduct DatabaseCBC News April 2022 articleMarimba tune courtesy of the Internet Archive.Baja Marimba Band. “Moonglow (Picnic theme).” Baja Marimba Band, A&M Records, 1964, https://archive.org/details/lp_baja-marimba-band_baja-marimba-band/disc1/02.01.+Moonglow+(Picnic+Theme).mp3.

Part two of an exploration of librarianship and the "justice" system.

Part one of an exploration of librarianship and the "justice' system.

In our previous two episodes, we learned more about patron-perpetrated sexual harassment through research conducted by Dr. Danielle Allard, Dr. Tami Oliphant and Angela Lieu. This episode, we sat down with Sam Pearson, Director of the University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre so see  what libraries can do and what resources are available.**Content Warning** This episode delves into topics of sexual harassment and workplace trauma, which may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself and, if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Resources can be found below. Resources:General Info: 211University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre: 780-492-9771 Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton: 780-423-4121 Alberta One Line for Sexual Violence: 1-866-403-8000 Music Credits:Beanbag Fight by Scanglobe

This episode is part 2 of our interview with Dr. Danielle Allard and Dr. Tami Oliphant on their research on patron-perpetrated sexual harassment, done in collaboration Angela Lieu. **Content Warning** This episode delves into topics of sexual harassment and workplace trauma, which may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself and, if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Resources can be found below. Resources:General Info: 211University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre: 780-492-9771 Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton: 780-423-4121 Alberta One Line for Sexual Violence: 1-866-403-8000 Music Credits:Beanbag Fight by ScanglobeAlgorithms by Chad Crouch

4 years ago, the S4Ls team interviewed Dr. Danielle Allard, Dr. Tami Oliphant and Angela Lieu to learn more about sexual harassment in the library. This episode, we had the opportunity to chat with them again to see where their research is today and learn more about patron-perpetrated sexual harassment. Tune in next month to hear part 2!**Content Warning** This episode delves into topics of sexual harassment and workplace trauma, which may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself and, if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Resources can be found below.Resources:General Info: 211University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre: 780-492-9771 Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton: 780-423-4121 Alberta One Line for Sexual Violence: 1-866-403-8000Music Credits:Beanbag Fight by Scanglobe

This year, the Shout for Libraries team is taking a deep dive into policing, incarceration, and the concept of public safety within public libraries. To get the ball rolling, we headed back to season 2 for an interview on sexual harassment in the library with Dr. Danielle Allard, Dr. Tami Oliphant, and Angela Lieu. Then we jumped to season 4 for an episode of In the Stacks that discusses, quite literally, police in the library.  Music Credits:Beanbag Fight by Scanglobe

This episode, join us for our first ever virtual workplace holiday party. Our hosts gathered to share some of their favourite media from the past year, from books and music to TV shows and podcasts. The best part, you can find all their recommendations for free at your local public library!Music Credits:Beanbag Fight by ScanglobeCan't Let Go by Robert Plant and Alison KraussUnsmart Lady by Dry CleaningSound Effects: Zapsplat

This episode brings back the familiar voice of S4Ls alum Joel Blechinger. We sat down to discuss his investigations into the information literacy habits of conspiracy theorists in the QAnon movement.Music Credits:Beanbag Fight by Scanglobe

In this Fundrive Episode, we delved into the world of alternative libraries. In our round table-esque discussion, we explored the library-ization of different materials and the sharing economy. We also took a closer look at different types of alternative libraries, such as seed libraries and tool libraries.Music Credits:Beanbag Fight by ScanglobeAlgorithms by Chad Crouch

This epsiode, we dived into the world of library crime, exploring little free libraries and...theft? Then we delved into the world of library heists and discussed the repatriation of cultural artifacts before moving onto an exploration of cultural heritage. Finally, we ended with a look at the true crime genre with some true crime book recommendations.Music Credits:Beanbag Fight by Scanglobe

In our final episode of the season, our hosts reflect on some of the fascinating media they've consumed over the past year. From theraputic media to media deemed as transcendental to those secret guilty pleasure, our host share all on the media that's helped them get through the pandemic.Music Credits:Beanbag Fight by Scanglobe

In the second part of our DigitalNWT episode, we continue talking with Jacey Firth-Hagan and Kyle Napier to learn more about Digital NWT, a digital literacy education project. Then, we sit down with Jessie Curell to learn about Hands on Media Education and digital storytelling.Music Credits:Beanbag Fight by ScanglobeAlgorithms by Chad Crouch

