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librarypunk is a leftist library worker podcast.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes166Founded5 years ago
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We’re back after a break! We’re talking about our backburner episodes. Episodes we haven’t gotten to yet, guests we’d like to have on. Also: the AI booing at commencements which was very funny.

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We’re talking with Abby and Hal about NYC Public Library Action Network (PLAN)! Learn about what they’re doing, how you can help, how you can copy them, and what’s working for them by having a community-led library advocacy group that is separate fro... more

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We’re joined by the authors of Organize Your Library to talk about library labor, the future, the ALA union drive, and more!

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Organize Your Library! Developing the Collective Power of Library Workers alastore.ala.org/oryrlib more

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This week we’re joined by Steph to talk about fashion and librarianship: how it works, how they intersect, and how fashion is interdisciplinary. We also learn about how you get into this gig!

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Recent Guests

Abby Emerson
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Episode: 164 - NYC PLAN
Jez Cope
Research data specialist, affiliated with the British Library
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Episode: 160 - SciOp.net feat. Jonny and Jez (part 1)
Hagen Blix
Linguist and cognitive scientist who co-wrote a book about the political economy of AI and fears surrounding it.
Episode: 159 - Why We Fear AI feat. Hagen Blix
Jessamyn West
Public librarian and technologist in Central Vermont
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Episode: 158 - Flickr Commons feat. Jessamyn West
Kevin Van Meter
Author, labor educator, and union organizer.
Episode: 156 - The American Worker feat. Kevin Van Meter
Kay Slater
Public library worker based in the Chicagoland area
Episode: 155 - AI Refusal feat. Kay
Hal Schrieve
Children's librarian and young adult author
Episode: 154 - Hal Schrieve
David Demchuk
Canadian writer of dark fiction.
Episode: 151 - David Demchuk Returns
Kelly Jensen
Editor at Book Riot
Book Riot
Episode: 150 - IMLS destruction feat. Kelly Jensen

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Justin Bieber (Librarypunk hosts consolidated)
Host of the podcast and librarian
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Jay
Host of the podcast and cataloging librarian

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Leftist librarians being laugh out loud awesome.

    Just found this by chance, and after only two episodes I’m loving it.

    I hope it continues for a few hundred more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    soapwaffle
    United States3 years ago
  • Neato. Funny. Smart.

    Cool podcast, thanks for recording.

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    5
    #1FanofTreehouse
    United States3 years ago
  • Great listen

    Really enjoyed the episode on prison libraries. Different then in “library” at my federal institution. Thank you for the information.

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    5
    bluebird1770
    United States5 years ago

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Neato. Funny. Smart.
Leftist librarians being laugh out loud awesome.
Great listen, really enjoyed the episode on prison libraries.

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164 - NYC PLAN
Q: How effective has NYC Plan been at getting its messaging out to people, and what lessons could other cities learn?
The campaign has built broad awareness for 0.5% funding as a simple, memorable target and increasingly gained official support, including from library leadership, which suggests messaging is resonating beyond library staff. Lessons include sticking to a clear, headline figure and leveraging assemblies and neighborhood outreach to translate funding numbers into tangible impacts on staffing, spaces, and programming.
159 - Why We Fear AI feat. Hagen Blix
Q: Why focus on fear as a framework?
Fear reflects a tension experienced in the moment, influencing both collective solidarity and reactionary movements.
159 - Why We Fear AI feat. Hagen Blix
Q: Why should library workers read this book?
The book discusses the politics of knowledge and how AI represents a privatization of knowledge that contrasts with the liberatory ideas of public libraries.
120 - British Library Hack
Q: So who's to blame?
The responsibility often lies not just with IT failures, but more with administration and leadership failures, indicating a need for better disaster recovery plans.
123 - David Demchuk
Q: How do you deal with the publishing process?
While I have a say in formats for my books, I often have limited control over pricing and distribution by publishers.

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A left-leaning library worker show that centers on labor, governance, and technology within libraries. Episodes frequently explore union organizing, budget advocacy, censorship, AI ethics, and digital access, often featuring librarians, educators, and activists as guests. The conversations mix practical organizing tactics with broader critiques of information policy, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable ideas, case studies, and provocative takes on the future of libraries and knowledge access.

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2. Jez Cope
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5. Kevin Van Meter
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7. Hal Schrieve
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