The Library Pros: Recent Episodes
Chris DeCristofaro
The Library Pros - A Librarian and a Library Information Technologist discussing libraries, technology and anything else that makes us smile!
In this installment, Chris speaks to Luna Westish, self published author of Meet Me at the Ruins to talk about the journey of self publishing. Luna discusses the process, marketing and even audiobook creation! She touches on the demise of Baker and Taylor, how to get your self published work in libraries and Hoopla!
Lisa Kropp, a friend of the podcast joined the podcast. Lisa has done so many things. She is a Library Journal Mover and Shaker. Director of Lindenhurst Memorial Library. Past New York Library Association president. Advisory Board member of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative. Her expertise in leadership and her knowledge of sustainability seems endless and she joined us to talk about all of these things and more.
The podcast returned again to the Long Island Library Resources Council’s Conference on Libraries and the Future. Everyone is talking about AI and change in our field and these next two guests are both on the cutting edge.
Dr. Sanda Hirsh, Special Assistant to the Provost for AI Initiatives at San José State University and author of the book iLbrary 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries chats with Chris about artificial intelligence, how libraries can adapt and use it as an effective tool and about embracing change as a concept.
After the break, Chris was joined by Dr. Rajesh Singh, professor at St. John’s University. Dr. Singh spoke about change, how AI is reshaping the profession and his optimistic outlook for the future!
Episode 120! In this episode we speak with Joseph Furnari, Trustee of the Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library in Shirley New York. Joe speaks about inspiration, life as a Library Trustee, entrepreneurship and inspiration! Joe has many “oars in the water” and shares what his definition of “Community” is along with living in a family connected to libraries!
Madi Mullen from Libro.fm joins the podcast to talk about audiobooks for local bookstores! Libro.fm works with local bookstores to offer audiobooks.Madi talks about the passion behind the project, Libro.fm embraces the local bookstores and their supporters with providing those booksellers with a way to expand their offerings with audiobooks. She also talks about what it is like to be a “Social Purpose Corporation”. There is also a great discussion about artificial intelligence and how you still need people to curate collections because Algorithms Libro.fm also provides free audiobooks for librarians! The human touch is always best. Shout out to our local bookstore Tiny Raccoon Books in Sayville NY!
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This installment of the podcast features Kristen Gwinn-Becker from History IT. The fellas speak with Kristen about the love of history, how rare it is to find someone who is a “history nerd” and a “tech nerd” all rolled into one and passion for preservation. Digitization is so much more than documents and even 3D scanning doesn’t involve “scanning” (one of the dirtiest words in archiving). Kristen also talks about how she considers herself and people like her as “History Savers”!
In this installment, Chris speaks with Tim Ribaric from Brock Univeristy in Ontario. Tim talks about digital librarianship, whether he sleeps, what a “Computational Notebook” is along with working with Google Colab. We also talked about “spark”, bringing the abstract of ideas to life, the “Software Carpentry Organization“, python for libraries and a wonderful organization called Library Juice Academy. If you want to “geek out”, this is the episode for you!!
In this episode, Chris speaks with Katie Ester, Director of the Shelby Township Library in the suburban Detroit Michigan area along with Dennis Janer from Bluewater Technologies Group. Katie and Dennis talk to us about Shelby’s amazing transformation, what Bluewater is all about (and it is a very unique and creative company), and Magic Book, which is a collaborative product dreamed up by Katie and brought to live by Bluewater. Magic Book is a large digital display in the form of a book with a cover children can open. Describing it here will not do it justice. Look at the photos below and have a listen to this amazing story!
Want to laugh and learn at the same time? Then this is the episode for you. Megan Lotts, an Art Librarian at Rutgers talks and laughs about so many great things she is doing. She is a Maker, Author, Artist, Librarian and INNOVATOR!! We talk about the “spark”, the concept of “play”, unleashing the concept of play with colleagues and yes, Chris’ favorite concept of “Failing Forward”. You will love her story regarding adults getting along better after playing together! Chris also talks about how to keep the grind of the day and those who are not creative from brining you down at work.
