In this series, Judith Pinnolis, Berklee Library's Associate Director for Instruction and Engagement, speaks with Berklee faculty members about works they have authored or other library resources they wish to highlight. The project, which began remotely during COVID-19 lockdown, has grown to include conversations with authors and scholars outside of Berklee and has been presented in a variety of in-person, livestream, and pre-recorded contexts.
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Dr. Slepovitch on Musical Treasures from Sofia Magid’s Jewish Collection
D. Zisl Slepovitch and Judith S. Pinnolis
Judy Pinnolis, Associate Director, Instruction and Engagement at the Library at Berklee talks with author Dr. D. Zisl Slepovitch (Multi-instrumentalist, Composer, Conductor and Music & Yiddish Educator) about his book: Musical Treasures from Sofia Magid’s Jewish Collection Volume 1: Klezmer tunes from Belarus and Ukraine.
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Reg Dedham, On Interlibrary Loan: how to get books not at Berklee
Reg Dedham and Judith S. Pinnolis
Judy Pinnolis, Associate Director, Instruction and Engagement at the Library at Berklee talks with Reg Dedham, Cataloguing, Acquisitions, and Interlibrary Loan Librarian
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Golden Ages: Hasidic Singers and Cantorial Revival in the Digital Era
Jeremiah Lockwood and Judith S. Pinnolis
Judy Pinnolis, Associate Director, Instruction and Engagement at the Library at Berklee talks with Jeremiah Lockwood, author of Golden Ages: Hasidic Singers and Cantorial Revival in the Digital Era.
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On setting a challenge to read 50 books in 2024
Rebecca Marchand and Judith S. Pinnolis
Judy Pinnolis, Associate Director, Instruction and Engagement at the Library at Berklee talks with Rebecca Marchand, Professor of Core Studies, about setting a challenge to read 50 books in 2024.
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Musical Portraits: the composition of identity in contemporary art and experimental music
Joshua S. Walden and Judith S. Pinnolis
Judy Pinnolis, Associate Director, Instruction and Engagement at the Library at Berklee talks with Dr. Joshua S. Walden about his book, Musical Portraits: the composition of identity in contemporary art and experimental music.
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A Liturgical Play for the Medieval Feast of Fools: The Laon Ordo Joseph
Robert Lagueux and Judith S. Pinnolis
Judy Pinnolis, Associate Director, Instruction and Engagement at the Library at Berklee talks with Dr. Rob Lagueux, Berklee Vice Provost, about his book, A Liturgical Play for the Medieval Feast of Fools: The Laon Ordo Joseph.
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This Book Makes No Sense: Nonsense Poems and Worse & The Tenth Rasa: An Anthology of Indian Nonsense
Michael Heyman and Judith S. Pinnolis
Judy Pinnolis, Associate Director, Instruction and Engagement at the Library at Berklee talks with Michael Heyman, Professor of Liberal Arts & Sciences about This Book Makes No Sense and The Tenth Rasa.
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Red-Green Revolution: The Politics and Technology of Ecosocialism
Victor Wallis and Judith S. Pinnolis
Judy Pinnolis, Associate Director, Instruction and Engagement at the Library at Berklee talks with Dr. Victor Wallis, Professor of Liberal Arts & Sciences about his book, Red-Green Revolution: The Politics and Technology of Ecosocialism.
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Jazz is Elementary: Creativity Development Through Music Activities, Movement Games, and Dances for K-5
Darla Hanley and Judith S. Pinnolis
Librarian, Judy Pinnolis, interviews Dr. Darla Hanley, Dean of the Professional Education Division at Berklee and author of Jazz is Elementary: Creativity Development Through Music Activities, Movement Games, and Dances for K-5.
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Working 9 to 5: A Women's Movement, a Labor Union, and the Iconic Movie
Ellen Cassedy and Judith S. Pinnolis
Librarian, Judy Pinnolis, interviews Ellen Cassedy, author and co-founder of 9to5, National Association of Working Women.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.
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Music in Human Experience: Perspectives on a Musical Species
Jonathan L. Friedmann and Judith S. Pinnolis
Librarian, Judy Pinnolis, interviews editor Jonathan L. Friedmann, Associate Dean of the Master of Jewish Studies Program at the Academy for Jewish Religion, California.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.
