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S04E08 – Frankenstein vs. the Apocolypse

For this episode, we resurrected three of our favourite segments from the last year, including an interview with librarian Sam Popowich that confronts the “neutrality”...

S05E01 - Think Tank

In this episode, we braved the crowds to hear your thoughts on the newly renovated Stanley Milner Library. Then, we sat down with Holly Arnason, the Associate Manager ...

S05E02 - Haunted Libraries Revisited

This episode we're taking you back to Season 2 for a virtual tour of some of UAlberta's and Edmonton's spookiest libraries. Then, we break down our top 10 literary cos...

S05E03 - Cursed Media

This Fundrive episode, we share some petrifying, blood curdling tales about cursed media. We start with a discussion on cursed books, followed by an interview with Rob...

S05E04 - Gifts from the Library

This episode, we explore the highs and lows in the library world. We start with a discussion of eBook policies, vocational awe and freedom of expression. Then, we expl...

S05E05 – Digital NWT Part 1

This episode we explore digital literacy through the Digital NWT project, a digital literacy education project designed for northern communities in Canada. We talk to ...

S05E06 - Digital NWT Part 2

This month, we talk with Jacey Firth-Hagan and Kyle Napier to learn more about Digital NWT. Then, we sit down with Jessie Curell to learn about Hands on Media Educatio...

S05E06 – Reader's Advisory: Pandemic Edition

In our final episode of the season, our hosts reflect on some of the fascinating media they've consumed over the past year. From theraputic media to media deemed as tr...

S06E01 - True Library Crimes

This epsiode, we dived into the world of library crime, exploring little free libraries and...theft? Then we delved into the world of library heists and discussed the ...

S06E02 - Alternative Libraries

In this Fundrive Episode, we delved into the world of alternative libraries. In our round table-esque discussion, we exploredthe library-ization of different materials...

S06E03 - Organizing Knowledge, Organizing Reality

This episode brings back the familiar voice of S4Ls alum Joel Blechinger. We sat down to discuss his investigations into the information literacy habits of conspiracy ...

S06E04 - Staff Party

This episode, join us for our first ever virtual workplace holiday party, where we share some of our favourite media from the past year.

S06E05 - Return to Palentine's

This episode, we’re heading back to season 2 for an interview on sexual harassment in the library with Dr. Danielle Allard, Dr. Tami Oliphant, and Angela Lieu. Then we...

S06E06 - Patron-Perpetrated Sexual Harassment Part 1

This episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Danielle Allard and Dr. Tami Oliphant to learn more about their research, done in collaboration Angela Lieu, ...

S06E07 - Patron-Perpetrated Sexual Harassment Part 2

This episode is part 2 of our interview with Dr. Danielle Allard and Dr. Tami Oliphant on their research on patron-perpetrated sexual harassment, done in collaboration...

S06E08 - Patron-Perpetrated Sexual Harassment Part 3

Following up on our previous two episodes on patron-perpetrated sexual harassment, we sat down with Sam Pearson, Director of the University of Alberta Sexual Assault C...

S07E01 - Incarceral Logix, Pt. 1

Part one of an exploration of librarianship and the "justice' system.

S07E02 - Incarceral Logix, Pt. 2

Part two of an exploration of librarianship and the "justice" system.

S07E03 - Police Violence Archive

Our ongoing series on "Incarceral Logix" wraps up with an interview with Kenzie Gordon, the project lead at the Edmonton Police Violence Archive. The archive is a comm...

S07EP04 - Librarians Online

An interview with local social media celebrity librarian Jen Waters; our recommendations for library-centric podcasts.

S07EP05 - Edmonton Tool Library

Thank you to Eric August for agreeing to chat about the Edmonton Tool Library. You can find out more about the Edmonton Tool Library on their website and social media,...

S07EP06 - FIP Conference Roundtable

A roundtable discussion with some of the student presenters from the 2023 Forum for Information Professionals (FIP) Conference, with the theme of: "LIS and the Climate...

S07EP07 - Library Soundscapes

Shhhhh. Or not? Listen up for an exploration of library soundscapes. This episode features a collection of ambient sound recordings from Edmonton Public Library and th...

S07E08 - What Are You Blocking? (S01E03)

Rerun of S01E03: This episode explores the use, and non-use, of Internet filters in libraries with three Edmonton librarians: Allison Stewart, Director at the Stony Pl...

S03E05 – Library Treasures

Listen to the unique items our campus libraries hold. Hear about our map collections, rare books, and new technology such as robots you can take home and program! List...

S07E10 - Librarians Gone Wild (S04E07)

What happens when librarians go wild? Well, you’ll know from this episode. We bring you spicy reviews of Madonna’s aptly titled book, Sex, and other controversial titl...

S08E01 - Reconciliation in LIS (S01E01)

This is a rerun of Episode One, Season One. Ryan and Jesse take a look at the role libraries can play in healing with Indigenous communities in Canada.

S08E02 - Halloween Special (S05E02)

In this episode, we revisit classic spooky stories from around Edmonton. 

S08E03 - Community or Commodity?

Librarians navigate the complex world of information ethics and digital citizenship has more than its share of ethical landmines. Luckily, there’s a course for that. I...

E08S04: There's a Robot in my Closet

This guest episode discusses the impact that artificial intelligence has on our youngest digital citizens. Join us as we delve into children’s reactions to AI devices,...