This episode we explore digital literacy through the Digital NWT project, a digital literacy education project designed for northern communities in Canada. We talk to Dr. Michael McNally, Jacey Firth-Hagan and Kyle Napier to learn more about this project.Music Credits:Beanbag Fight by ScanglobeAlgorithms by Chad Crouch

This episode, we unwrap some of the highs and lows in the library world. First, we take a look at eBook policies, followed by a discussion of vocational awe and freedom of expression. Then, we move on to an exploration of late fees and the Lady bountiful archetype. Finally, we end with a reading of poems from the public domain. Music Credits:Beanbag Fight - ScanglobeO Tannenbaum - Dee Yan-KeyGood King Wenceslas - The Canterbury Carolers

This Fundrive episode was recorded virtual campfire style under the full moon on Halloween night. Join our hosts as they share some petrifying, blood curdling tales about cursed media. We start with a discussion on cursed book. Then, we sit down with Robert Desjardins and Francois Pageau to discuss the dark side of a medieval manuscript located in the Ualberta libraries. Finally, we end with a discussion of Roko's basilisk.Music Credits:Beanbag Fight by ScanglobeWith sound effects by Filo_Rossi on freesound.org

This episode we're taking you back to Season 2 for a virtual tour of some of UAlberta's and Edmonton's spookiest libraries. Join us as we unearth haunted tales from the Rutherford Library, the Cameron Library for Engineering, Science and Business and the Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum. Then, stay tuned because we're breaking down our top 10 literary costume ideas for this Halloween season. Finally, we leave you with a spine-chilling story by William Croft Dickinson. Music Credits:Scanglobe - Beanbag FightCindy Lee - Cat O' Nine Tails ICindy Lee - Cat O' Nine Tails IICindy Lee - Cat O' Nine Tails IIIThe Shaggs - It's HalloweenLydia Lunch - Spooky

It has been referred to as the Think Tank and likened to a spaceship, however, in this episode we look beyond its interesting architecture. We headed to the streets to find out what you think of the new and improved Stanley Milner Library. Then, stay tuned, because we had the opportunity to sit down with Holly Arneson, the Associate Manager of Makerspace with the Edmonton Public Library. Find out her thoughts and insights on all the exciting things planned for the makerspace at the newly renovated library.Music Credits:  Beanbag Fight by ScanglobeAlgorithms by Chad Crouch

For this episode, we resurrected three of our favourite segments from the last year. Sam Popowich discusses his book Confronting the Democratic Discourse of Librarianship: A Marxist Perspective, featuring a historical materialist account of library ideology and its development. Next we revisit our first It Came from the Stacks piece, where we unearthed a set of ancient Sumerian tablets from the depths of the library special collections. And we close on an eerily fitting countdown of the top 10 dystopian works of the 2010’s. Music credits:BTSTU - Jai PaulFreezing But Warm  - MeydänJasmine - Jai Paul

What happens when librarians go wild? Well, you’ll know from this episode. We bring you spicy reviews of Madonna’s aptly titled book, Sex, and other controversial titles from the stacks in the Bruce Peel Special Collection. Anne Elefante, a member of the Future Librarians for Intellectual Freedom shared banned library books with us, and you’d be surprised by what is banned. Finally, we have SLIS’ own Dr. Danielle Allard talking about her work on a sex workers database.~~~~Music credits:intro: freesound.org/people/B_Sean/sounds/421888/

This episode covers Forum for Information Professionals (FIP) held on Feb. 7, 2020. FIP is a student-run conference hosted by the students in the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Alberta.In this episode, several conference presenters talked about their works, with topics including climate change, refugee information needs, libraries values in the technology industry, and cataloguing indigenious syllabics. We also had the opportunity to chat with the keynote speaker Sharon Siga, CEO of the Strathcona County Library. Finally, FIP organizers would share their thoughts on behind-the-scene stories of running this conference.~~~~~~Music credits:Retro by B_Sean: freesound.org/people/B_Sean/sounds/421888/Drums for Fun 75 bpm by tyballer92: freesound.org/people/tyballer92/sounds/450290/D to A and more D A by aceinet: freesound.org/people/aceinet/sounds/425819/

