SHOUT! For Libraries

This Fundrive episode, we share some petrifying, blood curdling tales about cursed media. We start with a discussion on cursed books, followed by an interview with Robert Desjardins and Francois Pageau discussing the dark side of a medieval manuscript. We end with a discussion of Roko's basilisk.

Show Notes

This Fundrive episode was recorded virtual campfire style under the full moon on Halloween night. Join our hosts as they share some petrifying, blood curdling tales about cursed media. We start with a discussion on cursed book. Then, we sit down with Robert Desjardins and Francois Pageau to discuss the dark side of a medieval manuscript located in the Ualberta libraries. Finally, we end with a discussion of Roko's basilisk.

Music Credits:
Beanbag Fight by Scanglobe
With sound effects by Filo_Rossi on freesound.org

What is SHOUT! For Libraries?

SHOUT! For Libraries is a radio show about topics and trends in the field of librarianship, brought to you by graduate students from the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Alberta. Each month, through conversations and interviews, we explore subjects in and around the world of libraries. SHOUT! For Libraries airs the fourth Friday of every month at 5pm on CJSR 88.5 FM.

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