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Dan dives into the past and brings you a talk that was the genesis of his Defcon 32 presentation. We’re going to talk about shadow libraries, shadow librarianship, and what the traditional library might learn from the underground. If you’re into watching the podcast with a slide deck, its available on PeerTube. Also… Check out...

It’s time for something a little different and this time around, Dan brings you a presentation from IUG 2025! We’re going to dive into AI, copyright, and data ownership and how the times are changing… and what that might mean for libraries. Watch If you want to watch the podcast with the accompanying slide deck,...

Episode 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...

Libraries are in danger and Dan is angry. There have been more books banned in the last two years than ever before. Censorship and attacks on libraries are both on the rise, but we can fight back. We can rise above. Links Music

You 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

It’s a full episode follow up and we’re gonna talk about a free and open source library project that Dan is building with his own three hands! Links Music Goodies Check out my shop on RedBubble! Ya know, if you want to.

The 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...

Holy 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...

Build 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...

You 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...

Join 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...

You’re a librarian for a small community and someone hands you an SSD. Opening it up you discover three folders named eBooks, Magazines, and Comics. Total file count: 6,271. You nod, fire up some software, and tell your community “Yeah, I can make this work.” Links Calibre – The best eBook management system Calibre – Supported...

Your 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:...

Whether 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 YouTube PeerTube Mind Map Links Entertainment –...

Oh 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 Listen to the show on YouTube. Links Tanglewood Hill –...