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On this installment, Chris and Bob speak with Beth Bayley from Karger Publishers. Beth joins us from Switzerland to talk about public access to information, Creative Commons Licensing, how librarians can assist in supporting open access, misconceptions about open access and the role artificial intelligence has in open access. Beth was such a good sport and she even shares her earliest memory of the library with an article featuring her in a photo!
In this installment of the podcast, Chris speaks with Jessica Bomarito, Senior Product Manager at Gale part of the Cengage Group. This episode explores a brief overview of what Gale offers the profession including the Gale Literature Resource Center. Chris talks about the evolution of digital literacy information from CD-ROMS to the current mode of access to Gale’s products and Jessica explores how publishing has become more diverse including black, brown and LGBTQ+IA authors being added to the works Gale publishes.
In this installment of the podcast, Chris speaks with Jessica Bomarito, Senior Product Manager at Gale part of the Cengage Group. This episode explores a brief overview of what Gale offers the profession including the Gale Literature Resource Center. Chris talks about the evolution of digital literacy information from CD ROMS to the current mode of access to Gale’s products and Jessica explores how publishing has become more diverse including black, brown and LGBTQ+IA authors being added to the works Gale publishes.
In this final installment from the conference, Bob speaks with two former guests and friends of the podcast Carol Ann Tack from The Merrick Library and Nick Tanzi, Chair of the committee that puts the conference together and Assistant Director at the South Huntington Public Library.
Carol Ann is an amazing readers advisory librarian. She spoke about how she engaged patrons virtually during the pandemic with the Half Hour Happy Hour on Friday nights talking about. books, her virtual author talks and book groups (which attract 50+ people) and how it was an effective marketing strategy for services the library offers, including Libby, Hoopla, Goodreads, Novelist etc. She also talked about when we all went back in person, how she attracted 50+ people for in person events including author talks. Merrick also has a new program called “Real Talk” discussing non-fiction works. She envisioned it like MTV’s TRL (Total Request Live). Carol Ann also touches on if AI can do as good a job with readers advisory as a librarian! You can hear her podcast Top Shelf At The Merrick Library wherever you listen to podcasts!!
Nick joined the discussion talking about how LILRC put the conference together and how people were engaging in reading currently. Having speakers talking about the neuroscience behind the activity and practical applications was a good combination. Nick also spoke briefly about artificial intelligence and the role is may play in the library world in the near and distant future. Currently library has access without a real understanding of the power of AI.
As always, ,we thank LILRC for inviting the podcast to the conference and we hope to return next year.
In part II, Bob sits down with Dr. Kathi Inman Berens and Dr.Rachel Noorda from Portland State University. Kathi and Rachel speak about their presentation regarding Millennials and Generation Z, how they cope with the flood of information they have at their disposal, the challenges that presents and how it effects their reading habits. They explore the rise of graphic novel popularity within those generations, libraries as facilitators and safe spaces for these generations and how the libraries are adapting to attract this demographic. Whether it be makerspaces, podcastinsg, writing, or creating generation specific activities, libraries must pivot (as they have done in the past) to attract the new thinking in popular culture. There is also a lively discussion about people of color (BIPOC) visiting libraries at higher rates than the general population.
The Podcast was happy to be invited back to the Long Island Library Resources Council’s Conference on Libraries and the Future. This is the first part of our conversation with amazing library related professionals talking about their presentations and how they work with libraries. In Part 1 Bob is joined by Joanna Christodoulou, Director of the BEAM Lab and is a professor at Harvard Medical School and a research associate at MIT. Joanna discusses positive neuroscience, reading the brain, reading disabilities, developing readers from a young age and neuroplasticity. She also agrees with Bob about libraries being safe spaces for learning. Bob also discusses the AC/DC concept brought up by Joanna which is 1. Analyzing; 2. Context; 3. Differentiate; and 4. Collaborate.
