Call Number with American Libraries is a monthly podcast series from American Libraries, the magazine of the American Library Association.
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Books flying off the shelves. Shadowy figures roaming the hallways. Is Peoria Public Library haunted? | bit.ly/ALM-Haunting-Peoria 馃帶
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As we remember Jimmy Carter, listen back with us to our 2016 interview (when we were called the 'Dewey Decibel' podcast) with @CarterLibrary Director Meredith Evans, on her work with President Carter and managing a presidential library.
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From our archives:
When she was four, @CarterLibrary Director Meredith Evans mailed then鈥揚resident Jimmy Carter money ($1.01) to help him "be president" and a request to have her birthday party at the White House. (He politely declined both.)
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ALT Meredith Evans stands in a replica of the Oval Office at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. She holds the letter she mailed to Jimmy Carter when she was 4.
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Libraries are so much more than their physical collections, but not everyone knows that. Check out our new episode and hear how OverDrive is spreading the word and helping people #CheckOutYourLibrary. | bit.ly/CN-COYL
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In Ep. 97, we celebrate music! @placentialib, @dallaslibrary, and @OCPLibraries discuss their Taylor Swift, K-Pop, and Beyonc茅 events; #ALAAC24 attendees revisit their first concert; and librarian/musician Joy Worland talks winning a Grammy Award. | bit.ly/CN-Ep97
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#ALAAC24 is here! Listen to our newest episode to help prepare you for the trip to San Diego:
Ready to hit the surf and sand in San Diego for #ALAAC24? In Ep. 96, we share what to do and where to eat in America's Finest City! | bit.ly/CN-Ep96
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Ready to hit the surf and sand in San Diego for #ALAAC24? In Ep. 96, we share what to do and where to eat in America's Finest City! | bit.ly/CN-Ep96
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What are some everyday green practices in today's libraries? Tune in to Ep. 95 of Call Number, Sustainability Strategies, to find out more. | bit.ly/CN-Ep95
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Ahead of Preservation Week 2024 (April 28鈥揗ay 4) Episode 94 features interviews with author Traci Sorell, @BPLBoston's special collections public services supervisor Kathleen Monahan, and reps from @WinterthurMuse/@UD_ArtCons's Poison Book Project. | bit.ly/CN-Ep94
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From chatbots to image generators to robot companions, AI is everywhere. Ep. 93 of Call Number, featuring convos w/ @SantaAnaLibrary + @elissamalespina, explores how it's emerging in libraries. | bit.ly/CN-Ep93
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Tomorrow is the deadline to submit for a chance to be featured in our March episode!
What library task would you want a future AI tool to help you with? Send a voice clip introducing yourself and answering this question to callnumber@ala.org and your submission could be featured in March's AI-themed episode!
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What library task would you want a future AI tool to help you with? Send a voice clip introducing yourself and answering this question to callnumber@ala.org and your submission could be featured in March's AI-themed episode!
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Still fired up from last night's game? Ep. 92 of Call Number features conversations with librarian athletes in the distinctive sports of wheelchair racing, pickleball, and powerlifting. | bit.ly/CN-Ep92
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Ready to head to Baltimore for ALA's #LibLearnX24 conference? Ep. 91 explores the city's bites and sights w/ @H3irloomBalt and @MDhumanities. Plus, hear Maryland school librarians share their favorite parts about B'more culture and history. | bit.ly/CN-Epi91
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In Ep. 90, we feature never-before-released clips from conversations held throughout 2023 with authors who share how libraries have been an integral part of their life and work. | bit.ly/CN-Ep90
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Libraries can be a lifeline for those who are incarcerated or detained. In Ep. 89, Call Number discusses creative programs in prison libraries. | bit.ly/CN-Ep89
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Why do the Salem witch trials still resonate with us today? How can librarians implement tarot reading classes for their patrons? Ep. 88 of Call Number, our annual Halloween-themed episode, explores these topics and more. | bit.ly/CN-Ep88
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Ep. 87 of Call Number looks at the recent wave of book bans and other censorship attempts that have threatened democracy, restricting access and of many readers. | bit.ly/CN-Ep87
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School is back in session! Ep. 86 of Call Number explores a dual master's degree in library science and social work being offered at @DominicanU and iBlackCaucus, a student organization launched by @BC_ALA | bit.ly/3sfSVC5
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Ep. 85 is all about comics! Tune in for a chat w/ @JRLibrarian on manga, graphic novelists @DaveScheidt @kazukibuishi @harmimimi and Pedro Mart铆n from #ALAAC23, and Jenny Robb from @OSULibrary's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum. | bit.ly/CN-Ep85
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Need insider tips on what to do in Chicago for #ALAAC23? In Ep. 84, members of the Call Number podcast team, episode guests, and some local librarians give you the low-down. | bit.ly/CN-Ep84
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