CU at the Libraries
CU at the Libraries
University of Colorado Boulder Libraries
CU at the Libraries is where information becomes knowledge through storytelling. This is an original podcast from the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries. These collections of stories highlight the students and educators who make the University Libraries the heart of our campus.
Ep. 16 - One Subject Heading at a Time: Cataloging the Library Experience
On this episode of CU at the Libraries, Art & Architecture Librarian Alex Watkins and Cataloger Chris Long talk about the effort that goes into cataloging library materials and how this has a huge effect on how all of us use the libraries. They also debunk stereotypes and diving into topics like, why it’s so hard to make changes to classification systems.
Jan 6, 2021
18 min
Ep. 15 - Reimagining Community During COVID-19
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Colorado, the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries had to close its doors to our community, including ourselves. As the pandemic progressed, we needed to innovate to provide the services and resources that our community relies on. On this episode of CU at the Libraries, we reflect on the important decisions we made as a result of the pandemic, not all of them popular, and we share how we reimagined our community in the time of COVID-19.
Jan 4, 2021
17 min
Ep. 14 - Anti-racism Resource Guides and Academic Libraries
On this episode of CU at the Libraries, academic librarians reflect on creating an anti-racism resources guide in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many other Black people and people of color through the lens of a recent American Library Association quote, “while libraries are non-partisan, they are not indifferent," and the concept of neutrality in academic libraries.
Jan 4, 2021
17 min
Ep. 13 - Colorado's Premiere Rock 'n' Roll Photographer
Dan Fong has always found himself in the right place at the right time. A CU Boulder alumnus, Fong is known for capturing the heart of the golden age of Colorado's rock history from all angles. On this episode of CU at the Libraries, he and Head of the University Libraries Archives Megan Friedel discuss his life's work as a rock 'n' roll and counterculture photographer.
Nov 16, 2020
27 min
Ep. 12 - The Importance of Open Government
Melissa Cantrell, the Scholarly Communication Librarian with the University Libraries investigates the connections between open-access scholarship and democracy ahead of the 2020 U.S. elections.
Oct 27, 2020
16 min
Ep. 11 - Information and Media Literacy in 2020
On this episode of CU at the Libraries, CU Boulder Government Information and Civic Literacy librarian Allan Van Hoye navigates the vast landscape of information and misinformation with Assistant Professor of Advertising, Public Relations & Media Design Toby Hopp and Political Science Associate Professor and Women & Gender Studies Faculty Associate Michaele Ferguson.
Oct 15, 2020
26 min
Ep. 10 - In Conversation with Dean of the Libraries
On the final episode of CU at the Libraries Season 1, Dean of the University Libraries Robert H. McDonald talks about a new strategic plan, shared values, and the future of both online education and academic libraries at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Dec 9, 2019
16 min
Ep. 9 - The Man Behind Folsom Field
On this week's episode of CU at the Libraries, we learn about the father of CU Football, Coach Fred Gorham Folsom and the stadium that carries his legacy.
Dec 2, 2019
10 min
Ep. 8 - Defining Digital Humanities at CU Boulder
Students ask Digital Scholarship Librarian and Assistant Professor Nickoal Eichmann-Kalwara to define Digital Humanities (DH) for them frequently. But the answer is multifaceted. So with the help of a historian, a graduate student in English, and a science librarian, Eichmann-Kalwara unifies our exploration of DH at CU Boulder.
Nov 11, 2019
11 min