In this conversation, The Unlibrarian - Information Advocate discusses her extensive experience with systematic reviews, detailing her journey from publishing in newsletters to conducting rigorous research methodologies. She emphasizes the importance of teamwork in systematic reviews, the necessity of structured meetings, and the role of theory in guiding research. Rose also shares insights on how to effectively onboard a research team and the significance of defining key terms and methodologies. Throughout the discussion, she highlights the challenges and rewards of academic publishing and the critical nature of collaboration in producing credible research.

Testing out interfaces and seeing which are compatible... this little video tested out 3 microphones through my Shure Motiv Interface, Riverside FM features: captions and AI editing, YouTube upload, and reviewing the process. I have a Shure SM58 that I adore, the knock off SM58 from Temu was super quiet and the SM57 Temu special was oddly surprising.... after I ran it through the Riverside AI audio processing to bring it up to "studio quality" - I assure you the original was wayyy too quiet. Indeed, this prompted me to cancel an order I had waiting and went another direction. I will stick to my Shure SM58 as my primary microphone for a while yet - mainly because you can still see my face for podcast videos. Being able to see my lips is very important to me because I am a lip-reader and wish to give others the same consideration.

In this episode, The Unlibrarian discusses the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in libraries, highlighting recent research and personal experiences. The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness, strategies for self-protection, and the importance of supportive environments in library settings. The Unlibrarian shares practical methods for librarians to handle inappropriate interactions with patrons and stresses the significance of teamwork and communication in ensuring safety.

00:00 Introduction to Sensitive Topics in Libraries

03:10 Understanding Sexual Harassment in Librarianship

05:59 Strategies for Handling Harassment

08:44 Creating Safe Library Environments

11:50 The Importance of Team Dynamics

14:49 Navigating Online Interactions

17:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

3.4 Empowering Librarians Against Harassment