
the librarian interview podcast
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

Steve chats with Laura Sims, author of The Man, about her path from poet to librarian to novelist, using the real-life photographer Vivian Maier as inspiration, themes of fear and artistic rebellion, and a teaser about her next interstellar book! The... more
Steve chats with Zach Weinersmith, creator of the webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal and author of the new book, Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home, about how his background shapes his work, the difficulties of crafting an Edwardian f... more
Steve chats with Rob Hart, author of the new book, Three Hitmen and a Baby, the third book in the Assassins Anonymous series, about how the skills of an assassin do not translate to the skills of a parent, the emotional depth the book explores, fight... more
Steve chats with Camille Perri, author of the new book, Social Animals, about reluctant dog parents, why librarians should star in a reality show, the loneliness epidemic, and how she balances humor, relationship-building, and mystery to craft her ne... more
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Hi Steve,
Longtime listener. Just want to say I’m really enjoying the summer author series, especially the read-alike suggestions and Novelist tips.
Kirsten
Librarian in Ontario.
Thank to Steve for giving a voice to librarians & the issues that impact our communities!
Steve’s thoughtfulness shines through in each episode and I always find a gem (or several) in every discussion. Although library-centric, people in government, education, and evening social services professions will also benefit from list being this podcast.
Steve always picks great guests and topics to discuss. I am not a librarian, but I still find this show fascinating and look forward to hearing the variety of educational and intellectual voices on the pod. I highly encourage anyone who is interested in library science, education, publishing, or cultural discussion to give this a listen.
The more podcasts like this, the better off we will all be.
This is quintessential listening to librarians and those who are interested in the library field. Steve is a great interviewer with excellent guests.
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A thoughtful interview series focused on libraries, librarianship, education, and publishing. Across episodes, the host delves into library advocacy, leadership, and how libraries adapt to new technologies, budgets, and community needs, often featuring authors, library directors, and educators who bring practical strategies for Readers' Advisory, program development, and information literacy. Notable strengths include a consistent emphasis on real-world library challenges, cross-sector collaboration, and lively discussions with guests who blend scholarly insight with hands-on experience. Listeners—primarily library staff, educators, and information professionals—will find actionable ideas for advocacy, management, and service design that ar... more
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