SHOUT! For Libraries

For our Halloween episode we speak to Konn Lavery about writing Edmonton-based horror, talk to Beth and Megan Dart about their experience writing local history into haunted house events, discuss Meg …

In this episode, we embrace the Maker movement! Our newest host, Julia Guy, takes her first trip into the Edmonton Public Library's downtown Makerspace, and then we speak with Associate Manager Holly…

This month we look at some current digital privacy issues facing Canadians. Topics include the Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s recent report on privacy-enhancing technologies, to how libraries a…

In this episode of Shout for libraries we discuss homelessness and the library: a look at the important work being done by Edmonton’s libraries to meet their patrons needs no matter their income or a…

In this episode, we discuss sexual harassment in the library. “…the truth is, every female and non-binary public librarian has dozens of stories just like this one; uncomfortable, but harmless intera…

In this episode we go deep on copyright. After an appetizing history of Canadian copyright from Michelle Terriss, we talk with UofA Libraries’ Copyright Librarian, Amanda Wakaruk, about common issues…

In this episode we give you a list of things we have on hold over the Christmas holidays, with reviews of everything from indigenous and privacy podcasts to Project Runway and Christmas in Wonderland…

Our focus is on indigenous storytelling! We have an interview with Shelia Laroque and Kayla Lar-Son on the UofA Libraries’ Decolonizing Descriptions Working Group; an interview with Lese Skidmore abo…

In our annual FunDrive fundraising episode, we explore ghosts in libraries and archives. We also talk with Marty Chan and Ben Ehlers abut makerspaces, storymaking, and how libraries might respond to …

In this episode, we talk to incoming library school students about why libraries are still important; we ask an ethics expert about the issues of renting library space to hate groups and keeping holo…

In this episode we talk to Jonathan Christenson, creator of Catalyst Theatre’s “Vigilante” musical about the Black Donnellys; talk to Mike Eaton about community services provided to inmates through E…

Since February is the month of love, this episode looks at romance. From how to find new romance authors, to the history of Harlequins and the cataloging of books, we’ve got you covered. To finish th…

Know more about the latest research projects by the scholars at the School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alberta.

This show introduces the idea of politics in the library and includes an interview with Dr. Michael McNally, Professor at the School of Library & Information Studies and Sam Popowich, Discovery Syste…

This episode explores the use, and non-use, of Internet filters in libraries with three Edmonton librarians: Allison Stewart, Director at the Stony Plain Public Library, Dan Mirau, Library Director a…

In this episode, we tackle sexual education in libraries. Kyle Marshall, the planning assessment and research analyst at Edmonton Public Library, discusses how youth seek and share information about …

Students from the University of Alberta’s School of Library and Information Studies explore the library’s role in promoting the healing of Indigenous communities. This episode features interviews wit…