Shows
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 68 – Come With it NowEpisode 67 leads right into episode 68 as Dan takes on the theory and practice of underground librarianship, anarchivism, and shadow librarianship. Links Music Sounds & Images Also… Check out The L0WL1F3 Podcast and Neon Dystopia! If you like this podcast, you’re gonna love L0WL1F3! And if you love cyberpunk culture, Neon Dystopia is your...
2025-08-0546 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 68 – Come With it NowEpisode 67 leads right into episode 68 as Dan takes on the theory and practice of underground librarianship, anarchivism, and shadow librarianship. Links Music Sounds & Images Also… Check out The L0WL1F3 Podcast and Neon Dystopia! If you like this podcast, you’re gonna love L0WL1F3! And if you love cyberpunk culture, Neon Dystopia is your...
2025-08-0546 min
The L0WL1F3 Podcasts4e17 L0WL1F3 x Cyberpunk Librarian "404 Books Not Found"This ep, our good buddy Cyberpunk Librarian joins us to explain the recent Hachette v Internet Archive hullabaloo.Hit us up:https://cyberpunklibrarian.com/https://www.neondystopia.com/https://www.patreon.com/neondystopia/discord.gg/M6fGZERb7Zhttps://rss.com/podcasts/l0wl1f3podcast/
2024-09-141h 55Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 66 – The Radical Act of Self-HostingYou can have it your way, on your hardware, with software you prefer. Your little free Cyberpunk Librarian gets into the philosophies and basics of self-hosting! Links Music
2024-06-1143 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 66 – The Radical Act of Self-HostingYou can have it your way, on your hardware, with software you prefer. Your little free Cyberpunk Librarian gets into the philosophies and basics of self-hosting! Links Music
2024-06-1143 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 64 – Catching UpThe Cyberpunk Librarian is back! Again! I think? Anyway, Dan finally got some time to make podcasts again so welcome back to the high tech, low budget world of Cyberpunk Librarian! As things go, Dan’s been busy working on a lot of library tech goodies, and that makes for an extra geeky episode. Grab a...
2023-11-2244 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 64 – Catching UpThe Cyberpunk Librarian is back! Again! I think? Anyway, Dan finally got some time to make podcasts again so welcome back to the high tech, low budget world of Cyberpunk Librarian! As things go, Dan’s been busy working on a lot of library tech goodies, and that makes for an extra geeky episode. Grab a...
2023-11-2244 min
The L0WL1F3 Podcasts3e18 L0WL1F3 feat. Cyberpunk Librarian "The OrangeBoy/PatronPoint Affair"This ep, Cyberpunk Librarian comes in hot with a breaking story about two extremely niche library service providers in Ohio. It was a battle for the ages that actually happened in 2020 over the course of 9 months, and the story is both wilder and dumber than you can possibly imagine. Come for the creation of the "NCIS Hacker Scene Award." Stay for the revelation that we might actually be breaking this story here for the first time, for real. rss.com/podcasts/l0wl1f3 patreon.com/neondystopia discord.gg/M6fGZERb7Z And check out our homie at: https...
2023-09-012h 06
The L0WL1F3 Podcasts3e8 L0WL1F3 "Billy Idol - Cyberpunk"This episode, we proceed to patch a memory hole the exact size and shape of Billy Idol's 1993 album "Cyberpunk." https://rss.com/podcasts/l0wl1f3podcast/patreon.com/neondystopia https://discord.gg/M6fGZERb7Z
2023-03-242h 22
The L0WL1F3 PodcastCYBERPUNK_DAY_BONUS_L0WL1F3_analog_solutions_for_everyday_problemsAnswering the question: What does a hacker, some crows, Charles Mingus, his cat, and a toilet have in common?(Originally broadcast for Cyberpunk Day 2022)https://www.cyberpunkday.com/
2022-11-1337 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 63 – My Favourite Operating SystemHoly crap! The Cyberpunk Librarian is back with a new episode about his favourite operating system that’s not actually an operating system. But then again, it may as well be, because that’s what he’s using most of time. Join Dan as he walks you through Firefox, how to use it better and more efficiently, how...
2022-08-3154 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 63 – My Favourite Operating SystemHoly crap! The Cyberpunk Librarian is back with a new episode about his favourite operating system that’s not actually an operating system. But then again, it may as well be, because that’s what he’s using most of time. Join Dan as he walks you through Firefox, how to use it better and more efficiently, how...
2022-08-3154 min
Cyberpunk IndependenceCyberpunk: Independence, Holiday Special Part 3 - SlyxxSlyxx always gets emotional during the holidays: because it's also his birthday. And when you've been in the game as long as Slyxx has, every birthday represents a rare milestone worthy of reflection and celebration.
But who is Mrs. Hollingsworth?
Cyberpunk: Independence has been nominated for two Golden TTRPGif awards in the most feels and most badass categories! If you're willing, please take a minute and vote for the show here: https://t.co/VFfTQ90imr
Lots of incredible creators have been nominated, and the clips are included in the link.
Th...