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French Louisiana Music and Its Patrons: The Popularization and Transformation of a Regional Sound
Patricia Peknik and Judith S. Pinnolis
Librarian, Judy Pinnolis, interviews author Dr. Patricia Peknik, Associate Professor of Liberal Arts at Berklee College of Music.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.
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Hip-Hop Production: Inside the Beats
Prince Charles Alexander and Blair Pershyn
Blair Pershyn, Associate Director of Training and Programs at Berklee's Creative Technology Center, leads a conversation with author Prince Charles Alexander, Professor of Music Production and Engineering (MP&E), on his book, Hip-Hop Production: Inside the Beats.
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Woodstock Then and Now: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
Alexander Ludwig, Simone Pilon, and Judith S. Pinnolis
Librarian, Judy Pinnolis, interviews authors Alex Ludwig, Associate Prof of Liberal Arts, and Simone Pilon, Dean of Academic Affairs of Berklee Valencia.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.
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There There: A Novel
Eunice Flanders and Judith S. Pinnolis
Librarian, Judy Pinnolis, interviews Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Eunice Flanders, about the book, There There by Tommy Orange.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.
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Poppies, Politics, and Power: Afghanistan and the Global History of Drugs and Diplomacy
James Tharin Bradford and Judith S. Pinnolis
Librarian, Judy Pinnolis, interviews author and Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences, James Tharin Bradford about his book, Poppies, Politics, and Power: Afghanistan and the Global History of Drugs and Diplomacy.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.
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How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: the Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need
Kevin Block-Schwenk and Judith S. Pinnolis
Librarian, Judy Pinnolis, interviews author and Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Kevin Block-Schwenk, about the Bill Gates book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.
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The OK End of Funny Town
Mark Polanzak and Judith S. Pinnolis
Librarian, Judy Pinnolis, interviews author and Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Mark Polanzak, about his book, The OK End of Funny Town.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.
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Self-Construction and the Formation of Human Values: Truth, Language, and Desire.
Teodros Kiros and Judith S. Pinnolis
Librarian, Judy Pinnolis, interviews author and Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dr. Teodros Kiros, about his book, Self-Construction and the Formation of Human Values: Truth, Language, and Desire.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.
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Contemporary Counterpoint: Theory & Application
Beth Denisch and Judith S. Pinnolis
Librarian, Judy Pinnolis, talks with author Dr. Beth Denisch, Professor of Composition, about her book, Contemporary Counterpoint. This presentation was part of Berklee Teachers on Teaching, 2022.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.
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The Brilliant Abyss: Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean and the Looming Threat that Imperils It
Jennifer Beauregard and Judith S. Pinnolis
Librarian, Judy Pinnolis, talks with Dr. Jennifer Beauregard, Associate Professor of Natural Sciences, about The Brilliant Abyss: Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean and the Looming Threat that Imperils It by Helen Scales.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.
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Medici TV, Dance Online: Dance in Video
Linda Monich and Judith S. Pinnolis
Librarian, Judy Pinnolis, talks with Linda Monich, Associate Professor of Dance at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, about Medici TV and Dance Online: Dance in Video, exclusive streaming site and database that include full performances, documentaries, interviews, and more. Current members of the Berklee Community can access these resources via our A-Z list of databases and guide.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.
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Orpheus in the Academy: Monteverdi's First Opera and the Accademia Degli Invaghiti
Joel Schwindt and Judith S. Pinnolis
Judy Pinnolis, Associate Director, Instruction and Engagement at the Library at Berklee, talks with Dr. Joel Schwindt, Assistant Professor of Core Studies about his book, Orpheus in the Academy: Monteverdi’s Opera and the Accademia Degli Invaghiti.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.
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Socialist Practice: Histories and Theories
Victor Wallis and Judith S. Pinnolis
Judy Pinnolis, Associate Director, Instruction and Engagement at the Library at Berklee, talks with Dr. Victor Wallis, Professor of Liberal Arts & Sciences about his book, Socialist Practice: Histories and Theories.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.
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Self Definition: A Philsophical Inquiry from the Global South and Global North
Teodros Kiros, Victor Wallis, and Judith S. Pinnolis
Judy Pinnolis interviews author and Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dr. Teodros Kiros, accompanied by a discussion with Dr. Victor Wallis, Professor, Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Video editing by Stacey Snyder.