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09.09.2024

Chut! The podcast that makes noise in the library - Episode 1

The library is launching a podcast for Sciences Po students. 30 minutes long, Chut! The podcast that makes noise in the library takes the form of a magazine: hosted by 2 librarians, Myriam and Sophie, each episode is based on a discussion between students and guests on a topic that concerns and interests you, with student recommendations via a microtrottoir and a portrait of a librarian.  

The podcast is available on SpotifySoundcloudPodcast AddictDeezerAmazon Music and Apple.

In this episode, we look at the issue of student mental health and the role that libraries can play in addressing the issue of well-being.

Guests

Natalia La Valle Torres, Sociology Reference Librarian 

Zéo Richez, M2 Research student in sociology at the time of recording, now a PHD student in sociology

Portrait

Laurent Bajon, librarian

Resources

Student recommendations 

Recommendations from the microtrottoir. Answers to the question ‘What can you recommend to your fellow students to help them relax during the university year?

Fantasy: 

  • Sanderson , Brandon. L’empire ultime. traduit par Mélanie Fazi . Paris : Orbit. 2010. vol. 1/. 606 p. (Fils-des-Brumes ; n˚ 1). (Suggested by Julie)

Comics: 

Philosophical novels and tales: 

  • Hesse Hermann, Delage Joseph, Brenner Jacques, et al. Siddhartha. Paris : Grasset. 1975. (Suggested by Tomás)
  • Saint-Exupéry , Antoine de. Le petit prince. Paris : Gallimard. 1999. 97 p. (Collection Folio ; n˚ 3200). (Suggested by Fatou)

And also:

  • Working in the library and keeping work time and break time separate (Fatou)
  • Don't overwork yourself, socialise and share experiences with others (Adrian)
  • Go to the theatre, with student ticket prices to see, for exemple Le cercle des poètes disparus (Inès)
  • Walk around Paris without a telephone and meditate once a day (Samuel)
  • Cycling around Paris at night and going to concerts, particularly at the Philharmonie (Jonas)

Resources recommended by the library

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Reports