2021-12-2814 minCyberpunk IndependenceCyberpunk: Independence, Holiday Special Part 2 - Tab and AlleycatTab tries to decorate for the holidays, but Max the dog decides to "help" and get unbearably tangled up in twinkle lights, and she seeks out Alleycat (the dog whisperer) for assistance in rescuing him. More importantly, they discuss what they're getting everybody else for the holidays.
Cyberpunk: Independence has been nominated for two Golden TTRPGif awards in the most feels and most badass categories! If you're willing, please take a minute and vote for the show here: https://t.co/VFfTQ90imr
Lots of incredible creators have been nominated, and the clips are included i...
2021-12-2418 minCyberpunk IndependenceCyberpunk: Independence, Holiday Special Part 1 - Cicero and BerryCicero is hired to record advertising messages in advance of the holiday season, supported by his trusted (and hockey-obsessed) agent, Berry.
Cyberpunk: Independence has been nominated for two Golden TTRPGif awards in the most feels and most badass categories! If you're willing, please take a minute and vote for the show here: https://t.co/VFfTQ90imr
Lots of incredible creators have been nominated, and the clips are included in the link.
Thanks and happy holidays!
2021-12-2116 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 62 – Cyberpunk Community Librarian Part ThreeBuild your own Netflix with free, open source software and the Cyberpunk Librarian. Join Dan for part three of the cyberpunk community library series and learn how to set up your own media streaming server! Screenshots Support & Charity Donate to Tornado Recovery Efforts in Kentucky – On the night and early morning of December...
2021-12-2036 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 62 – Cyberpunk Community Librarian Part ThreeBuild your own Netflix with free, open source software and the Cyberpunk Librarian. Join Dan for part three of the cyberpunk community library series and learn how to set up your own media streaming server! Screenshots Support & Charity Donate to Tornado Recovery Efforts in Kentucky – On the night and early morning of December...
2021-12-2036 min
The L0WL1F3 Podcast34_BONUS_L0WL1F3_cyberpunk.movSneak Attack episode! Yep, the guys got together to discuss the 1990 curiosity: Cyberpunk. Come for the great soundtrack, stay for the weird goggles that are supposed to make you smarter. Check out the video here: https://archive.org/details/TheVistaGroup-Cyberpunk1990Hit us up here:patreon.com/neondystopiahttps://twitter.com/neondystopiahttps://twitter.com/L0wl1f3Thehttps://www.neondystopia.com/https://mixlr.com/coinops-mcgillicutty(DM us on Twitter for the Discord link.)
2021-09-012h 23
Cyberpunk LibrarianA Second Very Special Episode – Cyberpunk Librarian and the L0WL1F3 PodcastYou thought it was done. You thought it was over. But it’s not over, and nothing is ever done. The Cyberpunk Librarian and the L0WL1F3 Podcast are back for part two of their descent into madness – a deep dive into Super Mario Bros: The Motion Picture. Note This one is tagged explicit for a...
2021-06-042h 37Cyberpunk LibrarianA Second Very Special Episode – Cyberpunk Librarian and the L0WL1F3 PodcastYou thought it was done. You thought it was over. But it’s not over, and nothing is ever done. The Cyberpunk Librarian and the L0WL1F3 Podcast are back for part two of their descent into madness – a deep dive into Super Mario Bros: The Motion Picture. Note This one is tagged explicit for a...
2021-06-042h 37
The L0WL1F3 Podcast23_L0WL1F3_&_CYBERPUNK_LIBRARIAN_super_mario_bros_the_motion_picture.mov_part_twoThe Cyberpunk Librarian returns, because he's a champ and totally not because we blackmailed him. We're finishing our insanely long discussion of Super Mario Bros, as well as some of what happened behind the scenes, and how that affected the finished film. Check out Dan's site! https://cyberpunklibrarian.com/
2021-06-042h 37
Cyberpunk LibrarianA Very Special Episode – Cyberpunk Librarian and The L0WL1F3 PodcastJoin me for a special crossover episode with the L0WL1F3 gang from the LOWL1F3 Podcast! We dive into a forgotten piece of cyberpunk media, so forgotten...
2021-05-282h 53Cyberpunk LibrarianA Very Special Episode – Cyberpunk Librarian and The L0WL1F3 PodcastJoin me for a special crossover episode with the L0WL1F3 gang from the LOWL1F3 Podcast! We dive into a forgotten piece of cyberpunk media, so forgotten that some people don't even realize it's cyberpunk. So get your red coveralls, strap on your stompers, and grab your toolbelt. This is part one of a deep dive into Super Mario Bros: The Motion Picture.
Note
This one is tagged explicit for a reason. If you're normally listening to the show with kids... you may want to wait on this one until the kiddos have...
2021-05-282h 53
The L0WL1F3 Podcast22_L0WL1F3_&_CYBERPUNK_LIBRARIAN_super_mario_bros_the_motion_picture.mov_part_oneThis week, WE'RE BACK, and this time we have special guest Cyberpunk Librarian Daniel Messer along for the ride. We're discussing the oft-maligned but endlessly fascinating disasterpiece: Super Mario Bros. The Motion Picture. Listen along in realtime as the gang slowly loses their minds.
