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

Ep. 85 is all about comics! Tune in for a chat w/ Jillian Rudes on manga, graphic novelists Follow Me On Bluesky @DaveScheidt This Place Sucks Kazu Kibuishi Harmony Becker and Pedro Martín from #ALAAC23, and Jenny Robb from The Ohio State University Libraries's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum. | bit.ly/CN-Ep85

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 Dominican University and iBlackCaucus, a student organization launched by Black Caucus ALA Inc | bit.ly/3sfSVC5

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

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

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

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

Ready to head to Baltimore for ALA's #LibLearnX24 conference? Ep. 91 explores the city's bites and sights w/ H3irloom Baltimore and Maryland Humanities. Plus, hear Maryland school librarians share their favorite parts about B'more culture and history. | bit.ly/CN-Epi91

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

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 [email protected] and your submission could be featured in March's AI-themed episode!

Tomorrow is the deadline to submit for a chance to be featured in our March episode!

From chatbots to image generators to robot companions, AI is everywhere. Ep. 93 of Call Number, featuring convos w/ Santa Ana Public Library + @elissamalespina, explores how it's emerging in libraries. | bit.ly/CN-Ep93

Ahead of Preservation Week 2024 (April 28–May 4) Episode 94 features interviews with author Traci Sorell, Boston Public Library's special collections public services supervisor Kathleen Monahan, and reps from @WinterthurMuse/UD Art Conservation's Poison Book Project. | bit.ly/CN-Ep94

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

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

#ALAAC24 is here! Listen to our newest episode to help prepare you for the trip to San Diego:

In Ep. 97, we celebrate music! Placentia Library, Dallas PublicLibrary, and OCNC Public Library discuss their Taylor Swift, K-Pop, and Beyoncé events; #ALAAC24 attendees revisit their first concert; and librarian/musician Joy Worland talks winning a Grammy Award. | bit.ly/CN-Ep97

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 #LibraryLove #LibraryTwitter #Bookish #BookTwitter

As we remember Jimmy Carter, listen back with us to our 2016 interview (when we were called the 'Dewey Decibel' podcast) with Jimmy Carter Presidential Library Director Meredith Evans, on her work with President Carter and managing a presidential library. bit.ly/AMpod-Carter