Episode 99: 2024 Author Chats by Call Number with American Libraries
As 2024 comes to a close and we look ahead, Call Number with American Libraries reflects on the important work of librarians and our beloved institutions. In Episode 99, the Call Number team presents...
18 Des 202420min
Episode 98: Small Libraries, Big Ideas
Small and rural libraries don’t always have the same resources and opportunities that urban libraries do. But they still have big ideas about how to serve their communities—and, as we hear in Episode ...
11 Nov 202431min
Rebroadcast of Episode 31: The Haunting of Peoria Public Library
Books flying off the shelves. Shadowy figures roaming the hallways. Unexplained sounds. What’s going on at Peoria (Ill.) Public Library? Is the building possessed by spirits hovering above cursed gro...
16 Okt 202447min
Bonus Episode: Check Out Your Library
Libraries are so much more than their physical collections. They offer digital resources, innovative programs, essential services, new technologies, and opportunities to socialize. But not everyone kn...
26 Sep 20247min
Rebroadcast of Episode 87: Protecting the Right to Read
The recent wave of book bans and other censorship attempts have threatened democracy, restricting access and the rights of many readers. In Episode 87, Call Number looks at how libraries and library w...
15 Sep 202435min
Rebroadcast of Episode 75: Rethinking Your Space
As any library staffer who has gone through a building renovation knows, significant behind-the-scenes work goes into updating or overhauling a facility. From working with architects to communicating ...
16 Aug 202428min
Episode 97: For the Love of Music
Summer is in full swing. This means getting outside, soaking up some sunshine, and listening to our favorite tunes—from oldies-but-goodies to today’s hits. In Episode 97, Call Number covers music. So...
16 Jul 202433min
Episode 96: Sunny San Diego
Next week, we’re on route to San Diego for the American Library Association’s 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition. In Episode 96, Call Number explores “America’s Finest City” through the lens of loc...
17 Jun 202428min