2021-05-282h 53
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 60 – Cyberpunk Community Librarian Part OneYour community, your library. Whether you’ve got a small group of friends, or a small town, the Cyberpunk Librarian has the solutions for your ILS problems! Join Dan for an introduction to a fantastic, easy to use ILS that’ll make your library life easier without breaking your budget!
Links
The Shane Company - Advertising slogan: You have a friend in the diamond businesshttps://cyberpunklibrarian.com/blog/theres-gotta-be-someone-better.html - A blog post I wrote about why Dewey sucksBISAC - Book Industry Standards and Communications cataloguing system. Human readable subject headings and classifications.UNIX Philosophy - On...
2021-01-2535 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 60 – Cyberpunk Community Librarian Part OneYour community, your library. Whether you’ve got a small group of friends, or a small town, the Cyberpunk Librarian has the solutions for your ILS problems!...
2021-01-2535 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 59 – Situation: OfflineWhether you’re disconnecting out of necessity or choice, you don’t have to shut down when you go offline! Join the Cyberpunk Librarian for tips, tricks, and...
2020-06-081h 11Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 59 – Situation: OfflineWhether you’re disconnecting out of necessity or choice, you don’t have to shut down when you go offline! Join the Cyberpunk Librarian for tips, tricks, and tactics for working and keeping yourself entertained when the lights go out and/or your phone says “Searching for signal.”
Listen via Video
YouTubePeerTube
Mind Map
Links
Entertainment - Audio
Apple MusicSpotify
Entertainment - News
Internet ArchiveThe Magazine Rack - Tonnes of magazines freely available for download from the Internet. Archive!The Computer Magazine ArchivesGaming and Gamer Magazine ArchivesStarlog Magazine ArchiveZ...
2020-06-081h 11
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 58 – Static, Not StagnantOh my god, he’s back! After over a year of craziness and massive life changes, the Cyberpunk Librarian is back! Join Dan in this comeback episode...
2020-01-1530 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 58 – Static, Not StagnantOh my god, he's back! After over a year of craziness and massive life changes, the Cyberpunk Librarian is back!
Join Dan in this comeback episode where he helps you get acquainted with static site generators and introduces you to the one he prefers!
YouTube
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Links
Tanglewood Hill - Check out my personal blog, powered by Publii!Energy Hogs: Can World’s Huge Data Centers Be Made More Efficient?The Internet Cloud Has a Dirty SecretStooge - A little programme that clears fines on pa...
2020-01-1530 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 56 – The FOSSiL ProjectsThe Cyberpunk Librarian is back and he’s talking about software… His own software! Join Dan for a look at The FOSSiL Projects and discover what he’s...
2018-07-3037 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 56 – The FOSSiL ProjectsThe Cyberpunk Librarian is back and he’s talking about software… His own software! Join Dan for a look at The FOSSiL Projects and discover what he’s been working on for the past couple of months! And hey, maybe there’s something in the Projects that can help make your library life just a little easier!
YouTube
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Links
iAWriter – My writing app of choice on the iPad.
The FOSSiL Projects – Free and Open Source Solutions in Libraries. The primary website for information about the projects.
FOSSiL Proje...
2018-07-3037 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 55 – At Odds With Odds and EndsHoly crap! Cyberpunk Librarian is back! On this episode, Dan talks about the projects that have been holding up the show and what’s going on in...
2018-03-0544 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 55 – At Odds With Odds and EndsHoly crap! Cyberpunk Librarian is back! On this episode, Dan talks about the projects that have been holding up the show and what’s going on in his life. It’s a conversation over coffee with your friendly neighbourhood Cyberpunk Librarian!
YouTube
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Links
Blogging
Blog post: Blogging, RSS, and Social Network Failure
Blog post: Taking Notes — A New Approach to the Shows
Blog post: Organizationally Stacked
Facebook Is a Garbage Fire
The Oatmeal – Reaching People on the Internet
GeekWire – ‘The Oatmeal’ creator rips Facebook...
2018-03-0544 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 54 – Nexus and EmpathyJoin Dan for a special episode of Cyberpunk Librarian where he looks at what it is to be human in an increasingly technological world, and within the world of one of the greatest novels in the cyberpunk genre!
YouTube
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Links
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep on WorldCat and Amazon
Episode 50 – Spirit in the Framework
Hatsune Miku
Blade Runner – Trailer
Blade Runner 2049 – Trailer
Jason Scott Talks His Way Out of It – A new podcast from that guy at textfiles.com.
Music
The Beat Goes On by Fl...
2017-10-0639 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 54 – Nexus and EmpathyJoin Dan for a special episode of Cyberpunk Librarian where he looks at what it is to be human in an increasingly technological world, and within...
2017-10-0639 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 52 – Download EverythingAfter a way–to-long hiatus due to some bad craziness with moving, promotions, and upgrades… The Cyberpunk Librarian is back! Join Dan as he shares his tools...
