Loud Librarians Pod

It's the end of the year, and we're feeling festive. In this holiday special, Amber and Hannah catch up on life, revisit the absolute best (and most unhinged) moments of the year, and make some bold predictions about what 2026 has in store for Loud Librarians ... and for librarians everywhere?There’s reflection, there’s chaos, and there are librarian opinions stronger than a shot of espresso at finals week. We talk growth, future dreams, sandwiches, and the things we’re definitely leaving behind in 2025.Grab your cocoa and your emotional support cardigan. It’s cozy meets chaotic meets please don’t shush us.

Love. Lies. Librarians. And maybe… a murder?? In Part Two of our wild season finale, the mystery deepens under the Reading Trees as Amber and Hannah reveal who finds love, who walks into the sea, and which couple tries to co-author eternity. It’s dramatic. It’s literary. It’s deeply unserious. Will someone propose—with a checkout slip?

It’s here. It’s tropical. It’s weird. Your favorite chaotic librarians return for the most unhinged season finale yet. In this Love Island-meets-literary-mystery fever dream, eight historical authors and librarians are stranded on a tropical island—Stacks & Caicos: the island dating show you didn’t know you needed. In Part One of our season finale, Amber and Hannah guide you through the sweaty, sun-drenched arrivals and romantic mayhem—until things take a turn. Someone might be missing. Or worse. Suspicion sets in. It’s giving clues. It’s giving chaos. It's giving true love.

As we go on, we remember all those times we spent together... In the library! Today, the Loud Librarians chat with two very special Walsh Library student workers as these two smarty pants students are about to graduate college and jet off to...library school to become librarians. Who would want to do a crazy thing like that? Get your shushing index fingers ready, because this is a total library love fest episode, you guys.

The Loud Librarians are turning the big 2-1 (sorta, kinda, spiritually), and we’re throwing ourselves a library-approved rager! Join us for a nostalgia-fueled trip down memory lane, embarrassingly iconic first-episode clips, completely arbitrary Dewey Decimal ratings, and a party game or two. Plus, we’re finally settling on an official nickname for our beloved listeners (or are we?). So grab your party hats, pretend it's your birthday too, and tune in for a chaotic, bookish bash!Follow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

Join the Loud Librarians as they sit down and have an in depth interview with John Williams, the Head of Cataloging at the Fordham University Libraries. We all know that libraries have a lot of BOOKS, but how are these books processed and classified? Tune into our chat with J.W. to find out!

The Loud Librarians are back! Join the “It” girls of the academic library world as they discuss what’s IN and what’s OUT in 2025. Just because these two gals are holed up in a library all day, doesn't mean they don't know what's cool! So tune in to hear what's trending and what's ending, library style.Follow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

You asked, and we answered! It’s the season finale and in this fun and interactive Q&A episode, Amber and Hannah tackle listeners’ questions about all things libraries, books, and beyond. Wondering how to organize your personal collection? Curious about library secrets? We’ve got you covered. Tune in for candid conversations, plenty of laughs, and maybe a few unexpected surprises!Follow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

Join us for an engaging conversation with Mailan Doquang, author of Blood Rubies. We dive into the inspiration behind her work, her creative process, and what makes this novel a must-read. Don’t miss this deep dive into storytelling, culture, and the art of crafting unforgettable narratives!Follow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

Pull out those binoculars and compasses- we’ve got atlases to explore! Did you know that the Fordham University Library collection is home to a relatively small, but very cool, atlas collection? For lovers of geography, history, libraries– and really anything at all– this episode is for you. This episode is sponsored by a general enthusiasm for maps.Follow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

Get ready for a spine-tingling journey as the Loud Librarians celebrate Halloween with a special “Spooktacular” episode! Join us as we unravel the eerie tales and mysterious artifacts surrounding the world of Edgar Allan Poe. We’ll dive into the rumors of the infamous Poe Bell, explore the secrets of the Maurer Mystery Collection at Fordham University’s Walsh Library, and visit the hauntingly beautiful Poe Park in the Bronx. Don’t miss this chilling adventure through history, mystery, and legend. Perfect for literary thrill-seekers and Halloween enthusiasts alike!Follow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

