Beyond the Shush
Beyond the Shush
Podcast Description
A podcast about the hidden magic of libraries. Join us as we explore the past, present and future of library services. Each episode we will discover something old, something new, something to borrow, and something to do at the library. Join your host and a guest librarian each episode, as we take you Beyond the Shush. Connect with us online at:Email: [email protected]: @beyondtheshushBluesky: @BeyondTheShush
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes related to library history, current innovations, and community engagement, featuring episodes that cover topics such as the world's earliest libraries, advancements like RFID technology, literary genre explorations like 'Fantasy Lite', and community programs such as Baby Rhyme Time that encourage interaction. Each episode uniquely highlights one old idea, one new technology, one borrowing suggestion, and one community activity.
A podcast about the hidden magic of libraries. Join us as we explore the past, present and future of library services. Each episode we will discover something old, something new, something to borrow, and something to do at the library. Join your host and a guest librarian each episode, as we take you Beyond the Shush.
Connect with us online at:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @beyondtheshush
Bluesky: @BeyondTheShush
Welcome to the first episode of Beyond the Shush – a podcast that loves all things libraries.
In this episode we discover:
Something Old: Which are the world's earliest libraries?
Something New: We look at the RFID technology behind hold pickup lockers.
Something to Borrow: Our guest librarian Nic talks about the 'Fantasy Lite' genre and her book recommendation, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E Schwab
Something to Do: Baby Rhyme Time raises the roof at many libraries. We talk about what it is and why it is so great for the community.
Links from the episode:
Information about author Juliet Marillier
The Binding by Bridget Collins
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
First 5 Forever Program – State Library Queensland
Connect with us:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @beyondtheshush
Bluesky: @BeyondTheShush
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