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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
Libraries
Artificial Intelligence
Archives
Librarianship
Library Services
Education
Digital Curation
Architecture
Cultural Heritage Preservation
Cliff Landis
Intellectual Property
Information Literacy
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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The show team discusses the 2013 blog post "The End of the Library" by M.G. Seigler, clickbait that argued that the economics of ebooks and the existence of the Internet meant that libraries had to change or disappear.

First broadcast June 12 2026.... more

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

Guest: Jordan Moore, User Experience Librarian at the Georgia Tech Library.

First broadcast May 22 2026. Transcript at hdl.handle.net/1853/81587

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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
Dr. Meryem Yilmaz Soylu
Research Scientist at Georgia Tech
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Episode: Episode 685: Multimodal Hamlet
Alison Valk
Emerging Technologies Librarian
Georgia Tech Library
Episode: Episode 685: Multimodal Hamlet
Richard Utz
Medievalism scholar, Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech
Episode: Episode 683: Crisis Is Our Natural Habitat
Wayne Clough
President Emeritus of Georgia Tech and Secretary Emeritus of the Smithsonian Institution
Georgia Tech / Smithsonian
Episode: Episode 683: Crisis Is Our Natural Habitat
Ryan Gaylor
Research and Instruction Librarian at the Georgia Tech Library
Georgia Tech Library
Episode: Episode 681: A Year Of Firsts
Mark Yoffe
Russia, Eurasia, Eastern and Central Europe Resource Center Librarian at George Washington University; founder of the International Counterculture Archive
George Washington University
Episode: Episode 680: Hard-Boiled Magnitizdat
Audrey Russek
Head of Food and Drink Collections at UC Davis Library
UC Davis Library
Episode: Episode 679: There's an Archivist for That?! Part IV: Food and Drink Archives

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!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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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 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.
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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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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