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

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

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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Recent Guests

Steve Albini
Recording engineer and musician
Electrical Audio (Chicago)
Episode: ENCORE Episode 293 Citizen Archiving III: The Master Tapes
Saira Raza
Business Librarian at Emory University
Emory University
Episode: Episode 692: Radical Reference on the Radio
Keeza Hameed
Science Librarian for Biology and Neuroscience at Emory University
Emory University
Episode: Episode 692: Radical Reference on the Radio
Chloe Misorski
Head of Cataloging Services and Library Systems at Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art
Episode: Episode 691: Juvenile Drama
Eduardo Fojo
Media Cataloger Librarian at Florida International University
Florida International University
Episode: Episode 691: Juvenile Drama
Deborah Tomaras
Metadata and Resource Management Librarian at Marist University
Marist University
Episode: Episode 691: Juvenile Drama
Tina Gross
Metadata Analyst
University of Minnesota
Episode: Episode 690: Rejecting Neutrality
Allison Balen
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Episode: Episode 690: Rejecting Neutrality
Michelle Cronquist
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Episode: Episode 690: Rejecting Neutrality

Hosts

Charlie Bennett
Host of the show with Georgia Tech Library/WREK Atlanta involvement; long-standing presence across numerous episodes.
Marlee Givens
Co-host and producer with a focus on library programs and interdisciplinary conversations.
Fred Rascoe
Co-host contributing scholarly and music-focused discussion.
Alex McGee
Co-host and producer involved in guest coordination and program flow.

Reviews

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 States3 years ago
  • Great combo

    I love the interesting topics and the musical interludes. Perfect blend!đź’•

    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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The show blends education with entertaining, approachable conversations and has broad appeal beyond librarians.
Librarians and academics enjoy the music mix and thoughtful library-focused discussions.
Guests are consistently well-chosen, with diverse expertise and engaging stories.

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ENCORE Episode 293 Citizen Archiving III: The Master Tapes
Q: What is the extra value to recording in a controlled studio versus live performances?
The answer highlights the ability to achieve maximum clarity and instrument separation in a studio setting, noting that live recordings often sacrifice sound quality and detail due to on-stage amplification and acoustics, which can be mitigated in a controlled environment.
ENCORE Episode 293 Citizen Archiving III: The Master Tapes
Q: Do you have an accurate count of how many bands you've worked with, or how many records you've recorded?
Albini explains that he has no precise count, estimating thousands of sessions across many bands, with variability due to bands changing names or lineups, which makes exact tallies impractical.
Episode 685: Multimodal Hamlet
Q: Which mode proved best for teaching Shakespeare according to the early data?
Early data suggested that while VR was compelling, the original theatrical performance had the strongest emotional impact, but VR offered the clearest path to comprehension when following the line-by-line speech.
Episode 685: Multimodal Hamlet
Q: What inspired this pedagogical experiment?
The team sought to explore whether immersive VR could enhance multimodal understanding of Shakespeare, building on prior work with VR to determine how presence and engagement influence learning outcomes in the classroom.
Episode 679: There's an Archivist for That?! Part IV: Food and Drink Archives
Q: What drew you to the performative nature of the profession and how did that lead you to being involved in the collection of materials?
Audrey explains how the performative aspects of everyday roles—like restaurant critics or dummies in department stores—highlight how archives capture social practices, identities, and cultural history, which then informs what materials are valuable to collect and preserve.

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Characterized by a lively fusion of library culture and rock-and-roll-inspired conversation, episodes routinely explore how libraries, archives, and information science intersect with technology, pedagogy, and open access. Frequent threads include multimodal learning, VR/AR in education, open science, open access, and the evolving role of libraries in the digital age, often anchored by practical case studies from Georgia Tech and partner institutions. Music segments and guest conversations illuminate broader themes such as academic labor, archival practice, and the ethics of technology, making complex topics approachable for librarians, researchers, and educators alike. A notable strength is the consistent balance between scholarly discussi... more

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