Best IML Podcasts (2025)

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Special Episode46 (Dec 15, 2025): Libraries Lead! x Infoversity Crossover Episode- From Collections to Communities: Reimagining Library Education 35:59

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In this groundbreaking crossover episode, two podcasts (with Syracuse roots) – Libraries Lead and Infoversity – unite to explore the future of library education. Dr. Beth Patin, Associate Professor and newly appointed Program Director for the MS in Library and Information Science program, sits down with Dean Jeff Hemsley for an in-depth conversatio…

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Episode 45 (December 2025): What’s a Library—And Who is in Charge? 59:33

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In case we don't have enough to worry about, in May 2025, a Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals judge dismissed free speech claims in a public library book removal case in Texas. The Court ruled that library collection decisions are “government speech” and therefore not protected by the First Amendment. This is a very very serious ruling. If it …

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Bonus Episode 44+: Saskia Scheltjens, Head of Research Services, Rijksmuseum, the Netherlands. 47:29

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Saskia Scheltjens is the model of the curious information guru. She has worked in the university and museum world in Belgium and the Netherlands, and is currently Head of Research Services at the Rijksmuseum, the Netherlands. Her work at the Rijksmuseum has set the standard for accessibility, data management, and creating truly hybrid cultural heri…

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156 - The American Worker feat. Kevin Van Meter 1:29:55

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We’re talking with Kevin again about workers inquiry as an organizing tool and the example of the pamphlet The American Worker from 1947. Twitter: https://x.com/AmericanWork47 readingstruggles.info notesfrombelow.org Media mentioned The American Worker on COVER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikphd5bNza4&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Ff9eaa73…

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Episode 44 (November 2025): It’s Mutual! Communities Supporting Libraries and Libraries Supporting Communities 1:05:33

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From natural disasters to social unrest to ongoing political and cultural attacks, libraries have consistently stepped up as safe havens, hubs for reliable information, and anchors of resilience. Yes, communities turn to libraries in moments of crisis. But, libraries too face crises – especially right now when our very mission is threatened. There’…

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Bonus Episode 43+: Erik Boekesteijn 51:07

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Erik Boekesteijn, Senior Advisor National Library of the Netherlands, is a self-described Global Library motivator and Library Pirate. In this bonus episode, Dave and Erik talk about story telling and future thinking. Recorded at the AI in Cultural Heritage Institutions September 9, 2025 Meeting.By Beth Patin, Dave Lankes, & Mike Eisenberg

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THE POG STATE I EP 84 - The Last POG with Chroni 1:19:00

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Welcome back Poggers. Today, we say good bye to our dear and beloved friend Chronicler. We had such a great time with him. Join us as the whole gang goes over our favorite moments with Chronicler.By Riot Games Korea

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Episode 43 (October 2025): You Need a Master's Degree to be a Librarian? 1:13:05

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Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s near and dear to us: the pathways into librarianship and the broader information professions—the credentials, the professional development, and, honestly, the things we didn’t learn in library school. Right now, higher education is being squeezed from every direction. Financial pressures are mounting with cut…

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THE POG STATE I EP 83 - LCK 2025 Grand Finals 1:23:26

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Welcome back Poggers! In this episode we discuss the play-ins, the playoffs, and what the near future will bring for the Grand Finals!By Riot Games Korea

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155 - AI Refusal feat. Kay 1:00:08

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This week we have Kay back on to talk about AI and what the refusal of AI means in terms of library practice and theory. Bsky: @kslater.bsky.social Media mentioned Kay’s article in Library Trends: Against AI: Critical Refusal in the Library The AI Con (book) https://thecon.ai/ “Synthetic literacy” forthcoming from Dr. Kishonna Gray https://www.kish…

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Bonus Episode (Sept 2025) Aaron Chaote is Director of Research & Strategy, University of Texas Libraries 43:19

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This semester (Autumn 2025), Dave is teaching a course off AI in Cultural Heritage Institutions. For that he is talking with global experts in libraries and museums about AI and its impact. We offer some of these conversations as bonus episodes, and here’s the first: Aaron Chaote is Director of Research & Strategy at the University of Texas Librari…

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THE POG STATE I EP 82 - Crime & Punishment 1:35:27

