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The drive to "ban" books isn't only coming from the right. slate.com/human-interest… via @slate

In the latest episode on the pod, Episode 17: Video Sharing & So Much More, the trio discuss Youtube, Tik Tok, and video sharing. Are they good? Are they bad? The answer is "Yes...but also..." buzzsprout.com/1767376/103330…

In case you missed it, last month's Episode 16: FACEBOOK: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly features the titular trio tackling the titan that is Facebook! buzzsprout.com/1767376/101711…

In ep 15, Dave's awesome library thingy highlight was an @NPR episode on the "Future of Public Library": an engaging discussion with Brewster Kahle @brewster_kahle, John Braken @jsb, and Melanie Huggins @ALA_PLA. NPR: the1a.org/segments/the-f… Pod ep: acechicagoevents.com/libraries-lead…

In ep 15, Mike wants everyone to check out his awesome library thingy winner: Jenna Hartel @INFIDEOSVIDEOS ! Check out her youtube: youtube.com/c/INFideos and her work on information in happiness and fun. We look forward to a tiktok debut! Listen: acechicagoevents.com/libraries-lead…

In ep 15, Beth gave her awesome library thingy award to our pals @EveryLibrary and the work they did back in winter 2021 to secure core funding for New Orleans. A win that will have an impact for the next 20 years! Read: everylibrary.org/win_nola_20_ye… Listen: acechicagoevents.com/libraries-lead…

New Episode is up! Episode 15: Life, the Universe, and Everything Social Media. Join us to learn about how libraries can and are helping people to engage effectively and safely. #library #librarians buzzsprout.com/1767376/9982239 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lib…

For ep. 14, Dave's Awesome Library Thingy went to our friends @EveryLibrary. We want to celebrate their advocacy and the work they have done to ensure a school librarian in every D.C. Public school. #library #ALT

Taking Awesome Library Thingy submissions to be featured on the pod! Looking for everyday libraries doing work that deserves recognition. Know a librarian that deserves a shout-out? Love your local library? Let us know by messaging us on Twitter or FB! #librarytwitter #library

In ep. 14, Beth's Awesome Library Thingy went to @uazmedphx's librarian @BishopNaomi. Naomi was the 2021 "I Love My Library" award winner for her work raising awareness of implicit bias and racism in medicine. Learn more: bit.ly/3fvFFQv Listen: bit.ly/31SwK8v

In ep. 14, Mike gave his Awesome Library Thingy shoutout to the misinformation work being done by @UW_iSchool! @chriscoward and @ElegantLogic have teamed up with @PuzzleBreak to create a Mis-information Escape room Learn more here: lokisloop.org

It’s a beautiful day to pay tribute to the incredible life, work, and words of Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKday

Join Beth Patin, Dave Lankes, & Mike Eisenberg as they explore a range of info literacy issues including information skills, relevance, credibility, mis- and dis-information, bias, technology, media, and equity. Listen now: …echicagoevents.create-social-card.top/vgyur7re #library #librarytwitter

In ep. 13, Mike's "Awesome Library Thingy" went to the library petition platform and advocacy group @EveryLibrary. Mike highlighted @NJASL efforts to pass A248/S3464, the Information Literacy standards bill. Support and learn about the bill here: saveschoollibrarians.org/njasl_infolitb… #library

In ep. 13, Dave's highlight was the amazing food drive work being done by the folks over at @torontolibrary. Their volunteer-run food bank initiative distributes food from library branches to supplement covid affected food distribution. Learn more: torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/news_releases/…

In ep.13 of the pod, Beth dedicated her "Awesome Library Thingy" award to @HMCPL and the amazing work they've been doing with local artists on their streaming platform Blast. Check out Blast here: blast.hmcpl.org #libraries #music

In case you missed it, here is a tidbit from the podcast's last episode on the politicization of everything!

Aughhh! The po·lit·i·ci·za·tion of everything! What is the politicization of everything-and what are the implications? Is this the new normal? Even for libraries and public service? We don't have all the answers but we have the discourse! buzzsprout.com/1767376/9736865

Think your library is awesome? We do too! Libraries Lead is looking for stories, events, and generally awesome things from libraries to highlight in our podcast. Submit your awesome thingies by messaging us on Facebook or Twitter! #library

a terrific episode, if I do say so myself! ;-)

Season 2 of Libraries Lead the New Normal is hot off the press! Join Mike, Dave, and newest host Dr. Beth Patin for an engaging discussion on the reality and nature of an emerging new normal in education and human services. buzzsprout.com/1767376/9580516