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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
Copyright
Digital Media

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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In the third and final episode of an unofficial "Library of Congress" trilogy, catalogers from the ALA Core Subject Analysis Committee Working Group on Subfield V Retention discuss the Library of Congress's announcement that they have stopped using S... more

Catalogers discuss rejecting neutrality in the creation and management of subject headings, taking special notice of the Library of Congress's insistence on (some version of) "neutrality."

Guests: Deborah Tomaras, Metadata and Resource Management L... more

The show team, with the help of cataloger Sofia Slutskaya, discusses the Library of Congress and tries to answer the question, "We don't have a National Library... or do we?"

Guest: Sofia Slutskaya, Head of Resource Description at Emory University ... more

A Georgia Tech faculty member describes how using AI to write MATLAB code improved a course on chemical reactor design and the benefits of discarding the analytic solution for complex, real-life problems.

Guest: Dr. Michael Filler of the Georgia Te... more

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Recent Guests

Deborah Tomaras
Metadata and Resource Management Librarian
Marist University
Episode: Episode 690: Rejecting Neutrality
Tina Gross
Metadata Analyst
University of Minnesota
Episode: Episode 690: Rejecting Neutrality
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Episode: Episode 690: Rejecting Neutrality
Sofia Slutskaya
Head of Resource Description at Emory University Libraries
Emory University Libraries
Episode: Episode 689: We Don't Have A National Library... Or Do We?
Michael Filler
Professor in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Tech; Deputy Director of the Institute for Matter and Systems
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Episode: Episode 688: Discarding the Analytic Solution
Kim Stanley Robinson
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Episode: Episode 688: Discarding the Analytic Solution
Jed Abumrad
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Episode: Episode 687: Clickbait
Dr. Kelly Williams
Postdoctoral Fellow at Georgia Tech
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Episode: Episode 685: Multimodal Hamlet

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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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.
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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.
Episode 681: A Year Of Firsts
Q: What are some of the new things you've learned or are teaching after returning to Georgia Tech?
He learned Adobe Express and DaVinci Resolve, and helped create an asynchronous course on John Portman to accompany an exhibit, while co-teaching GT1000 and serving on portfolio projects.
Episode 681: A Year Of Firsts
Q: Tell us what a Research and Instruction Librarian does.
The core is information literacy, instruction, and research support, with a flexible role that includes multimedia instruction, course-integrated work, and participation in many teams and projects.

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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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