The Tragedy Academy Library
Summary
The Tragedy Academy is excited to present a new regular feature for the show: TA Library. In this episode, TA librarian Jennifer steps out from behind the curtain to talk about what academics can expect from these after-school study sessions. There will be some history, some mystery, and as always we'll be bridging social divides. This time, the guys discuss the last time they were in a public library, and the role of libraries in the digital age. The main thing to take away: libraries are so much more than books, and we're excited to talk about it in this series.
Episode Highlights
🏛 The power of publishing
🏝 Reading as an escape
📚 Gary visits the library
💻 Digital libraries
🤔 Do libraries have a branding problem?
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