To find out more about Joanna, visit her Website, or you can email her at jchristodoulou@mghihc.edu.
In this installment of the podcast, Chris sits down with Kelly Harris, Director of the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor, New York. Kelly talks about so many important topics including what Association Libraries are and their funding, unintended barriers to library service, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the library world, attracting people of color to the library profession, her start in the profession and so much more. Kelly doesn’t hold back and that makes for an engaging episode!
In this installment of the podcast, Chris sits down with Dr. Betsy Cauble, retired Social Worker and professor at Kansas State University. Chris and Betsy discuss the social work profession, training for social workers specifically working in libraries, assisting homeless that frequent our facilities, a “day in the life” of a social worker and the efficacy of having social work students interning at libraries.
In this installment of the TLP, Chris has a chat with Trina Leigh Walker and Zindzi Cresswell covering library consultancy. Thanks to Matt Finch for connecting us all. It starts with the proper way to pronounce “Carnegie” (yes, Chris gets it wrong), working in the information world, and how important a strategic plan is. Continuing with the idea of that strategic plan, how does any project that the library undertakes fit with that plan. Trina and Zindzi also talk about how important it is for consultants to speak to include the staff, the board, administration and, yes, even the public with designing a new service or revamping how a library does business. It is also very important to understand what the definition of “return on investment” is for each particular institution. And we explore if consultants are also therapists!!
Chris had the opportunity to converse with Essraa Nawar, Assistant Dean for Library DEI Initiatives and Development, recognized in Forbes Arab American Heritage, Top 40 Women of Egypt, 125 Most Influential People in OC, and Women of Influence in O.C. Top 30 Egyptian Women Abroad. Essraa delves into unconventional perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), underscores the significance of fundraising for libraries, shares insights from her beginnings in Egypt, and discusses the technological advancements that inspire her.
On this installment of the podcast, Chris speaks with the founder and President of Hoopla Digital, Jeff Jankowski. Jeff talks about Hoopla’s birth with Midwest Tapes, his origin story along with how Hoopla curates and optimizes their products along with digital equity and so much more!
DownloadWhat an amazing time with Melissa Taylor, Manager of the Center for Innovation at the Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Melissa shares about her corporate sponsorships with Walmart, JB Hunt and Tyson foods. Chris and Bob learned about all of the offerings in this beautiful facility and how Melissa keeps it all running, how it was started, the various spaces they have (2 sound recording studios and a podcast booth – and that is just the beginning) and their Maker to Market Cohort! So much to unpack in this episode including falling in love with librarianship!
In this installment, the fellas were lucky enough to have Aaron Whitfield on the podcast. Aaron spoke about all Aaron has accomplished in his time in Libraryland along with being a BIPOC and what that is like in todays world. He also talks about the importance of “MU FA LI” in his life, his writing and music. Aaron talks about the power of positive work culture, his love of Mark Lomax II he even shares something about his famous babysitter!
Joining Chris and Bob is David Ecker from Stony Brook University. Dave is a repeat guest and its always great to speak to him. Dave spoke about being library “technologists”, time management for managers, how AI can help makerspaces and that dirty world in Libraryland “CHANGE”. Dave has a new book out entitled Leadership Takes Courage: How to Master Leadership and how to foster entrepreneurship in students!
Joining Chris and Bob on the pod is Temara Hajjat Gastroenterologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and co host of the Bowel Sounds Podcast. Temara spoke with the fellas about what its like to go to medical school, the spark that started the podcast, the targeted listenership, the formula for the pod along with talking about Harvard Medical School’s certificate program in Media and Medicine. So sit back and relax and listen to lots of laughs with Temara!!!
