Best Lancaster University Library Podcasts (2025)

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A conversation with Andrew Barker, Library Director at Lancaster University 31:27

11M ago31:27

31:27

In this latest episode of Talking Around the Library Tree, host, Louise Speakman is joined by Andrew Barker. The Lancaster University Library director discusses his role, his history in libraries, challenges for the sector, "Being brave", Mills and Boon novels and ambitions of being a Flâneur. So sit back, grab a brew and get an insight into what m…

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Pride Special - using LGBTQ+ resources in your research 18:27

11M ago18:27

18:27

In this special episode, host, John Barbrook (Factulty Librarian for Medicine) chats to special guest, Dr Rianna Price (Project Co-ordinator for the Ethics, Values, and Poliicy Initiative) about her research: Medicalisation of Queerness in India from 1977-2020. They also discuss using LGBTQ+ resources in your research. Useful links mentioned: Decol…

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Refugee Week 2024 in Lancaster 15:15

11M ago15:15

15:15

This episode of Talking around the Library tree focuses on Refugee Week and the library support available to the refugee and asylum seeker community in Lancaster. This episode features James Stephens (University of Cumbria Library), Allanah Hodgkinson (Lancashire County Council) and Bob Frost (Lancaster University Library). Here are the weeks event…

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Careers in University Libraries and the Information Sector. Episode 3: Career pathways, skills and qualifications, pay and rewards 30:17

1y ago30:17

30:17

In this final episode in the series; Fabiha, Nicola and Paul talk about career pathways, skills and qualifications, pay and rewards in university libraries and the wider information sector.By Lancaster University Library

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Careers in University Libraries and the Information Sector. Episode 2: Innovation in University Libraries 25:57

1y ago25:57

25:57

In this second episode of three; Fabiha, Nicola and Paul talk about emerging technologies such as AI and how libraries are often at the forefront of digital innovation.By Lancaster University Library

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Careers in University Libraries and the Information Sector : Episode 1 28:23

1y ago28:23

28:23

In this first episode of a trilogy; Fabiha, Nicola and Paul talk about their roles at Lancaster University Library. They also talk about the wide variety of roles within the library team (can you guess how many?) and the wider library and information sector.By Lancaster University Library

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Getting to know Andy Holgate, the Library Digital Skills Developer. 23:16

1+ y ago23:16

23:16

In this episode, award winning librarian, Louise Speakman chats with Andy about his new role at Lancaster University Library. Louise talks to Andy about being a librarian, an author, awards ceremonies, celeb spotting, Linkedin Learning, the differences between being a morning person and a night owl, and sharks. It's certainly not your average libra…

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Getting to know Andy Holgate, the Library Digital Skills Developer 23:16

1+ y ago23:16

23:16

In this episode, award winning librarian, Louise Speakman chats with Andy about his new role at Lancaster University Library. Louise and Andy talk about being a librarian, an author, awards ceremonies, celeb spotting, Linkedin Learning, the differences between a morning person and a night owl, and sharks. It's certainly not your average library cha…