Book Title: TRACK 10
Subtitle: a librarian’s journey beyond the algorithm
Book Description: "TRACK 10: a librarian’s journey beyond the algorithm" is a zine that explores how algorithms came to dominate music consumption and taste--and how libraries might change that. This ebook version of the zine is intended for those with visual impairments. Please find printable and online versions of the zine on our website at libraryfutures.net/track10zine.
Contents
Book Information
Book Description
Thomas Gagnon-van Leeuwen produced “TRACK 10: a librarian’s journey beyond the algorithm” as part of the Library Futures internship program. Interweaving his research and reading on music algorithms, streaming services, and libraries with his personal musical journey, Gagnon-van Leeuwen offers new ways for listeners to experience music and examples of how libraries can offer an alternative to an increasingly corporatized and homogenized musical landscape.
Note: “TRACK 10” is a zine and is best experienced printed, folded, and stapled together. This e-book version is intended for those with visual impairments. Find the TRACK 10 playlist, resources, and more on the zine’s webpage.
License
TRACK 10 Copyright © 2025 by Library Futures is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
Subject
Algorithms and data structures