CU at the Libraries University of Colorado Boulder Libraries
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CU at the Libraries is where information becomes knowledge through storytelling. This is an original podcast from the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries. These collections of stories highlight the students and educators who make the University Libraries the heart of our campus.
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Ep. 16 - One Subject Heading at a Time: Cataloging the Library Experience
On this episode of CU at the Libraries, Art & Architecture Librarian Alex Watkins and Cataloger Chris Long talk about the effort that goes into cataloging library materials and how this has a huge effect on how all of us use the libraries. They also debunk stereotypes and diving into topics like, why it’s so hard to make changes to classification systems.
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Ep. 15 - Reimagining Community During COVID-19
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Colorado, the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries had to close its doors to our community, including ourselves. As the pandemic progressed, we needed to innovate to provide the services and resources that our community relies on.
On this episode of CU at the Libraries, we reflect on the important decisions we made as a result of the pandemic, not all of them popular, and we share how we reimagined our community in the time of COVID-19. -
Ep. 14 - Anti-racism Resource Guides and Academic Libraries
On this episode of CU at the Libraries, academic librarians reflect on creating an anti-racism resources guide in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many other Black people and people of color through the lens of a recent American Library Association quote, “while libraries are non-partisan, they are not indifferent," and the concept of neutrality in academic libraries.
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Ep. 13 - Colorado's Premiere Rock 'n' Roll Photographer
Dan Fong has always found himself in the right place at the right time. A CU Boulder alumnus, Fong is known for capturing the heart of the golden age of Colorado's rock history from all angles. On this episode of CU at the Libraries, he and Head of the University Libraries Archives Megan Friedel discuss his life's work as a rock 'n' roll and counterculture photographer.
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Ep. 12 - The Importance of Open Government
Melissa Cantrell, the Scholarly Communication Librarian with the University Libraries investigates the connections between open-access scholarship and democracy ahead of the 2020 U.S. elections.
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Ep. 11 - Information and Media Literacy in 2020
On this episode of CU at the Libraries, CU Boulder Government Information and Civic Literacy librarian Allan Van Hoye navigates the vast landscape of information and misinformation with Assistant Professor of Advertising, Public Relations & Media Design Toby Hopp and Political Science Associate Professor and Women & Gender Studies Faculty Associate Michaele Ferguson.
Customer Reviews
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Great podcast; well done; the narrator has an excellent voice for podcasting. The descriptions of Norlan were so vivid, I could picture them.
Great Start
It sounds very professional and well researched.
Like Wandering Through A Library
Well produced, great music and sound design. I feel like I'm wandering through Norlin! Overall the tone is genuine and sweet. Looking forward to more episodes!