Lost in the Stacks: the Research Library Rock'n'Roll Radio Show
Charlie BennettEvery Friday, librarians and archivists from the Georgia Tech Library pick a theme and free-associate an hour of music, interviews, and library talk.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 442 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTechnology | |||
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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.
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The show team discusses the 2013 blog post "The End of the Library" by M.G. Siegler, clickbait that argued that the economics of ebooks and the existence of the Internet meant that libraries had to change or disappear.
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The show team has an unthemed conversation for this summer free cut. They discuss travelling to see art, Google Maps, having your assumptions tested, failure as growth, and if the phrase "get in the car, it's summer" has any significant cultural mean... more
Georgia Tech faculty members talk about experimenting with virtual reality tools in a composition course, students experiencing multimodal Hamlet, and assessing how best to teach the "To be or not to be" monologue. Audio from a live recording during ... more
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- Great podcast for all librarians
This is an awesome podcast for any librarians who love music as much as information.
Apple Podcasts5gizmo216
United States3 years ago - Great combo
I love the interesting topics and the musical interludes. Perfect blend!đź’•
Apple Podcasts5Over 36United States4 years ago - Love this pod
Great music, interesting conversation- i always look forward to it.
Apple Podcasts5rumbleroachUnited 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 Podcasts5StebbstheLibrarianUnited 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!
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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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