2017-06-2644 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 52 – Download EverythingAfter a way–to-long hiatus due to some bad craziness with moving, promotions, and upgrades… The Cyberpunk Librarian is back! Join Dan as he shares his tools and techniques for downloading massive amounts of, well… everything!
YouTube
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Links
WordPress.org – My CMS of choice
Seriously Simple Podcasting -Podcasting with WordPress
Zapier – A Zap to add images to Dropbox by liking them on Tumblr
Save File To – Manage your downloads (For Firefox)
Image-Toolbar – Save images to the right place the first time (For Chrome)
DownThemAll – Gimme it! It’s mine! (For...
2017-06-2644 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 50 – Spirit in the FrameworkFIFTY EPISODES?!
Can you believe it? The show is over three years old and, with fifty episodes on the books, Dan decided to do something special! Join the Cyberpunk Librarian for a look at one the best pieces of cyberpunk art ever created and one of the greatest cyberpunk stories ever crafted.
Kore wa, Kōkaku Kidōtai: Gosuto in za Sheru.
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Links
Can I Stream It – Find out where you can watch or buy Ghost in the Shell online.
Matrix Revisited – xkcd on how it...
2017-01-0257 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 47 – Outsourcing Your Job to Your ComputerCyberpunk Librarian is back! Do you have to do repetitive tasks on your computer? Gotta do the same thing over and over again, week in and...
2016-09-1238 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 47 – Outsourcing Your Job to Your ComputerCyberpunk Librarian is back!
Do you have to do repetitive tasks on your computer? Gotta do the same thing over and over again, week in and week out? Weren’t computers supposed to make this job easier? Join Dan as he dives into the problems he’s faced with repetitive jobs and how he automated his way out of them. Then, try it yourself! A couple hours of coding can save you days of work later on!
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Links
MCLD SlideGen – Easily make web slides for Polaris PowerP...
2016-09-1238 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 46 – Minecraft for LibrariansJoin the Cyberpunk Librarian as he digs deeper into the topic of Minecraft and helps the uninitiated get themselves up to speed! After all, you might want to do some Minecraft things at your library, but what do you do when your co-workers don’t know a diamond pick from a Creeper’s behind? You can start by sharing this show with them!
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Music
Fascinating Earthbound Objects at the Free Music Archive
Bellydance at Ebisu by Ryo Miyashita
Sounds
Digging Into Dirt from Freesound
2016-06-2557 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 46 – Minecraft for LibrariansJoin the Cyberpunk Librarian as he digs deeper into the topic of Minecraft and helps the uninitiated get themselves up to speed! After all, you might...
2016-06-2557 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 43 – Digital OutbackIt’s laid back, it’s musical, it’s story time! Dan takes a break and reads a couple of chapters from his new book, Digital Outback: Cyberpunk and...
2016-03-1428 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 43 – Digital OutbackIt’s laid back, it’s musical, it’s story time! Dan takes a break and reads a couple of chapters from his new book, Digital Outback: Cyberpunk and Culture on the Edge of the Net.
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Links
Digital Outback – Available on Amazon and DRM free. Feel free to convert as needed.
The Pulp Magazine Archive at the Internet Archive
Music
Astro (Give You All I Can) by Giyo
Parisian Girl by Giyo
World Order – Machine Civilization from the album 2012 Spotify | YouTube
Homer & Jethro – Jam-bow-liar...
2016-03-1428 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 42 – Write, the Universe, and EverythingScientists recently discovered gravitational waves and Dan gets atomic with the Atom text editor from GitHub! Let’s talk about writing simply, so you can simply write what you need to write. It’s simple, and with Atom, it’s beautiful.
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Links
ImageMagick – Go hardcore and make images from the command line!
Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 41 – So Be It Resolved
Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 35 – Marky Markdown and the Funky Bunch
Cory Doctorow and Flashbake – Plain text novelist with version control by Git
In the Beginning Was the Command Line by Ne...
2016-02-1731 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 41 – So Be It ResolvedThe Cyberpunk Librarian returns with a show about new year’s goals and self improvement! Find out what he’s got on the agenda for 2016 and stay tuned throughout the year to see how he’s doing with his resolutions!
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Links
Hearing Voices: Librarian Produced Podcasts – A feature in American Libraries magazine by the amazing Steve Thomas, of Circulating Ideas.
Circulating Ideas on Patreon – Check out the Patreon for Circulating Ideas and give ’em your love and support!
ASP.Net MVC – So I need to learn more abo...
2016-01-2527 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 41 – So Be It ResolvedThe Cyberpunk Librarian returns with a show about new year’s goals and self improvement! Find out what he’s got on the agenda for 2016 and stay...
2016-01-2527 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 40 – All I Want for Christmas is an ILSJoin the Cyberpunk Librarian and dive into the weird world of the Integrated Library System. Sometimes, librarians are called on to help set up libraries for small organizations, non-profits, and schools. There’s rarely a lot of money to throw at an ILS so, if you’re looking for free, open source alternatives, Dan’s got your back.