What would a library be without the general collection? The answer is absolutely nothing! Today the gals talk big-picture, macro-level stuff, as they analyze the general collection of their beloved Fordham University Libraries. Don’t worry, H & A narrow this conversation down by pulling some of their favorite books off the shelves (literally), and discussing how these items relate to a few niche popular culture references of today. Follow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

The Loud Librarians are back and better than ever… Or, at least, they’re back. Hannah & Amber announce that this season is taking listeners through, in, up, and around their very own place of employment… The Fordham University Libraries’ collection. Kicking the 3rd season off with something extra special, the gals head up to the deep, dark, depths of the 4th floor, and are reunited with their dear friend, FOP (Friend of the Pod), and Special Collections & Archives Librarian, Gabriella DiMeglio, as she shows off some super special collection items hidden deep within the archival vaults. Follow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

Have you ever wondered, who are these two “librarian” podcast hosts, “Hannah” and “Amber?” Possibly you have, more than likely you haven’t, but in this episode, you’re going to find out anyway. Join the Loud Librarians as they interview each other for a change and possibly reveal some super secret classified information (but you didn’t hear it from us!).Loud Librarians is a production of Fordham University Libraries

Hey all you cool cats and kittens! Today we’re sitting down with the coolest jazz cat of Fordham University Libraries- Our dear friend, Mike!Theme song created by Tracey Santiago for Loud LibrariansFollow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

Reunited and it feels so good! We have a gab session with the circulation and access service’s fabulous Maria as we talk about being front facing library extraordinaires, Harambe, and book “nerdisms”. Theme song created by Maria Sanchez for Loud LibrariansFollow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

Major main character energy in this one. The Loud Librarians welcome their first guest of season 2 as we chat with Jeannie about all things reference! Theme song created by Tracey Santiago for Loud LibrariansFollow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

Who’s chopping onions? Goodbyes are never easy, but it’s time to say farewell to fair use as we wrap up with the fourth and final factor. So pop in a CD or audio cassette recording of this ep and let’s give fair use the proper send off it deserves. Theme song created by Tracey Santiago for Loud LibrariansFollow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

Did you miss us? The Loud Librarians are back and ready to take on the world but before complete global domination, we introduce the listeners to the third factor of fair use. Let’s embrace our delicate eras and get into it!Theme song created by Tracey Santiago for Loud LibrariansFollow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

Jinkies! This episode has absolutely nothing to with copyright, but boy do we get to the bottom of uncovering some super-top-secret mysteries and tales of our home away from home, the Walsh Library. Theme song created by Tracey Santiago for Loud Librarians.Follow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries.

Our very own Archives and Special Collections librarian, Gabriella DiMeglio, gives us the scoop on all things archives and how cool cassette tapes truly are.Theme song created by Tracey Santiago for Loud Librarians.Follow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

Time to dig up those phone books and encyclopedias, and kiss the ring of the second element of fair use- the nature of the copyrighted work.Kenneth Crews quote source: Crews, K., Copyright Law for Librarians and Educators: Creative Strategies and Practical Solutions, 4th ed., 2020, ALA Editions.Theme song created by Tracey Santiago for Loud LibrariansFollow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

We have our first guest joining us at Loud Librarians with Dr. Jennifer Udell taking us into the world of copyright in the classroom and lamenting on how words can hurt the brainTheme song created by Tracey Santiago for Loud LibrariansFollow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

All’s fair in love and war… And in copyright! We get into the nitty gritty of defining FAIR USE and its first defining factor- The purpose of the use.Theme song created by Tracey Santiago for Loud Librarians.Follow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries

Hannah and Amber welcome you to Loud Librarians, with this season taking you into the bewildering and magical world of copyright. Come along for the laughs and cheese moons but stay a while for the facts.Theme song created by Tracey Santiago for Loud Librarians.Follow us on Instagram @loudlibrarianspodThis is a production of Fordham University Libraries, at the Walsh, Quinn and Westchester Libraries