Turning historical research into immersive audio storytelling.
Daniel Story, a digital scholarship librarian at UC Santa Cruz, discusses his work in digital storytelling and podcasting as a scholarly medium. He shares insights into Stories from the Epicenter, a ten-part documentary on the 1989 Santa Cruz earthquake, and History in Focus, a podcast from the American Historical Review that brings historical scholarship to life. The conversation explores the power of narrative storytelling in academia, the role of podcasts in making scholarly work more accessible, and the importance of community engagement in historical research. The discussion highlights the role of podcasts in education, the impact of narrative storytelling, and the importance of community engagement in preserving history, showcasing how audio can deepen connections to the past and enhance learning.
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Chapters:
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (03:25) - What is a Digital Librarian
- (05:01) - Stories from the Epicenter: A Documentary Podcast
- (08:42) - Narrative Podcasts in Academia
- (10:23) - The Role of Limited Series in Podcasting
- (14:29) - Teaching Students to Make Podcasts
- (17:56) - Community Engagement & Collaboration
- (21:04) - History in Focus: A Journal-Based Podcast
- (23:49) - Podcasting as a Tool for Scholarly Communication
- (27:10) - Addressing Challenges in Academic Publishing
- (29:38) - Conclusion
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