Rachel and Mary discuss the last three books they've read. Spoiler free!

Check out what we talked about:

Books mentioned:
"Starling House" by Alix E. Harrow with readalikes "The Twisted Ones" by T. Kingfisher and "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" also by Alix E. Harrow. "Good Bad Girl" by Alice Feeney with readalike "His and Hers" by the same author. "The Hurricane Wars" by Thea Guanzon. "The Kamogawa Food Detectives" by Hisashi Kashiwai and its sequel "The Restaurant of Lost Recipes." "Divine Rivals" by Rebecca Ross and its sequel "Ruthless Vows." "A Year Unfolding: A Printmaker’s View" by Angela Harding with readalike "Wild Light: A Printmaker’s Day and Night" by the same author.

To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System:
countycat.mcfls.org
hoopladigital.com
wplc.overdrive.com
oakcreeklibrary.org

Episode 55: Last Three

In this special documentary episode, we look back over 50 years of Information Literacy with guests William Badke, Moira Bent, Debbi Boden-Angell, James Elmborg, Jane Secker, and Geoff Walton! Sharing experiences, influences, and stories across a range of contexts, they discuss the definition of Information Literacy, the formation of the CILIP ILG, the need for librarians to be taken seriously as teachers, and the challenges posed by the rise of generative AI. And on the way, they offer plenty of guidance and encouragement for new professionals! The interviews for this half-century retrospective were recorded in March 2024 by Beth Morgan, Josh Rodda, and Ella Wharton.

Episode 8: IL @ 50

Youth Services Librarian Meagan joins us once again to promote the 'Adventure Begins at Your Library' Summer Reading Challenge. This Challenge opened on June 8th and goes through August 10th! Learn more and register by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/src. Or, visit our events calendar to stay up to date on all of the fun activities that will keep you and your family busy this summer: oakcreeklibrary.org/events.

Check out what we talked about:

Books mentioned:
"Around the World in Eighty Days" by Jules Verne with readalike "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells. The "Throne of Glass" series by Sarah J. Maas with readalike series "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir. "Grandad’s Camper" by Harry Woodgate with readalike "On the Trapline" by David Robertson. "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac with readalike "Off the Road: My Years with Cassady, Kerouac, and Ginsberg" by Carolyn Cassady. The "Dragon Rider" series by Cornelia Funke with readalike series "The Inheritance Cycle" by Christopher Paolini. "You Are Here: Connecting Flights" edited by Ellen Oh with readalike "Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks" by Jason Reynolds. The "Uglies" series by Scott Westerfeld with spinoff series "Imposters" by the same author. "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau with readalike "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. "Amira & Hamza: The War to Save the Worlds" by Samira Ahmed with readalike "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi.

To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System:
countycat.mcfls.org
hoopladigital.com
wplc.overdrive.com
oakcreeklibrary.org

Episode 56: Adventure Begins at Your Library

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Scott about what the Reference Department was like in the 1980s. Slides donated by a former Head of Reference help guide the discussion. Listen to learn how things have changed at the Scranton Public Library over the past few decades. We hope you enjoy!

Episode 101: Reference Department in the 1980s

Get in the spirit for the City of Oak Creek's upcoming cultural festival with these great reading recommendations featuring books by authors from all over the world.

Learn more about C.A.F.E. - A Celebration of Culture: https://www.oakcreekwi.gov/visitor/events/farmers-market/cafe-a-cultural-event

Check out what we talked about:

Books mentioned:
"The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida" by Shehan Karunatilaka with readalike "Someone Else’s Bucket List" by Amy T. Matthews. "A Wild Sheep Chase" by Haruki Murakami with readalike "The Elephant Vanishes" by the same author. "Prophet Song" by Paul Lynch with readalike "The Bee Sting" by Paul Murray. "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy with readalike "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" by the same author. "Between Shades of Grey" AKA "Ashes in the Snow" by Ruta Sepetys with readalike "Only the Beautiful" by Susan Meissner. "The Sound of Things Falling" by Juan Gabriel Vásquez with readalikes "Retrospective" and "The Shape of the Ruins" by the same author. 

To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System:
countycat.mcfls.org
hoopladigital.com
wplc.overdrive.com
oakcreeklibrary.org

Episode 57: Celebration of Culture

The great debate- Is there good small business content online?

New Livestream guests- Mike Finger and Clinton Lee

These two have been guests on my show before but never locked in heated debate!

Clinton is a long-time consultant who helps leading UK entrepreneurs find the best fit business brokers to represent them in selling their businesses.

Mike Finger is a multi-exit SMB survivor who coaches small business owners in the US on how to make their businesses more saleable.

The discussion?

Is there good content online for people interested in buying and selling small businesses or is it all just hype?

Mike questions what he finds to be most popular.

Clinton says it’s there, but you’ve got to discern the quality of what you consume.

We’re going to discuss this and see if online content creators deliver for SMB learning or if you should be spending your time at the library or something.

Find Mike Finger online at https://exitoasis.com/
or on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-finger/
Find Clinton Lee at http://ukbuisnessbrokers.com/
or on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintonleeuk/

Sell your Business

LIVE Mike Finger And Clinton Lee Is There Good SMB Content Online

It's October, and you know what that means... 👻

Check out what we talked about:

The podcasts "Scare You To Sleep," "A Darker Tale," "Caledonian Gothic," "The Lurking Transmission," "The Secret of St. Kilda," and "Don't Mind Cruxmont." The book "Crimson Peak" by Nancy Holder with readalikes "A House of Bells" by J.T. Croft, "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë, and "The Woman in Black" by Susan Hill. The graphic novels "Harrow County" and "Tales of Harrow County" by Cullen Bunn, "Something is Killing the Children," "The House of Slaughter," and "Book of Butcher" by James Tynion IV, and "The Silver Coin' by Chip Zdarsky. The book "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson with the Netflix series of the same name, as well as the movies "Malum" and "Last Shift" directed by Anthony DiBlasi.