It's the first episode of the year and the decade! The Shout team presents you fresh contents in various topics closely related to the future of librarianship. Belinda tackles library/librarian stereotypes, Timothy gives us a rundown of Canadian public domain and the works entering it in 2020, and Joel hones in on scholarly piracy and shadow libraries.~~~~~~~Music credits:Retro by B_Sean: https://freesound.org/people/B_Sean/sounds/421888/Background Music Treatment by carpuzi: https://freesound.org/people/carpuzi/sounds/382327/Guitar Background Sample by uEffects: https://freesound.org/people/uEffects/sounds/327575/

As we approach the end of a decade, the Shout team presents you our year-end tradition, Readers' Advisory (but in fact Top Tens of the Decade). What are some of the best dystopian fictions in the past decade? What about collections and reissues? Wait, we have more... We give you the top ten years of the past decade! We wrap up the year (and the decade) with a review on Arthur Russell’s album "Iowa Dream" released in November 2019.~~~~~~~~~~~Intro music: "Retro" by B_Sean https://freesound.org/people/B_Sean/sounds/421888/Arthur Russell's "Iowa Dream": https://arthurrussell.bandcamp.com/album/iowa-dream

In October 2019, the Toronto Public Library rented a meeting room to a group called “Radical Feminists Unite!” who invited a trans-exclusionary radical feminist, Meghan Murphy, to speak. This raises heated discussions around library policies and the border line of freedom of expression in Canada.In this episode, some Shouters had our own live panel discussion on this incident, intellectual freedom and the use of library spaces. As future librarians, we talked about the generational divide in interpreting freedom of expression, intellectual freedom in the context of libraries and in Canada, the core values of libraries, and how and why library policies are important in terms of integrating into communities.We also have statements from several people who shared their thoughts with us: Matthew Stepanic, writer in residence at EPL and co-owner of Glass Bookshop; Parker Leflar, co-owner of the Quiltbag and a frequent library patron; and Colette Poitras, a Métis librarian.~~~~~~~Links:The intro music for this

In this FunDrive episode, we discuss some of the “weird” research happening on and off campus, including interviews with Robyn Stobbs about D&D and with Dr. Heather Proctor about mites, and features on the Grateful Dead Internet Archive Collection, the Ig Nobel Prizes, and unique library finds! And welcome new Shout member Belinda Ongaro!

Three years ago in S01E04, we interviewed Sam Popowich, Discovery Systems Librarian at the UofA. This year, Sam is back discussing his new book about Marxist approach in librarianship. We also have Margaret Law who has rich experience in advocating for libraries talking about library advocacy. Also, we welcome new team members Timothy and Dan!

Following the theme of our last episode, here you’ll find contents about opioid overdose and libraries’ response, the challenge of promoting Palestinian literature, the Red Crow Community College Library dealing with the loss after a fire, and the public’s reaction to the Winnipeg Public Library’s security measures.

In this episode, we explored how libraries respond to social movement and political issues. Join us for a discussion on libraries and information crisis, how families reunite at a border library, how the Ferguson Municipal Library in Missouri responds to social crisis, and an autonomous intellectual library project in amiskwaciwâskahikan.

An overview of Social Justice and technology initiatives happening in Edmonton and at the University of Alberta.

Listen to the unique items our campus libraries hold. Hear about our map collections, rare books, and new technology such as robots you can take home and program! Listen to a review of Susan Orlean’s The Library Book and hear about librarians favourite items in our collections.

Since it’s the end of a busy semester AND holiday season, we gift you with a tasty box of mixed chocolates in the form of “reader advisory,” sharing thoughts on Netflix Christmas movies; we also review Lonnie Holleys’ album “MITH,” the “Citations Needed” podcast, and some shenanigans of the review of Canada’s Copyright Act.

Digital preservation and Archives: fire in Brazil, Metis archives at the University of Alberta and Documentaries on archives.

For our Halloween episode we speak to Konn Lavery about writing Edmonton-based horror, talk to Beth and Megan Dart about their experience writing local history into haunted house events, discuss Meg Braem’s new play, Blood…. and debut the hot new rap single, MLIYAS KWEENS. We even squeeze in a scathing review of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein!

