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Marshall Poe on the New Books Network, Technology, and the Future of Academic Communication
Jan 27, 2025
Joe Forte, a Media Projects Manager with Virginia Tech Publishing, joins Marshall Poe, founder of the New Books Network and former history professor. They discuss the evolution of academic communication through podcasting, emphasizing accessibility and the shift from traditional media to audio formats. Poe shares insights on building a sustainable podcast network and the role of libraries in preserving digital content. The conversation also tackles the challenges facing the industry, including monetization and maintaining diverse voices in the podcasting landscape.
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- The New Books Network enhances public access to academic scholarship by leveraging audio formats to present complex ideas broadly.
- Since its inception in 2007, the network has expanded to include diverse academic disciplines, promoting discussions among over a thousand scholars.
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The Shift to Accessible Scholarship
The podcast discusses how the New Books Network aims to make academic scholarship more accessible to the general public. Traditionally, academic works such as monographs are often confined to niche audiences and hard-to-reach platforms. By leveraging audio formats, the network presents complex ideas to a broader audience, resulting in greater engagement. The founder underscores that essential scholarship should not be trapped in print but rather shared in a way that is easier for people to consume.
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