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Welcome Poggers! In this episode we announce the winners and losers of the 2025 Prediction Awards. Then Judge Aux judges everyone.By Riot Games Korea

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154 - Hal Schrieve 1:11:35

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This week we’re talking with Young Adult author and children’s librarian Hal to talk about hir new book, vampires, monstrosity, the Old Internet, and the publishing landscape. Pre-order Fawn’s Blood here: https://www.sevenstories.com/books/4753-fawn-s-blood halschrieve.com Media mentioned https://www.tumblr.com/librarycards https://www.tumblr.com/g…

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Episode 42 (September 2025): Dumb and Dumber: The Year of Being Dumb 1:06:27

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There has been an assault on knowledge institutions in the past 8 months. Added to attacks on libraries are attempts to shape and control universities, museums, and federal agencies like the Library of Congress, the National Archives, and the National Institutes of Health. Besides executive actions, there have been important judicial decisions that…

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THE POG STATE I EP 81 - Round 3 & 4 Recap 1:23:57

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Welcome back Poggers! In this episode we go over rounds 3 & 4, as well as the many variations of fries.By Riot Games Korea

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153 - Class Composition in the Cafe Sector / Blue Bottle Independent Union 55:06

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This week we’re talking about workers’ inquiry with the Blue Bottle Independent Union for cafe workers! Learn about workers’ inquiry, organization, and how you can do it too! Media mentioned Part 1 (on what cafe workers think and do while at work): https://notesfrombelow.org/article/class-composition-in-the-cafe-sector-part-1 Part 2 (exploring how …

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THE POG STATE I EP 80 - SWAP! 1:09:49

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Welcome back Poggers! We're back from a short break to continue on with the season. In this episode we must face our fears and take a good hard look at our own March predictions. Truly terrifying.By Riot Games Korea

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152 - LIVE SHOW AT IFFY BOOKS! 1:27:03

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Recording of our first ever live show! Guests Alison and Jennie talk with us about organizing, contracts, AI nonsense, updates, and more! You don’t want to miss the audience participation either! [email protected] Email for LFP mailing list. Media mentioned SPARC contracts library: https://sparcopen.org/our-work/big-deal-knowledge-base/contra…

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151 - David Demchuk Returns 1:29:02

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We have David Demchuk on to talk about his new book The Butcher's Daughter. We also talk about more Canada updates, including how the backlash against queer and Black literature is evolving in the Canadian landscape with US backing. Media mentioned https://www.techdirt.com/2025/03/19/youtube-apparently-unsure-if-shakespeare-is-in-the-public-domain/…

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THE POG STATE I EP 79 - The Slappening 1:21:31

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*We sincerely apologize for the drop in sound quality for this episode. Due to a mishap we were not able to use the recording from our regular microphones and had to rely on camera microphones. We hope you will understand. Won't happen again. Welcome back Poggers! We discuss the last two rounds, and the absolute slappening that occurred.…

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THE POG STATE I EP 78 - Round 2 Recap 1:07:24

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Welcome back Poggers! In this episode we go over Round 2, and look ahead to MSI!By Riot Games Korea

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150 - IMLS destruction feat. Kelly Jensen 1:00:32

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We’re talking with Kelly about the IMLS executive order and fallout. Kelly on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/heykellyjensen.bsky.social Literary Activism Newsletter: https://bookriot.com/newsletter/literary-activism/ Media mentioned https://mn.gov/mmb/budget/federal-investments/data-and-reporting/ https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/vir…

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THE POG STATE I EP 77 - Fan Comments Penta Kill 1:32:04

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Welcome back Poggers! In this episode we delve into fan comments!By Riot Games Korea

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Episode 41 (May 2025): IMLS The Little Agency That Could 1:12:37

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Aughhhh!!! We knew this was coming, but it still hurts – even more. As part of the chain-saw destruction of much of the US federal government, the Institute for Museum and Library Services has been eliminated to the maximum extend of the law and ordered to reduce services and personnel to the minimum required by law. All budget requests from IMLS a…

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THE POG STATE I EP 76 - 100% Accurate LCK Recap 1:20:07

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Welcome Poggers! In this episode our hosts give the greatest recap of Round 1 in the history of recaps.