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Links
Web Librarian Plugin on WordPress – Set up a free, easy to use ILS using WordPress!
Web Librarian website – Get more information on the Web Librarian plugin.
Web Librar...
2015-12-2132 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 40 – All I Want for Christmas is an ILSJoin the Cyberpunk Librarian and dive into the weird world of the Integrated Library System. Sometimes, librarians are called on to help set up libraries for...
2015-12-2132 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 39 – Live from AzLA 2015From the frozen north of Flagstaff, AZ — the Cyberpunk Librarian talks digital signage and setting it up at your library! Join Dan for a special episode of the show, recorded live during his talk at the 2015 Arizona Library Association Annual Conference!
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Music and Sound
New Life by Teen Daze
Catching Rays by Psychedelik Pedestrian
Bellydance at Ebisu by Ryo Miyashita
Crowd chatter and talking from Freesound.org
2015-11-2348 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 39 – Live from AzLA 2015From the frozen north of Flagstaff, AZ — the Cyberpunk Librarian talks digital signage and setting it up at your library! Join Dan for a special...
2015-11-2348 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 38 – Cyberpunk ActualSometimes you need an eBook, article, musical track, movie, or something like that. Sometimes that thing isn’t available through the normal channels. You’ve tried, but you just can’t put your hands on it. The system is letting you down. Facing a time crunch, trying to help, you need to go outside and around the system. And for that, there’s the Cyberpunk Librarian.
Links
The Pirate Bay is the World’s Most Efficient Public Library by Zacqary Adam Xeper.
The New Yankee Workshop with Norm Abram.
Private Internet Access – My preferred VPN provider.
ClamWin Port...
2015-11-0940 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 37 – Dead Trees and GraphiteAwww yiss, chummers! Cyberpunk Librarian is back from an unexpected hiatus with a new show about notebooks!
Wait, notebook computers?
No, paper notebooks! But there is a tech twist to my notational madness as we get into how to keep a notebook where you can actually find the information you wrote down, even if it’s months or years ago. Welcome back to Cyberpunk Librarian!
Links
Pen Addict
Moleskine notebooks
Picadilly notebooks
Black n’ Red notebooks
Field Notes
Mead notebooks
A little known hack from Japan to get your notebook organized
Musi...
2015-10-2629 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 37 – Dead Trees and GraphiteAwww yiss, chummers! Cyberpunk Librarian is back from an unexpected hiatus with a new show about notebooks! Wait, notebook computers? No, paper notebooks! But there is...
2015-10-2629 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 36 – GTD With the CLAfter an unexpected hiatus, the Cyberpunk Librarian is back with a show on Getting Things Done! Discover the tools, tips, and tricks for getting the job...
2015-08-1039 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 36 – GTD With the CLAfter an unexpected hiatus, the Cyberpunk Librarian is back with a show on Getting Things Done! Discover the tools, tips, and tricks for getting the job done and not working so hard to do it!
Links
Getting Things Done by David Allen – The book that started it all.
How to be Productive and Get Things Done Using GTD by Ramesh Natarajan – An excellent overview without slogging through the book.
Inbox Zero – Merlin Mann’s methodology for mail management.
The Pomodoro Technique – Work a little less, do a little more.
Productivity 101: A Primer to the Pomodoro Technique by Alan He...
2015-08-1039 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 35 – Marky Markdown and the Funky BunchJoin us for a new episode of Cyberpunk Librarian where we dig into the markup language that is Markdown. You too can write rich text in a plain text editor and easily share it online! It’s easy to learn and easy to use and will change the way you look at plain text!
Correction: In the episode I credit Aaron Swartz as a co-creator of Markdown, working with John Gruber. In reality, Swartz was an important early tester, but not a co-creator of Markdown. Thanks to Steve Thomas of Circulating Ideas for the correction!
Li...
2015-06-2927 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 35 – Marky Markdown and the Funky BunchJoin us for a new episode of Cyberpunk Librarian where we dig into the markup language that is Markdown. You too can write rich text in...
2015-06-2927 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Special Episode – Presentation at the 2015 Innovative Users GroupJoin Dan for a special, highly technical episode of Cyberpunk Librarian where he presents a talk at the 2015 Innovative Users Group conference in Minneapolis, MN!...
2015-04-2047 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Special Episode – Presentation at the 2015 Innovative Users GroupJoin Dan for a special, highly technical episode of Cyberpunk Librarian where he presents a talk at the 2015 Innovative Users Group conference in Minneapolis, MN!
Links
My slidedeck
Music
Quantum Leaper, feat. Lady Parsec by Azureflex
HyperSpaceAdventure by Skip
Belly Dance at Ebisu by Ryo Miyashita
2015-04-2047 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 32 – Picture ThisDiscover sources of free, public domain and Creative Commons images you can use for your library’s website, print pieces, or social media! Dan navigates you through the world of images and how to stay on the right side of your library’s ethics policies.
Links
Pixabay
Albumarium
Compfight
The yoga image I selected from Pixabay.
