Librarians Anonymous

05/01/2025

Jeeves and Wooster are sitting down this evening to talk about some of the early warning signs (and full blown problems) that are showing up with the use of generative AI in libraries. Let us know if you have any questions or comments!

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02/01/2025

2025 is just getting started and so is a new season/reboot of Librarians Anonymous. Jeeves and Wooster are back to discuss the looming danger of Project 2025 and the threat he holds for libraries and librarians. You can find the episode on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and many other podcast providers.

30/11/2024

Well, it's certainly been awhile. To say things have been chaotic since we last were here is an understatement. However, with the times what they are, it's never seemed more important to reach out to the library and library-loving community. So, with that said, we are announcing that LA is coming back! There will be some changes, mixing up the formate a bit. While we don't have a date just yet for the return, the big news currently is that from now on, we will be posting info primarily on Bluesky.
You'll find us at: https://bsky.app/profile/librariansanonpod.bsky.social
We hope to see many of you there and hope to have new content shortly.

Thanks!
Jeeves & Wooster

It's been a hot minute, but the Librarians Anonymous podcast is back! Join host Jeeves and Wooster as we discuss the state of libraries, what librarians really think, and the occasional guest interviews.

12/04/2022

Sorry for the extended hiatus everyone! Rest assured, Jeeves & Wooster are "librarian-ing" and preparing for more conversations to share with y'all!

Much love, J&W

17/02/2022

Hello dear listeners!

You may have noticed that there was no January episode. Like many of you, Jeeves & Wooster have found themselves a bit overwhelmed with the current state of, well, everything. So a small mental health break was necessary. Rest assured that we are working diligently on a new episode and need your help.

The amazing journalist Robert Evans recently did an episode of his podcast "Behind the Bastards" discussing how problematic Melvil Dewey was in life. We here at LA have decided we need a new library hero and we've put together a list of candidates to consider. We'd love to hear from all of you who you think is most deserving

Here's the list:

Historical

SR Ranganathan
Audre Lorde
Nancy Pearl
Beverly Cleary
Margaret Cross Norton
Henriette Avram
Joanna Cole
Anne Carroll Moore
Frances Clarke Sayers
Judith Krug
E. J. Josey

Active

Jessamyn West
Fobazi Ettarh
Carla Hayden
Bonnie Nardi
Emily Knox

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and comments! - J&W

02/12/2021

Well, we technically missed November by a day, but the new episode, "Let the kids read!" Is available now.

Jeeves and Wooster are joined by Stef, a Youth Services Librarian to discuss the current affairs challenging children's material in libraries and share her thoughts on the rewarding nature of working with kids.

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28/10/2021

A special thank you to our listeners. Librarians Anonymous just passed 1,000 unique downloads!

Thank you all for sticking with us and making the show possible. We appreciate the support and are always glad to hear from you.

-J&W

28/10/2021

Happy Halloween! This month is an abbreviated episode from Jeeves & Wooster about their favorite Halloween memories from working in the library including stories, costumes, patron objections to the holiday and a "spirited" debate about haunted libraries. Listen to the end to hear your intrepid hosts favorite horror films and spooky literature.

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Your hosts, Jeeves and Wooster, are opening the door to what really goes on behind the scenes at your local library. This podcast creates a safe space for librarians to share their bizarre, crazy, and unbelievable tales of librarianship while maintaining privacy for themselves and their patrons. Abo...

18/10/2021

Hey everyone! We're getting festive for our next episode and want your stories on Halloween in the library. Do you have a spooky story, a favorite candy, or a memory of the best costume party ever? Let us know in this super short survey!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevm-ueiy41c_PCQrYqCWwifstDVNFN0l4QjDoBVABLvhGHXg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Tell us your spooky library stories!

29/09/2021

We are BACK for Season 2 of Librarians Anonymous! After the summer hiatus, we are ready to return with stories and discussions from the behind the scenes world of librarianship starting with the tough topic of "vocational awe." Here to talk to us this week is "BiblioBurro," a librarian and instructor who is deeply invested in solving the problem of vocational awe with individual solutions like "slow librarianship," and trauma informed services, and systemic advocacy like collective action and accountability. Tune in for a fantastic conversation!
https://anchor.fm/wooster-anon/episodes/S2E1-Awe-struck---Vocational-Awe-w-Guest-Biblioburro-e17s1dj

14/09/2021

Wow, where did the summer go?! We're not sure, but we know one thing for sure, it's time to get to work on Season 2!

