Introducing The LibParlor Podcast, an Open Peer Review Podcast for Information Professionals

Abstract

This pre-conference podcast introduces The LibParlor Podcast, an open peer review podcast created for information professionals. The co-presenters of this pre-conference podcast talk about where the idea came from, why they believe this model of engaging with scholarly work is beneficial, and why feminist scholarly communication is important. Their goals for The LibParlor Podcast are to foster an inclusive, supportive community of information professionals interested in research. The co-presenters provide insight into how the roles of researcher and reviewer took advantage of the affordances of this new model and how it differed from that of a more traditional informal peer review. Listeners are encouraged to check out the pilot episode of The LibParlor Podcast and consider participating as either a researcher, reviewer, or minisode guest. The co-hosts provide a Twitter hashtag for listeners to use to engage in discussion around the pre-conference podcast.