Tokyo at night, a truly cyberpunk setting.
Music
Belly Dance at Ebisu by Ryo Miyashita
Faraday by dustmotes
Killing Bosses by Gumbel
Myth by 505
Warm Steel by General Fuzz
Credits
Austin Powers
Pure Pwnage: FPS Doug CS:S
2015-04-1321 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 30 – Intragalactic LibrarianThe Cyberpunk Librarian podcast turns 30! (Well, 30 episodes.) Join Dan for something different and fun, an original story time done in the style of a...
2015-03-0223 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 30 – Intragalactic LibrarianThe Cyberpunk Librarian podcast turns 30! (Well, 30 episodes.) Join Dan for something different and fun, an original story time done in the style of a radio show. It’s pulp sci-fi with a library twist as we blast off with Intragalactic Librarian!
Side note: I’ve marked this episode as explicit because of a bit of language here and there. Nothing too offensive, but more swearing than I normally indulge in during an episode!
Sound Effects
All sound effect courtesy of FreeSound.org!
https://www.freesound.org/people/soundslikewillem/sounds/190707/
https://www.freesound.org...
2015-03-0223 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 28 – Buildin’ Blocks, Killin’ CreepersOn this episode of Cyberpunk Librarian, Dan talks Minecraft and how you can do some cool stuff with it at your library! Links Minecraft – Buy...
2015-01-2629 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 28 – Buildin’ Blocks, Killin’ CreepersOn this episode of Cyberpunk Librarian, Dan talks Minecraft and how you can do some cool stuff with it at your library!
Links
Minecraft – Buy and download the game!
Minecraft Server – Because you can have your own world.
Install Minecraft Server on Linux
Install Minecraft Server on OS X
Minecraft Wiki – Everything you need to know and far more that you probably don’t.
Server.Properties – Configure your Minecraft Server.
The Hunger Games… in Minecraft – See? I told you it was a thing.
Coe’s Quest – Absolute loveliness and relaxation while playing Minecraft. (Season One, there are nine seasons...
2015-01-2629 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 26 – Busy HandsProjects at work and projects at home! Join Daniel Messer, the Cyberpunk Librarian, for a look at some of the things he’s working on for money...
2014-12-0855 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 26 – Busy HandsProjects at work and projects at home! Join Daniel Messer, the Cyberpunk Librarian, for a look at some of the things he’s working on for money and for fun. Raspberry Pis, LAMPs, Minecraft, and more. After all, busy hands are happy hands!
Links
KnightWise.com community on Google+
Raspberry Pi Kiosk Screen Tutorial
Cherokee Web Server – an easy to set up and use webserver managed through the browser
PhraseExpress – an excellent text expansion app for Windows
AutoHotkey – powerful scripting made easier
Slide Code Generator for Polaris – my AutoHotkey script to generate slide codes for the Polaris PowerPAC
Install LA...
2014-12-0855 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 25 – The Cyberpunk Behind Big Hero 6Let’s step back from the tech for a bit from something fun and different! Join Dan for a look at the cyberpunk technology and tones of...
2014-11-1831 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 25 – The Cyberpunk Behind Big Hero 6Let’s step back from the tech for a bit from something fun and different! Join Dan for a look at the cyberpunk technology and tones of the Disney animated film Big Hero 6!
Links
Hatsune Miku – Information about the virtual idol singer, or idoru, from Wikipedia.
Music
Lei#4 by Gilo
Robotomie by Tortue Super Sonic
Bellydance at Ebisu by Ryo Miyashita
2014-11-1831 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 22 – ConferencingConferences have given styles, design, and form; and that makes it easy to figure them out. Join the Cyberpunk Librarian and find out how to get...
2014-10-0627 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 22 – ConferencingConferences have given styles, design, and form; and that makes it easy to figure them out. Join the Cyberpunk Librarian and find out how to get the most out of a professional conference, or almost any conference for that matter.
Links
Live Blog – WordPress plugin for easy live blogging, right there on the post page! Brought to you by WordPress and Automattic!
Polly-Alida Farrington – Librarian, trainer, author, and all around awesome.
Music
Bellydance at Ebisu by Ryo Miyashita
Electro Funk by Stanko-Beronja
Jigo-Jitoku by DJ Jax
Desire by PASCALB
2014-10-0627 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 20 – Video Killed the Staff Training StarA podcast about video making? Why not? Join the Cyberpunk Librarian for a look out how to make training videos for your staff and public! Discover...
2014-09-0833 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 20 – Video Killed the Staff Training StarA podcast about video making? Why not? Join the Cyberpunk Librarian for a look out how to make training videos for your staff and public! Discover the tools and design that’ll make a memorable video, not something that desperately needs an MST3K treatment!
Links
Software
Camstudio – Free screencasting software for Windows.
RecordMyDesktop – Free and open source screencasting for Linux
Some information about Kazam and its latest updates. Kazam is another screen casting solution for Linux
Kazam on LaunchPad – Check out your repo too. Chances are, it’s in there.
An Ask Ubuntu discussion...