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149 - Party Girl (1995) commentary track 1:35:23

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We're doing a commentary track for Party Girl! Download this and manually sync up while you listen. You can also download a version with the Party Girl audio ducked while we talk here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/krw8v6bq8hh5d6b2svmif/149final.mp3?rlkey=925eywxqlana90acil7eeaqsd&st=hbgjxs3n&dl=0 You can also join the discord to see other ways to…

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THE POG STATE I EP 75 - BIRTHDAY BOY 1:21:58

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Welcome back Poggers! In this episode we celebrate Chronicler's b-day and make some predictions.

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THE POG STATE I EP 74 - RESERVOIR POGS 59:16

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Welcome back Poggers! In this episode, Aux joins the gang to play a little fantasy drafting with a twist.

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Episode 40 (April 2025) March Madness - Info Style 1:08:05

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With Dave on vacation, Beth & Mike also take a break from the challenges and issues facing the library & information field. Since both are both avid sports fans and since it’s “March Madness” (college basketball’s post-season extravaganza) time, they build on last month’s “information perspective” by taking a look at the entire phenomenon while wea…

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148 - Censorship is a Drag feat. Jason and Jordan 1:27:05

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This week we’re talking with the editors of the new book Censorship is a Drag. We talk about putting yourself on the line, personal and professional risks, and reacting to the latest administration’s onslaught against queer people. Order Censorship is a Drag here: https://litwinbooks.com/books/censorship-is-a-drag/ Media mentioned The Joy of Gay Se…

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147 - Patmos Public Library with Josh from TWOAPW 1:20:14

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We’re talking with Josh from TWOAPW about Patmos Public Library, his personal connections to it, and the issues around public library funding and censorship of LGTBQ materials. https://www.worstpossible.world/ https://www.twitch.tv/traditional_scrench TWOAPW Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:kp7xkxfutoinhqeg3sfswghd Media Mentioned Segment:…

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Episode 39 (March 2025): Looking at the World Through Information-Colored Glasses 1:01:10

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All three of us are hopelessly biased. We look at the world through “information-colored glasses.” This means that when we engage in any and all aspects of human life – work, play, learning – we can’t help but consider what’s going on from an information perspective. In any situation or in relation to any “person, place, or thing,” we almost uncons…

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146 - Overdose community response in libraries feat. Samantha and Nicole 55:32

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We’re talking with Nicole of Brave Co-op about their overdose sensors, and Samantha of Guelph Public Library. Trigger warning: death by overdose is mentioned several times Media mentioned https://www.brave.coop/about Welcoming Streets Guelph: https://guelphchc.ca/welcoming-streets/ Hope House Guelph: https://www.hopehouseguelph.ca/ Facts on Narcan …

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145 - Queer Liberation Library with Avi and Amber 1:01:54

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We're talking with QLL about who they are and what they do! Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/queerliblib Instagram https://www.instagram.com/queerliblib/?hl=en Bsky https://bsky.app/profile/queerliblib.bsky.social Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@queerliblib Media mentioned https://www.queerliberationlibrary.org https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/…

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THE POG STATE I EP 73 - DGON the Destroyer 1:12:19

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Welcome back Poggers and bow before DGON the Destroyer, here now to challenge the seat of host against the mighty Atlus. Who will be keeper of the thunder realm? Listen and find out.

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144 - BIBFRAME must die 1:09:33

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It’s in the title. Media mentioned BIBFRAME Must Die,Jeff Edmunds https://scholarsphere.psu.edu/resources/fc19faee-70b9-44b3-9346-18e40a2cd990 BIBFRAME Must Die, Part II: the Official RDA Toolkit, JEFF EDMUNDS https://scholarsphere.psu.edu/resources/40be29ce-4342-475f-b380-d8ed065b3643 BIBFRAME Must Die, Part III: A Brief History of the Future of C…

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DeepSeek AI Watch Feb 2025 Episode 38 bonus 12:13

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From the Libraries Lead Podcast - February 2025, AI Watch Segment. In this 12 minute video, Dave Lankes explains why DeepSeek is such a big deal. Then, he blows our minds by demonstrating how DeepSeek works and maybe even ... thinks(?) because DeepSeek includes its "chain of thought reasoning and prompting" as it answers questions. Take a look and …