In this episode, we embrace the Maker movement! Our newest host, Julia Guy, takes her first trip into the Edmonton Public Library's downtown Makerspace, and then we speak with Associate Manager Holly Arnason about the many ways in which accessibility is built into the design and evolution of the environment. We round out the episode as our new reporter, Hongyi, talks with Kim Martin about the Makerbus project in London, Ontario.It's a jam-packed first episode for the 2018-2019 season, and we feature music by conjvr conjvr.bandcamp.com/), which was created in the Edmonton Public Library's Makerspace!Episode links:- Edmonton Public Library's Makerspace: www.epl.ca/browse_program/makerspace/- The London, Ontario Makerbus Project: makerbus.blog/tag/london-ontario/

This month we look at some current digital privacy issues facing Canadians. Topics include the Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s recent report on privacy-enhancing technologies, to how libraries are informing users about data collection and tracking, a new initiative for consent-based use of technology, and an overview of a privacy self-assessment exercise.

In this episode of Shout for libraries we discuss homelessness and the library: a look at the important work being done by Edmonton’s libraries to meet their patrons needs no matter their income or area code.

In this episode, we discuss sexual harassment in the library. “…the truth is, every female and non-binary public librarian has dozens of stories just like this one; uncomfortable, but harmless interactions of harassment. We … tend to consider these offenses as an unfortunate, but inevitable part of the job.”

In this episode we go deep on copyright. After an appetizing history of Canadian copyright from Michelle Terriss, we talk with UofA Libraries’ Copyright Librarian, Amanda Wakaruk, about common issues and challenges for academic institutions grappling with copyright, the upcoming review of Canada’s Copyright Act, and her efforts to reform rules for Crown copyright.

In this episode we give you a list of things we have on hold over the Christmas holidays, with reviews of everything from indigenous and privacy podcasts to Project Runway and Christmas in Wonderland. And wait until you find out what Grimm’s Fairy Tales have to do with libraries….

Our focus is on indigenous storytelling! We have an interview with Shelia Laroque and Kayla Lar-Son on the UofA Libraries’ Decolonizing Descriptions Working Group; an interview with Lese Skidmore about the Voices of Amiskwaciy project; a narrative poem by Norma Dunning; and overview of the indigenous and colonization-related themes in the fall blockbuster, Thor: Ragnorok!

In our annual FunDrive fundraising episode, we explore ghosts in libraries and archives. We also talk with Marty Chan and Ben Ehlers abut makerspaces, storymaking, and how libraries might respond to zombie invasions, the singularity, and more….!

In this episode, we talk to incoming library school students about why libraries are still important; we ask an ethics expert about the issues of renting library space to hate groups and keeping holocaust denial literature in public library collections; and we review “Stranger In The Woods” by Michael Finkel.

In this episode we talk to Jonathan Christenson, creator of Catalyst Theatre’s “Vigilante” musical about the Black Donnellys; talk to Mike Eaton about community services provided to inmates through Edmonton Public Library’s book borrowing project; and we take a look at how to tell if that online store you’re looking at is legitimate or not.

Since February is the month of love, this episode looks at romance. From how to find new romance authors, to the history of Harlequins and the cataloging of books, we’ve got you covered. To finish things off, Lindsey Campbell provides a list of non-traditional Valentine’s Day movie recommendations.

Know more about the latest research projects by the scholars at the School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alberta.

This show introduces the idea of politics in the library and includes an interview with Dr. Michael McNally, Professor at the School of Library & Information Studies and Sam Popowich, Discovery Systems Librarian at the University of Alberta.

This episode explores the use, and non-use, of Internet filters in libraries with three Edmonton librarians: Allison Stewart, Director at the Stony Plain Public Library, Dan Mirau, Library Director and Director of Learning Enhancement Projects at the Concordia University of Edmonton; and Sandra Shores, Senior IT and Facilities Officer at the University of Alberta Libraries.

In this episode, we tackle sexual education in libraries. Kyle Marshall, the planning assessment and research analyst at Edmonton Public Library, discusses how youth seek and share information about sex in both overt and covert ways, and how librarians can help promote sexual health. This episode also features a review of Barry Jenkins’ film “Moonlight.”

Students from the University of Alberta’s School of Library and Information Studies explore the library’s role in promoting the healing of Indigenous communities. This episode features interviews with Dr. Patti LaBoucane-Benson, the director of Native Counselling Services of Alberta, and Michael Dudley, the author of the blog The Decolonized Librarian.