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Episode 35 (November 2024): A Once in a Lifetime…Again and Again and Again
Natural and human-made crises, disasters, emergencies, and catastrophes. Beth leads us through an update on how we've progressed or declined in our collective ability to deal with crises, and how the library & information field can play an even more active and visible role in preparing for, during, and recovering from these disasters.
Episode 34 (October 2024): AI-Corrosion (and Repair!) of Trust in Public Institutions
AI provides a new level of destructive capability to undermine trust in government and public institutions, and unfortunately yes, even in libraries. This episode focuses on these AI tools, their corrosive effects, and ways that libraries and librarians can help to repair the damage.
Episode 33 (May/June 2024): TikTok – Is the Clock Really Ticking for TikTok?
TikTok! Used regularly by over half the US population, why do so many either love or loathe TikTok? Is it simply a fun and terrific platform for creating, sharing, and consuming content? Is it an addictive, mental health hazard destroying America’s youth? Is it a major national security threat of Chinese infiltration? Is it all of the above…and more?
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Episode 32 (April 2024): Optimistically Realistic (or Realistically Optimistic) About AI?
In this episode, we return to one of our favorite topics– the new AI. But rather than focus on the latest “gee whiz” or OMG capabilities, we turn to the societal implications and impact side of the topic.
Episode 31 (March 2024): Ack! School Libraries Under Attack!
What could be less controversial than school libraries? School libraries - dedicated to children and American values. School libraries- keeping school information collections & technology up-to-date and secure. School librarians - seeking to promoting literacy and ensuring that students gain essential information & technology skills. Mom, apple pie, and school libraries, right?
Episode 30 (February 2024): INFORMATION Everywhere All At Once
Information and technology are a ubiquitous part of our lives. We cannot escape. Many of us walk around with multiple devices, receiving hundreds of notifications, emails, alerts, texts each day. Do we experience our lives digitally more than in the real world? Does real life exist without the digital nowadays?
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Episode 29 (Jan 2024) Deaths of Despair: Isolation and Despondency
In this episode, we get serious about a serious problem: despondency and despair across all age groups – middle age, young adults and seniors too. What’s the possible connection to our information-overloaded and increasingly online and technologically-mediated world? And most importantly, what can library and information professionals and institutions do to help?
Episode 28 (Dec 2023) More AI: “I’m Afraid I CAN do that, Dave”
In this episode we take the Lib_Leader "answer bot" for a test drive, look under the hood, and consider the short- and long-term implications of this and other customizable AI tools.
Episode 27 (Nov 2023) EDUCATION IS THE ANSWER! Now, what was the question?
We are educators, so naturally we all believe deeply in the value of learning at all stages of life. We advocate for “education” as an answer to many if not most issues people face. In this episode we delve into the nature of education as well as the various means to gaining desired knowledge and skills.
Episode 26 (Oct 2023) Pitchforks and Torches and So Much More!
We’re back and where do we begin? Beth, Dave and Mike return to the podcast microphones after a summer break from recording, but certainly not a break from incredible developments in the library, information, and technology worlds.
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