To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast

Music:
"Quinn's Song: The Dance Begins" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Gathering Darkness" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Dark Walk" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Dark Fog" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Night of Chaos" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"SCP-x7x (6th Floor)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Classic Horror 3" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System:
countycat.mcfls.org
hoopladigital.com
wplc.overdrive.com
oakcreeklibrary.org

Episode 58: Oh So Spooky

"Brave Libraveian" is an energetic anthem celebrating the unsung heroes of knowledge—librarians! With a powerful chorus and uplifting verses, this song shines a light on the bravery of those who protect the freedom to explore, learn, and grow. From the quiet courage of standing up for truth to the daily battles waged for free access to knowledge, librarians are the fearless guides who help us navigate the world of information. This track is a tribute to their dedication, heart, and courage.

The Brave Libraveian

Your local pumpkin patch might be closed for the season, but you can still enjoy crisp, cool evenings and the crunch of fallen leaves with these autumnal reading recommendations.

Check out what we talked about:

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen with readalike "Pride and Premeditation: A Jane Austen Murder Mystery" by Tirzah Price. "The Night Country" by Stewart O’Nan with readalike "Dark Tides" by Chris Ewan. "The Chandler Legacies" by Abdi Nazemian with readalike "The Maidens" by Alex Michaelides. "Nine Liars" from the "Truly Devious" series by Maureen Johnson. "Sweetbitter" by Stephanie Danler with readalike "This Tender Land" by William Kent Krueger. "The October Country" by Ray Bradbury with watchalike cartoon miniseries "Over the Garden Wall" from Cartoon Network.

Briefly mentioned were the television series "Inspector Morse," "Midsomer Murders," "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour," and "The Twilight Zone."

To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast

Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System:
countycat.mcfls.org
hoopladigital.com
wplc.overdrive.com
oakcreeklibrary.org

Episode 59: Oh My Gourd, It’s Fall!

In the final episode of this four-part series, Dr. Rebecca “Bek” Cooney, Chief Editor of Nature Mental Health, discusses the current publishing landscape and future of mental health research. She explores the balance between open access and subscription models through an equity lens, highlighting the importance of author-first and choice-driven perspectives. She also explains how the librarian’s role may shift in an increasingly open environment through heightened curation and direction for researchers. Last, Bek underscores mental health’s position as a “last frontier” by unpacking the obstacles that stigma creates, and how a more nuanced and widespread understanding of mental health can help overcome these barriers.

Episode 4: The Publishing Landscape And Mental Health As A “Last Frontier”

Chatting Info Lit is an information literacy podcast for new library and information professionals, run by the CILIP ILG New Professionals Sub-committee. In each episode, we interview either a new professional or someone with more experience about their route into the profession, the projects they have worked on, and how questions of information literacy impact upon their sector.

Chatting Info Lit is hosted, recorded and edited by:
Bethan Morgan (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust)
Josh Rodda (University of Nottingham)
Ella Wharton (University of Nottingham)

Hey, I’m Louis Katz, a musician inspired by the timeless sounds of 60s rock, the poetic depth of Bob Dylan, the raw authenticity of Tom Petty, and the vibrant energy of surf guitar. I’ve always been drawn to the kind of music that tells a story, sparks emotion, and invites the listener to experience something bigger than just a catchy tune.

Though I haven’t performed at any venues or had the chance to work in a studio yet, my passion for music runs deep. Every day, I strive to push my creativity further, and I’m excited to take the next steps in my musical journey. My goal is to collaborate with like-minded artists and musicians—kindred spirits who share a love for authentic, soul-driven music. Together, I believe we can elevate our sound to the highest level imaginable, creating tracks that not only resonate with audiences but leave a lasting impact.

I’m just getting started, and I’m looking for fellow creatives who want to be part of that journey. Whether it’s jamming on new ideas, writing songs, or eventually recording and performing, I’m ready to take things to the next level. Thanks for stopping by my SoundCloud, and I hope we can create something incredible together!

I discuss buying, selling, financing and managing small and medium sized businesses either alone or with guests.  
I've started, bought, sold and closed businesses. 
Author of three best-selling business books; 'Invest Local: a guide to superior investment returns in your own community,' 'Franchise Warnings: What you really need to know before you buy' and 'How To Sell My Own Business: A guide to selling your own business without paying a broker's commission.' all available as well as 5 other books on Amazon or from www.DavidCBarnett.com

Welcome to the Springer Nature Soundcloud page! Here you will find several podcasts from our journals across a range of scientific subjects, including Gene Pod, ModPath Chat, Pediapod, Hereditypod and Brainpod.

Librarians from Oak Creek Public Library discuss their latest reads and give their favorite reading, watching, and listening recommendations each month! Visit https://oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast for complete transcripts of every episode.

Established in 1893, the Scranton Public Library serves Scranton, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. The library strives to enhance the lives of all individuals by offering free access to materials and programs designed to satisfy the informational and recreational needs of our community. This podcast is designed to highlight the history and interesting stories found in our collection.

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