Podcasts of Interest

The Authority File
The Authority File is a weekly program featuring in-depth conversations about contemporary trends, best practices, and case studies important to the academic community. Hosted by Bill Mickey, the Editorial Director at Choice, the show spotlights authors, publishers, librarians, researchers and other higher education luminaries.

Banned Library
The Banned Library contains information about the worst books that have been challenged or banned from schools, libraries, or your own backyard.

Black in the Stacks
Black in the Stacks dives deep into the inspiring stories of African American librarians, authors, library workers, writers, poets, illustrators, professionals and advocates who have shaped the literary landscape and championed accessibility, diversity, and intellectual freedom.

Book Club for Masochists
Becoming better library staff by reading books we hate! Every month we randomly select a genre and each choose a book (or two) to read and share.

Book Flood
The Book Flood Podcast focuses on libraries, books, organizations, and authors from a librarian/reader perspective. Hosted by Tom Nixon, it provides insight into libraries and literacy from the experts.

Book Lounge by Libby
Book Lounge by Libby is the podcast where authors, book lovers and industry insiders come together to talk about the stories we love and the impact they have.

Borrowed
Brooklyn has so many stories to tell, and a lot of them start at the library. Brooklyn Public Library’s flagship podcast, Borrowed, brings you stories that start here and take you somewhere new. 

Call Number with American Libraries
Call Number is the popular podcast series from American Libraries, the magazine of the American Library Association. Each month, your host and American Libraries Associate Editor Diana Panuncial will be your guide to conversations with librarians, authors, thinkers, and scholars about topics from the library world and beyond.

Cyberpunk Librarian
Bringing you the ultimate in talk about high tech and low budget.

Fully Booked
The editors at Kirkus Reviews interview your favorite authors, tell you whether or not the books on the bestseller list are worth the read, give you behind-the-scenes insights, and introduce you to great books you may otherwise never find.

FYI: the Public Libraries Podcast
The podcast of the Public Library Association.

How I Library
Hosted by ALA Communications Manager Phil Morehart, this monthly series features authors, filmmakers, musicians, scholars, thought leaders, and, of course, librarians discussing the importance of libraries, their favorite library memories, and issues facing the library world. Along the way, they’ll share thoughts about their work, what inspires them, and so much more.

Information Gone Wild
Hosted by Maurice Coleman and Paul Signorelli, “Information Gone Wild” features guests from a variety of information organizations, leaders of current advocacy efforts, and groundbreaking, future-forward information professionals. Each episode will spotlight positive impacts on the information field.

The Librarian Linkover
The Librarian Linkover podcast is showing that our skills can be used in any setting. The Librarian Linkover is changing the way hiring managers view our skills and giving librarians more employment options to consider.

Libraries Lead!
Libraries Lead! is a provocative podcast about all things information & library hosted by Beth Patin (Assistant Professor, School of Information Studies, Syracuse U), Dave Lankes (Professor, iSchool, U of Texas), and Mike Eisenberg (Dean/Professor Emeritus, iSchool, U of Washington). Information age opportunities and challenges affect every aspect of human existence. We wrestle with such topics as social justice, political unrest, mis- and dis-information, kids, family and adult living; education and learning; work, employment, training and jobs; recreation, entertainment, and play; disasters & emergency preparedness with a focus on libraries & information science, services, and systems.

Library Exchange
Whether you’re a seasoned library media specialist or just starting your journey, this podcast is your go-to resource for all things related to the world of school librarianship. Each episode dives into the role of a school librarian offering practical tips, expert insights, and inspiration.

Library Leadership Podcast
The Library Leadership Podcast features real library leaders discussing the most important issues in libraries today, a resource for everyone navigating the fast-paced world of information service provision.

Library Love Fest
The Library Love Fest Podcast brings librarians and great books together. Enjoy author interviews, conversations with editors, and upcoming book presentations from HarperCollins Publishers.

The Library Pros
A librarian and information technology pro talking libraries, library tech, and everything in between.

librarypunk
librarypunk is a leftist library worker podcast.

LibVoices
Hear from librarians of color speak to the fullness of their careers including successes, challenges, and achievements. How do they do it? Join us to find out more about their #LibVoices. 

Listeners’ Advisory
Listeners’ Advisory is the San Diego Public Library podcast and audio access point that connects users with SDPL services, facilities, and staff. Patrons can learn about upcoming programs and periodically enjoy stand-alone episodes that feature unique content tailored for the audio experience.

Lost in the Stacks
The one and only Research Library Rock’n’Roll show! Librarians and archivists from the Georgia Tech Library pick a theme and free-associate an hour of music, interviews, and library talk every Friday for lunch.

Preserve This Podcast!
Preserve This Podcast! is an Andrew W. Mellon grant-funded project hosted by the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) to help podcasters protect their work against the threats of digital decay. 

Professional Book Nerds
Every month, Emma and Joe offer up their favorite new books coming out. Check out the list to see what new titles they can’t wait to dive into and be sure to come back next month for more great reads.

Reading Envy (RIP)
Most book podcasts are focused entirely on new and upcoming books; most of us don’t read that way, so Jenny Colvin’s Reading Envy was a place where genre fiction was given as much attention as serious literary tomes.

The Rogue Librarians
Join the podcast for an engaging discussion of banned books. The Rogue Librarians believe that books should be available in libraries and that reading helps us understand others’ perspectives. Help make the world a more empathetic place.

School Librarian Learning Network
Join Steve Tetreault as he talks to school librarians about their favorite lessons, ideas, and resources. And don’t miss the Book Break toward the end, where guests share books they’ve enjoyed!

School Librarians United!
A podcast dedicated to the nuts and bolts of running a successful school library.  Tune in to learn all about the issues and challenges school librarians face everyday! 

Shelf Care
Hosted by Susan Maguire, Senior Editor, Collection Management and Library Outreach, each episode of Shelf Care will introduce you to rock star librarians, hot topics in publishing, and books you need to know from colleagues at Booklist.

The Straight Download
A podcast for library professionals and anyone interested in the digital publishing industry. In each episode, Hoopla’s Jeff Jankowski and Ann Ford dive into current trends and share valuable insights.

Surviving the Stacks
Featuring stories and examples from across the globe, this podcast seeks to increase support to library workers and administrators experiencing challenges, bring awareness of the public to common library concerns, improve understanding about the reasons why libraries are seeing these challenges, and share innovative solutions for libraries to consider using in their own community. Hosted by Beth Wahler, PhD, MSW and Jane Garner, PhD.

T is for Training
A podcast about but not obsessed with training in libraries, hosted by Maurice Coleman.

Withdrawn
Steve and Dolly make libraries more awesome.

Worst Bestsellers
Kait, Renata, and a guest talk about popular books of questionable quality. They read stuff so you don’t have to.