2014-09-0833 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 19 – Press the Shiny Red ButtonIt’s a podcast about podcasts as Dan talks about the things he does to design, prepare for, and record the show! Find out just how simple, or complex, it can be to make a podcast and pick up some ideas from the Cyberpunk Librarian and others!
Links
Check out these shows for ideas!
Anything on the Radiotopia network
Hello, Internet with Brady Haran and CGP Grey
The Ihnatko Alamanac with Andy Ihnatko and Dan Benjamin
What the Tech with Andrew Zarian and Paul Thurrott
The Knightwise.com Podcast with Knightwise
This Week in Te...
2014-08-2527 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 17 – Making a Display By YourselfEver want a big, digital sign in your library but didn’t want to have to pay big money to get it? Well if you have a couple old computers and a monitor, the Cyberpunk Librarian has the answer to your digital signage needs!
Notes
Getting up and running with Xibo
What you will need
A computer running Linux that will act as your server
Another computer running Windows
A monitor or flat panel HDTV for your digital displays
The Server
For my se...
2014-07-2842 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 15 – StorytimeSomething a little different, a little laid back for your summertime. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a couple of stories/essays from Dan. Find out how cyberpunk...
2014-06-3027 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 15 – StorytimeSomething a little different, a little laid back for your summertime. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a couple of stories/essays from Dan. Find out how cyberpunk is no longer futuristic, and discover the true power of sharing.
Links
Knightwise.com – The podcast with hacks, tips, and tweaks for cross-platform geeks.
Welcome to the Future, Welcome to Now – The first part of the storytime.
Online Immortality – The second part of the storytime.
So as I mentioned in the podcast, these two essays will be part of my next book. If you have the interest, here are the...
2014-06-3027 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 14 – What I Use – iOSOn this episode of Cyberpunk Librarian we delve into what Dan uses, and by that we mean, what he really uses when it comes to the...
2014-06-1646 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 14 – What I Use – iOSOn this episode of Cyberpunk Librarian we delve into what Dan uses, and by that we mean, what he really uses when it comes to the iPad and iOS.
Links
eReading
Kindle
GoodReader
Zinio
OverDrive
News
Flipboard
Alien Blue
Listening
Spotify
SomaFM
RadioBOX
Social
Twitter
Google+
Gave up on Facebook
Watch
Netflix
YouTube (While you’re at it, check out the VlogBrothers!)
And finally…
PlainText 2
Evernote
Microsoft Remote Desktop
Music
Bacterial Love by Rolemusic
Bellydance at Ebisu by Ryo Miyas...
2014-06-1646 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 13 – Working Outside Your EnvironmentOn this episode of Cyberpunk Librarian, Dan goes into the benefits and mental cleansing that comes from working outside of your environment, both technologically and physically!
Links
The Secret Life of the Office – Part of a fantastic series of documentaries by Tim Hunkin. The third series is basically the sequel to the first two series titled The Secret Life of Machines. Tim is one of my heroes who is not only a documentarian, but also an engineer and cartoonist. These series feature art and animation based off his original comics which informed and inspired The Secret Lif...
2014-06-0240 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 13 – Working Outside Your EnvironmentOn this episode of Cyberpunk Librarian, Dan goes into the benefits and mental cleansing that comes from working outside of your environment, both technologically and physically!...
2014-06-0240 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 12 – Reading RedditJoin Daniel Messer, the Cyberpunk Librarian, for another episode of Cyberpunk Librarian! On this episode we talk about sub-reddits and recommend a bunch of them for your library, technology, educational, and informational needs!
Links
MetaReddit – Discover new subreddits and find one to suit your interests!
Library
• http://www.reddit.com/r/Libraries/
• http://www.reddit.com/r/LibraryScience/
• http://www.reddit.com/r/bookporn/
• http://www.reddit.com/r/books/
• http://www.reddit.com/r/CoolCovers/
Tech
• http://www.reddit.com/r/windows/
• http://www.reddit.com/r/firefox/
• http://www.reddit.com/r/osx/
• http://www.reddit.c...
2014-05-1246 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 12 – Reading RedditJoin Daniel Messer, the Cyberpunk Librarian, for another episode of Cyberpunk Librarian! On this episode we talk about sub-reddits and recommend a bunch of them for...
2014-05-1246 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 11 – Take Back Your DataJoin Daniel Messer, the Cyberpunk Librarian, as he discusses the ways, the means, and the reasons for taking back control of your data. Do you really need a cloud based solution? Maybe not! And even if you do, make sure you get the right thing for your needs.
Links
OwnCloud – It’s like Dropbox for your own server
Setting up OwnCloud on GoDaddy – I’ve done it, and it’s not hard; especially if you know how to make MySQL databases work with websites.
BitTorrent Sync – Using torrents to sync your data with yourself and your friends.
Syn...
2014-04-2853 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 11 – Take Back Your DataJoin Daniel Messer, the Cyberpunk Librarian, as he discusses the ways, the means, and the reasons for taking back control of your data. Do you really...
