InfoSpeak is a podcast audio serial program conceived by MLIS students Michael Wood and Deanna Sukkar in 2005, produced in close collaboration with graduate student colleagues at the University of Washington. InfoSpeak highlights the voices of leaders in the information field, sharing their unique visions and perspectives on emerging issues in information access. They Call It the Living Library Parts 1 and 2 Joe Janes: Google, search technology, and human nature Parts 1 and 2 Michael Eisenberg: Tradition vs. technology, what's all the fuss? Parts 1 and 2 The Conviction of Michael Gorman Parts 1, 2 and 3 David Lankes: Mining for Authority in the Credibility Commons Parts 1 and 2 Leslie Burger: Leading Libraries in a Turbulent Century Parts 1 and 2 Sarah Houghton-Jan: Old library values, new web technology Parts 1 and 2 If you are interested in learning more about how to create a podcast for your own project, there are many resources out there that can show you how. We've provided a few in the WebJunction Pathfinder: Creating Audio and Podcasts for Your Library.
Ulla Brohed at the renowned Malmö library in Sweden, in one of her last media interviews before her recent retirement, discusses the Living Library program which allows patrons "check out" a human being for 45 minute chat. Nancy Huling, of the University of Washington Suzzallo Library, and Deborah Jacobs of Seattle Public Library also offer their views on the program.
Joe Janes, professor, author, and founder of the Internet Public Library, discusses Google's role in the search universe and the role of search engines in popular culture.
Mike Eisenberg, founder of Big Six Information Literacy skills, and former Dean of the Information School at the University of Washington discusses the state of library education.
Former ALA President Michael Gorman discusses his memories of his childhood library, literacy, and the current state of libraries.
David Lankes of Syracuse University discusses his project, the Credibility Commons, where researchers and the public can try out strategies and software designed to dig up credible information.
Former ALA President Leslie Burger speaks about the mission of libraries and how a personal advocacy of the public interest can bring millions of funding dollars to the service of a fundamentally democratic institution.
Librarian in Black Sarah Houghton-Jan discusses web 2.0 and libraries.
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InfoSpeak is a podcast audio serial program conceived by MLIS students Michael Wood and Deanna Sukkar in 2005, produced in close collaboration with graduate student colleagues at the University of Washington. InfoSpeak highlights the voices of leaders in the information field, sharing their unique visions and perspectives on emerging issues in information access.
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