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Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Celebrating 100 Years of Louisiana State Library with State Librarian Meg Placke
In this episode of 'What's What BR,' we welcome Meg Placke, the Louisiana State Librarian and Assistant Secretary, as our first-time guest. Meg discusses the unique role and extensive services of the state library, which is distinct from public libraries and supports them across the state. She highlights the library's historical milestones, including the upcoming celebration of its 100th anniversary on November 1st, coinciding with the Louisiana Book Festival. Meg also talks about the various resources available, such as the Homework Louisiana online tutoring service, and the recently opened literacy and learning lab. Join us for a deep dive into the vital role of libraries in Louisiana and detailed insights into the services they offer.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:24 Discussing the State Library's Role
03:39 Celebrating 100 Years of the State Library
05:34 Evolution of Libraries in Louisiana 08:31 Modern Library Services and Resources
11:03 Homework Louisiana: A Lifesaver for Students
15:18 Louisiana Book Festival Overview 19:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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