Episode 15: Life, the Universe and Everything Social Media. December 21st, 2021 Beth Patin, Dave Lankes, &amp; Mike EisenbergThis is the first of a series of episodes about the phenomenon of social media. Social media dominates and affects almost all aspect of life and society, sometimes purposefully and often not. In the series, we hope to inform as well as identify some recommended good practices, and to discuss how libraries can and are helping people to engage effectively and safely. Here in episode 15 we will take a broad view of social media highlighting some of the nuts and bolts, the “why” of social media, and to begin to discuss the impact and issues. s

Episode 16: FACEBOOK: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

In this podcast, Libraries Lead in the New Normal, we cover such topics as the pandemic, lockdown and isolation; social justice, civic and political unrest; misinformation and disinformation; kids, family and adult living; education and learning; work, employment, training and jobs; recreation, entertainment, and play; disasters & emergency preparedness; and whatever else affects people in this emerging 21st century “new normal.” Our focus with all these things is the nature and scope of the role of libraries, librarians, information, library functions, services, and systems, and how libraries are making a difference in lives right now and how they can do even more. The podcast includes 3 main segments in approximately 40 minutes, starting with “wazzup with Dave and Mike,” a “main topic discussion” (and sometimes interview), and an "awesome library thingy" from each of us for each episode.