To kick this season off, Jeeves and Wooster are on the lookout for stories about Vocational Awe. Are you aware of it? Have you experienced it? If so, would you be willing to share your experience with us (anonymously, of course)?

24/06/2021

Mini Episode! 10.5, "Summer Readin' Having a Blast!" Announcing Season 2 of the Show! Jeeves & Wooster talk Summer Reading Program memories, what they are reading, and plans for the upcoming second season of "Librarians Anonymous."

https://anchor.fm/wooster-anon/episodes/Episode-10-5--Summer-Readin--Having-a-Blast-e138s6m

Jeeves & Wooster are gearing up for Summer Reading Programs and a stretch of interviews and recordings for Season 2 of The Librarians Anonymous Podcast! Join them for a short episode where they cover their favorite memories of summer reading, the Pizza Hut Bookit! Program, Summer Reading Prizes, and...

10/06/2021

New Episode! Episode 10: "Quiet in the Library." With every 5th episode, Jeeves and Wooster discuss a topic between them that is important to the world of librarianship and needs hashing out. In this tenth episode, they tackle the question, "Should libraries be quiet?" Listen here: https://anchor.fm/wooster-anon/episodes/Quiet-in-the-library--w-Jeeves--Wooster-e129r3n

Sshhhh! Do you hear that? For their tenth episode, Jeeves & Wooster are breaking their silence on the subject of whether libraries should be quiet. With the help of a community survey, your hosts find out what librarians really think about this long standing stereotype of libraries as silent shrines...

02/06/2021

"Ssshh! Please keep it down! Shush!"

The tell-tale call of a librarian...or is it? That's what Jeeves & Wooster want to know so we've put together a short survey/questionnaire for all you librarians out there. Where do you and your library stand on the idea of libraries as "quiet" places? We want to hear your thoughts, so please take a mount to fill out the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4H-XL1jWqMInqMFQ42w3c_jASxgQW_Px2Hr3VVED83Alcsw/viewform?usp=sf_link

28/05/2021

Hello all!

Due to the upcoming holiday and some family obligations, the next episode of Librarians Anonymous will be postponed a week. We'll be back soon to celebrate our tenth episode and will be asking you all for your thoughts and input for said episode in the near future.

Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend and take some time to remember and give thanks for all of those who gave their lives in service to this country!

Jeeves & Wooster

19/05/2021

"You don't have to listen to old, dead N***s." What could this statement possibly be in relation to?! Find out in Episode 9: The Best Dressed Law Librarian in the West! Available now.

In this session of Librarian’s Anonymous, Jeeves and Wooster welcome, “Zsa-Zsa,” who is an attorney, law school user services librarian, and style/fashion expert. Zsa-Zsa walks them through the basics of law-librarianship, intellectual property, and providing access to law students before taking them to CLASS on the subject of fashion, loving and respecting your appearance, and the basics of building your own personal style. This episode also features Librarians Anonymous’ very first segment called, “Rate that Librarian Look” where Zsa-Zsa breaks down the fashion statements of Rupert Giles, Zelda Schiff, Evelyn Carnahan, Dr. Barbara Gordon, and Mary from Party Girl. DO NOT miss this episode and enjoy the unique brilliance of this librarian!

18/05/2021

Episode 9 drops tomorrow night! What does "library style" mean to you? Let us know in the comments which fictional librarian style you like best and then look forward to our next episode tomorrow night where we talk to, "The Best Dressed Law Librarian in the West!"

05/05/2021

Fresh off the press! Episode 8, "Service by any other name," is available to listen to now!

This meeting of Librarians Anonymous is now in session! Join us as we delve into the personal experience of a librarian who came to the profession after serving in the United States Armed Forces. This 3rd generation librarian, who has chosen the alias, "Conan the Librarian" talks to us about their time in the army as a soldier and translator, their new profession as an online learning librarian, and some thoughts about the state of our society and the need to break down the barriers of toxic masculinity, patriarchy, and white supremacy as it exists in both worlds.