Ergebnis für "The Librarian" in Politik & Sozialwissenschaften

On Winston Churchill’s first day as prime minister, Hitler invaded Holland and Belgium. Poland and Czechoslovakia had already fallen, and the Dunkirk evacuation was just two weeks away. For the next 12 months, the Nazis would wage a relentless bombing campaign, killing 45,000 Britons and destroying two million homes. In The Splendid and the Vile, Erik Larson gives a new and brilliantly cinematic account of how Britain’s most iconic leader set about unifying the nation at its most vulnerable moment, and teaching ‘the art of being fearless’.

One of the things small town librarian Amanda Jones values most about books is how they can affirm a young person’s sense of self. So in 2022, when she heard of a local public hearing that would discuss “book content,” she knew what was at stake. Schools and libraries nationwide have been bombarded by demands for books with LGTBQ+ references, discussions of racism, and more to be purged from the shelves. Amanda would be damned if her community were to ban stories representing minority groups. She spoke out that night at the meeting. Days later, she woke up to a nightmare that still persists.

At the start of WWII, the U.S. found itself in desperate need of an intelligence agency. The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), a precursor to today’s CIA, was quickly formed—and, in an effort to fill its ranks with experts, the OSS turned to academia for recruits. Suddenly, literature professors, librarians, and historians were training to perform undercover operations and investigative work—and these surprising spies would go on to profoundly shape both the course of the war and our cultural institutions with their efforts.

Unplugged and Unbound is where books, culture, and conversation collide. Hosted by A Lady Named D ( @unpluggedlibrarian), this podcast explores the stories shaping our lives—from page-turning reads to hot-button topics in society and beyond. Whether you’re here for thought-provoking discussions, fresh takes, or a dash of unapologetic realness, you’ll find a space to unplug from the noise and dive into meaningful dialogue. Join us every week for an unfiltered journey through books, culture, and the stories that matter.

Alexandra Robbins goes behind the scenes to tell the true, sometimes shocking, always inspirational stories of three teachers as they navigate a year in the classroom. She follows Penny, a southern middle school math teacher who grappled with a toxic staff clique at the big school in a small town; Miguel, a special ed teacher in the western United States who fought for his students both as an educator and as an activist; and Rebecca, an East Coast elementary school teacher who struggled to schedule and define a life outside of school.

Seriously Chatty Librarians is a podcast by Saline County Library librarians Alan, Amanda and Lyndsey who chat about the public library, which, if you know public libraries, means they can talk about anything and everything... and they do!

In December 2008, twentysomething Jill Grunenwald graduated with her master’s degree in library science, ready to start living her dream of becoming a librarian. But the economy had a different idea. As the Great Recession reared its ugly head, jobs were scarce. After some searching, however, Jill was lucky enough to snag one of the few librarian gigs left in her home state of Ohio. The catch? The job was behind bars as the prison librarian at a men’s minimum-security prison. Talk about baptism by fire.

Avi Steinberg is stumped. After defecting from yeshiva to Harvard, he has only a senior thesis essay on Bugs Bunny to show for his effort. While his friends and classmates advance in the world, he remains stuck at a crossroads, unable to meet the lofty expectations of his Orthodox Jewish upbringing. And his romantic existence as a freelance obituary writer just isn’t cutting it. Seeking direction - and dental insurance - Steinberg takes a job as a librarian in a tough Boston prison.

The Drunk Librarians are your go-to source for all things booze and books. We chatter about recent reads, library shenanigans, and the booze that makes it all bearable.

Thee Ambassador Ron, the charismatic host behind the captivating YouTube channel and podcast 'Scientist Of Game & Not Just A Librarian,' curates an enthralling digital space where viewers and listeners delve into the intricate world of dating, relationships, and personal development. With a magnetic presence, Thee Ambassador Ron serves as a beacon of guidance, offering a unique blend of wisdom, humor, and insight. While the channel's main focus revolves around the lifestyle of pimping, it extends far beyond conventional boundaries, delving into current events, societal dynamics, and the latest...

Do you love working with books? Of course you do! Do you also love working with people? Do you want to better your community? Interested in planning big events for people in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. 50 Things to Know About Being a Librarian by author Tekedra Lofton offers fresh advice for librarians and would-be librarians. Most books on librarianship tell you only the nuts and bolts of the career.

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Growing up under Fascist censorship in Nazi Germany, Ruth Rappaport absorbed a forbidden community of ideas in banned books. After fleeing her home in Leipzig at fifteen and losing both parents to the Holocaust, Ruth drifted between vocations, relationships, and countries, searching for belonging and purpose. When she found her calling in librarianship, Ruth became not only a witness to history but an agent for change as well. This epic true story reveals a driven woman who survived persecution, political unrest, and personal trauma through a love of books....

Dystopia? Check. Every episode is either about some fresh new hell that was probably predicted in a cyberpunk story, or some topic that could be viewed through a cyberpunk lens. Produced in affiliation with neondystopia.com