2014-04-2853 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 09 – Podcasting PodcastsThis time around Daniel Messer, the Cyberpunk Librarian, talks about some of his favourite podcasts! Links 99% Invisible Bad Voltage Hello Internet Knightwise.com MacBreak Weekly Still...
2014-03-2551 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 09 – Podcasting PodcastsThis time around Daniel Messer, the Cyberpunk Librarian, talks about some of his favourite podcasts!
Links
99% Invisible
Bad Voltage
Hello Internet
Knightwise.com
MacBreak Weekly
Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project
Ihnatko Almanac
The Linux Action Show and Linux Unplugged
Welcome to Night Vale
Windows Weekly
Music
The Polish Ambassador – Journey to the Center of Jah
Ryo Miyashita – Bellydance at Ebisu
2014-03-2551 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 08 – Getting Physical at the Front DeskJoin Dan, the Cyberpunk Librarian, for an episode on what happens and what to do when things go down. No, not computers. What do you do when there’s going to be a fight and you’re going to be one of the participants? It’s a problem some librarians face, and there are ways to deal with things when the smile and the empathy doesn’t defuse the situation.
Links
Black Belt Librarian
Don’t Talk to the Police (Without a Lawyer)
Music
The Polish Ambassador – My Time Machine
Ryo Miyashita –...
2014-03-1036 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 08 – Getting Physical at the Front DeskJoin Dan, the Cyberpunk Librarian, for an episode on what happens and what to do when things go down. No, not computers. What do you do...
2014-03-1036 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 07 – OneBook Goes FOSSThis week, the Cyberpunk Librarian takes a look at running a state-wide digital book initiative using FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) and Dropbox. The costs are low and the reward is high on this episode of Cyberpunk Librarian.
Links
WordPress – Blogging, CMS, extra wonderful, totally easy.
Contact Form 7 – A contact form plugin for WordPress, yet so much more.
Dropbox – Save everything to the cloud.
Send To Dropbox – Send everything to the cloud!
LibreOffice – Because Microsoft Office is way too expensive for what it is.
Writer2ePub – Create ePubs with ease using this plug in for LibreOffice...
2014-03-0341 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 07 – OneBook Goes FOSSThis week, the Cyberpunk Librarian takes a look at running a state-wide digital book initiative using FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) and Dropbox. The costs...
2014-03-0341 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 06 – Scripting Your Way Out of MundanityWelcome to the sixth episode of Cyberpunk Librarian! Join Dan as he talks about using AutoHotkey for scripting your way out of boring, repetitive tasks! Make your life easier by investing a couple of hours in writing code and saving days of work down the road.
Links
AutoHotkey
AutoHotkey Documentation – Well written and you can figure things out on the fly!
SciTE4AutoHotkey – An editor for AutoHotkey. Though you can write AHK scripts in Notepad, this editor does code highlighting and collapsing. Great for developers who like that sort of thing.
Cyberpunk Librarian on Github
Musi...
2014-02-1132 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 06 – Scripting Your Way Out of MundanityWelcome to the sixth episode of Cyberpunk Librarian! Join Dan as he talks about using AutoHotkey for scripting your way out of boring, repetitive tasks! Make...
2014-02-1132 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 02 – Oh Shaarli You’re All AloneThe Cyberpunk Librarian returns to talk about a bookmark aggregator that can be yours and yours alone. It’s simple to use, easy to install, so why not share with Shaarli?
Thanks for tuning in, downloading, and listening to Episode 2 of the show! Tell your geeky friends and your not-so-geeky enemies about it and help the show grow!
Links
Shaarli – Open source, easy to use bookmark sharing. Total. Awesomesauce.
Link Dump – My own Shaarli site, so you can see what this looks like in action! This is the total default set up, but most everyt...
2013-12-1521 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 02 – Oh Shaarli You’re All AloneThe Cyberpunk Librarian returns to talk about a bookmark aggregator that can be yours and yours alone. It’s simple to use, easy to install, so why...
2013-12-1521 min
Cyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 01 – The Open Source WriterWelcome to the relaunch of the Cyberpunk Librarian podcast!
I’m back on the airwaves, or at the very least a wireless router or two, with a new podcast that’s pretty similar to the old podcast. As much as I love video and making videos, I find I just don’t have the time right now to roll them out as I’d like to. Meanwhile, I can make a podcast in an hour or so, and that’s start to finish. (Plus a little time to create an outline and stuff, but that can be done over...
2013-12-0132 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Episode 01 – The Open Source WriterWelcome to the relaunch of the Cyberpunk Librarian podcast! I’m back on the airwaves, or at the very least a wireless router or two, with a...
2013-12-0132 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Test CastThis is just a test cast to make sure things are working properly with a new feed! But check out cyberpunklibrarian.com for upcoming episodes of Cyberpunk Librarian!
2013-11-2903 minCyberpunk LibrarianCyberpunk Librarian – Test CastThis is just a test cast to make sure things are working properly with a new feed! But check out cyberpunklibrarian.com for upcoming episodes of Cyberpunk...
2013-11-2903 min