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Lost in the Stacks: the Research Library Rock'n'Roll Radio Show

Charlie Bennett
Georgia Tech Library
Georgia Tech
Open Access
Artificial Intelligence
Libraries
Archives
Librarianship
Library Services
Education
Digital Curation
Architecture
Cultural Heritage Preservation
Cliff Landis
Intellectual Property
Science Fiction
Academic Libraries
Digital Media
Improv Techniques
Copyright
Access To Education

Every Friday, librarians and archivists from the Georgia Tech Library pick a theme and free-associate an hour of music, interviews, and library talk.

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Latest Episodes

Guest: Mark Yoffe, Russia, Eurasia, Eastern and Central Europe Resource Center Librarian at George Washington University, discussing the International Counterculture Archive.

First broadcast April 17 2026. Transcript at hdl.handle.net/185... more

Interview with Audrey Russek, Head of the UC Davis Food and Drink Collection

Broadcast April 10, 2026. Transcript at hdl.handle.net/1853/81239

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"You might not be looking at the cookbook for the recipes, you might be looking at ... more

Guest: Heather Jeffcoat, Web and Discovery Management Librarian at the Georgia Tech Library.

First broadcast April 3 2026. Transcript at hdl.handle.net/1853/81151

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"You ever miss the days when you could change a website just by ... more

Guest: Wayne Li, James L. Oliver Professor of the Practice in the Colleges of Design and Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology.

First broadcast March 20, 2026. Transcript at hdl.handle.net/1853/80843

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"It's always a tri... more

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Recent Guests

Heather Jeffcoat
Web and Discovery Management Librarian, Georgia Tech Library
Georgia Tech Library
Episode: Episode 678: The Front Door of the Library
Wayne Li
Professor of the Practice in Design and Engineering at Georgia Tech; author of Design Empathy and Contextual Awareness, Frames of Reference for the 21st Century Creative
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Episode: Episode 677: Design is a Lifestyle
Allison Mickel
Georgia Tech's first archaeology professor, H. Bruce McEver Chair in Archaeological Science and Technology
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Episode: Episode 676: This Is Archaeology
Sanjarko Zubaev
PhD student at Georgia Tech, studying digital media and public spaces
Georgia Tech
Episode: Episode 675: Graduate Students: There's a Place for Us (in the Library)
Jody Thompson
Curator and Assistant Dean for Archives, Records Management, and Digital Curation at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech Library
Episode: Episode 674: Centennial Summer
Dr. Bo Jacobs
Historian of nuclear technology, Professor Emeritus of the Hiroshima Peace Institute
Hiroshima Peace Institute
Episode: Episode 673: The Nuclear Historian
Dr. Lynn Kamerlin
Professor and Georgia Research Alliance Vassar Woolley Chair in Molecular Design
Georgia Tech School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Episode: Episode 671: Being an Open Science Champion
Vanessa Evers
Institutional Repository Librarian at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech
Episode: Episode 670: Digging The Details
Dr. Yanni Loukissas
Associate Professor of Digital Media in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech
Episode: Episode 669: Scholarship in Place

Hosts

Charlie Bennett
Host of Lost in the Stacks / WREK Atlanta / Georgia Tech Library (multiple iterations across affiliations)
Fred Rasco
Co-host of Lost in the Stacks; long-running presence with the Georgia Tech Library and related stations
Marlee Gibbons
Producer/Host; frequent contributor and co-host
Cody Turner
Host/board operator; frequent participant
Juniper Bennett
Host of Lost in the Stacks

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Great podcast for all librarians

    This is an awesome podcast for any librarians who love music as much as information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gizmo216
    United States2 years ago
  • Great combo

    I love the interesting topics and the musical interludes. Perfect blend!💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Over 36
    United States4 years ago
  • Love this pod

    Great music, interesting conversation- i always look forward to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rumbleroach
    United States8 years ago
  • Great for librarians & music lovers

    As an academic librarian, this is my favorite library podcast. I learn something new nearly every week, I love the guests they choose for the show, and the entire crew is great. As a music lover, I appreciate the broad range of rock featured on the show--from oldies to contemporary bands. I love that the playlist is thematic and often assigned Library of Congress call numbers (how else would academic librarians identify groups of songs?). This show is an absolute joy to listen to. <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StebbstheLibrarian
    United States8 years ago
  • Combines talk and rock

    I am a fan! They play great music while covering interesting themes from the world of libraries. Check it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deeeedub
    United States9 years ago

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Listeners praise guests and music curation.
Engaging blend of library talk and music makes it worth a listen.
Very informative for librarians and music lovers alike.

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Episode 678: The Front Door of the Library
Q: What was the biggest change in the library website history?
The biggest change was moving from physical to online resources, culminating in the 2016 shift of books to off-site storage and the 2019 launch of the Drupal-based website, which significantly reshaped how users access resources.
Episode 678: The Front Door of the Library
Q: Can you tell us what Drupal is in a way that everyone will understand?
Drupal is a content management system with a back end database; it provides templates and frameworks that support the website, and Georgia Tech chose it because it was a robust platform for their needs, though it is not the easiest to use compared to WordPress.
Episode 674: Centennial Summer
Q: How can folks visit this forthcoming exhibit and when?
The exhibit opens February 28th and is open any time the library is open, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Episode 674: Centennial Summer
Q: What can visitors expect to learn about the exhibit?
Visitors will learn about the changes the Olympics brought to the city and campus, the volunteers involved, and the technology used during the games.
Episode 674: Centennial Summer
Q: So what is Centennial Summer? What is it about? Why are we calling it that?
Centennial Summer showcases materials from the archives, focusing on the Olympic Village and featuring items donated by the community.

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This show blends library culture with conversations about research, design, and technology, all set to a rock-and-roll soundtrack. Frequent topics include how libraries support open access, archival work, digital scholarship, and interdisciplinary collaboration at Georgia Tech, often featuring guests who are professors, librarians, or researchers. Music interludes and theme-based discussions give the episodes a distinctive, approachable vibe that appeals to info professionals, students, and academics who enjoy thoughtful conversation paired with curated tunes. A few episodes spotlight space design in libraries, open science practices, and archival storytelling, making the show both informative and entertaining for listeners seeking practica... more

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