Season 1 Archives
Episode 13 (Dec 2021): Politics R Us?
We don’t seem to be able to escape increasing polarization and the division into rival groups identified by politics and worldviews as well as the demonization of the other side. Is this the new normal? Even for libraries and public service? What is the politicization of everything - its nature and scope - and what are the implications?
Episode 12 (Nov 2021): Truth or Dare: A New Normal in Education and Human Services?
In this episode we question the reality and nature of an emerging new normal in education on all levels as well as in other human services workplaces such as healthcare, medicine, and libraries along with our new permanent tri-host, Beth Patin, assistant professor at the Syracuse University iSchool.
Episode 11 (Oct 2021): Emergency! Being Prepared in the New Normal
Unfortunately, the dire future predictions of crises due to environment and climate change, disease, poverty, and social justice are today’s realities. This new normal requires communities, individuals, and governments to cope right now while also looking ahead to plan for and create the necessary infrastructure and processes to deal with future emergency situations.
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Episode 10 (Sept 2021): Data to the Rescue
We agree on something “data to protect you" is an oxymoron. Data can be dangerous–particularly in the hands of corporations, governments, hackers, scammers, & even well-intentioned non-profits, public service providers, and even libraries and librarians. Do we really want anyone to be able to collect and aggregate all this data about anyone & everyone?
Episode 9: BACK TO THE FUTURE
Are we going back to offices and city living or will a new normal emerge? Judging from the articles and posts, it’s not clear at all. With uncertainty prevailing, what should libraries be thinking about and planning for?
Episode 8: Help, I Need Somebody!
In this episode, we dive deeper into the topic of help and information services of all kinds– human, mediated (telephone, digital), online. What’s going on with consumer help and what’s the status of Q&A, Ask a Librarian, and reference services in library land?
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Episode 7: “Whatever the Need!” Says Angela Craig
Mike and Dave are joined by a very special guest – the talented and enthusiastic Angela Craig, Executive Director, Charleston County Public Library. Angela explains the nature and scope of needs that emerged due to the pandemic, and the full-scale reaction by librarians and staff in terms of outreach, services, systems, and partnerships that were quickly deployed.
Episode 6: The Post-Pandemic Workplace
As we start to see some light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, what does it mean for the locus and nature of work? Will everyone simply return to their offices, businesses, and schools as if nothing has changed? Or has the lockdown been a catalyst for reconsidering location, work-home balance, and the trade-offs of physical vs. virtual work.
Episode 5: Library Activism
In this episode, Mike and Dave start with a brief exchange on the changing nature of work and the need to help low-wage earners find out about high demand jobs, requirements, and opportunities for getting access to quality training.
Episode 4: Education: Old Normal No More
In this episode, Mike and Dave start with a brief exchange on the changing nature of work and the need to help low-wage earners find out about high demand jobs, requirements, and opportunities for getting access to quality training.
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