This is really cool LOCAL episode for our friends on Long Island but also a great inspirational episode for everyone. Joining the podcast is Lilly Kiel from the Cutchogue/New Suffolk Free Library, Steven Alcalde from the Rogers Memorial Library and Anthony Giansante from the John Jermain Memorial Library to talk about the tech challenges working on the “East End” of Long Island (get your maps out for this one!). This episode is so inspiring because our guests talk about the combination of seasonal patrons while working in a rural community, Association Libraries and how the technologies offered are the same and varied from their colleagues “Up Island”. So sit back and get inspired by these technology professionals tell their stories!!
In part 2 of this special episode, Chris and Bob were joined by Alice Knapp, Director of the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Connecticut, Scott Jarzombek, Director of the Fairfield Library in Fairfield, Connecticut, Kate Byroade Director of the Cragin Colchester Library in Colchester, Connecticut and Scott Brill, Director of the Derby Library, in Derby Connecticut. […]
In this 2 part episode, Chris and Bob travel to Groton Connecticut at the invitation of the Connecticut Library Association to speak during their conference lunch period about mental health and wellbeing in the library profession. The fellas were joined by Doug Lord, Director of the C. H. Booth Public Library in Newtown, Connecticut and […]
Joining Chris for this episode is Meghan Volcheko, Manager, Public Library Collection Development at OverDrive, Meghan talks about how she and her team assist libraries and library systems with collection development with Overdrive. Yes, this is also the Libby App and also Kanopy and Sora for schools. Meghan talks about the relationships she has built […]
In our 100th Episode, we have asked Alumni Carol Ann Tack from the podcast Top Shelf at the Merrick Library to return to talk about her podcast, readers advisory, her book discussions (which are the thing of legend on Long Island) and how tech can sometimes help and sometimes get in the way of getting […]
Chris journeyed to Saratoga Springs New York for the annual New York Library Association Conference and Trade Show! This year Chris spoke to old friends Jill Hurst Wahl, Cameron Tidd and Melissa Tidd from Goshen Libraryhttps://www.floridapubliclibrary.org and Barron Angell from the Florida Public Library. Jill spoke about the conference, what it is like to be the Board President of the Onondaga County Library, sharing info about her hometown of Syracuse New York and re-inventing ethnic library services.
Melissa, Cameron and Barron joined the podcast catching up on the happenings at their libraries, Cameron’s new endeavor with Brainspace and they even give a shout out to their friend who runs the podcast Flip the Table!
The fellas were asked to podcast a the Long Island Library Resource Council’s 31st annual Conference on Libraries and the Future. There were many great speakers and the podcast had an opportunity to speak with Dr. James Neal who spoke to Chris about the nature of leadership and how it is defined along with the concept “you can’t count the apple from its seeds”, whether leadership is a science or art, how important the informal leadership is to the formal organizational chart and even delves into good chaos within an organization because it will develop innovation.
@jamesneal on TwitterAfter a short break Chris speaks with Syntychia Kendrick-Samuel, the Assistant Director of the Uniondale Public Library. This is Syntchia’s 4th appearance on the podcast and she talks about collaboration at various levels between libraries, how at the end of the day the “buck stops” at the directors desk both from the community and the board, and we have a great discussion about Dr. James Neal’s leadership types. Syntychia also advocates for teen services to continue to evolve into departments separate from a youth services climate and thinks EVERY LIBRARY should have a gardening program!!
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In this installment, Chris and Bob are back together live, this time at the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in East Setauket, New York. Emily Ostrander talks about growing up at Emma as a patron (including riding her bike there as a kid), knowing at 16 that she wanted to be a librarian, and her feelings on customer service which includes the attitude you portray will be what you receive from the patron.
Emily will also share what it is like working in adults vs working with teens, the pandemic pivot (which includes failing forward) and making that transition from a “brick and mortar” model to a model to reach outside the building. We will also learn what it takes to keep toddlers out of the fish tank!!
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Chris and Bob virtually travel “across the pond” to Denmark and speak with Thomas Ommen Chief Executive Officer of Princh, a collection of products to improve printing, copying and scanning services. Thomas shares his story and how his travels across the globe inspired him and his partners to develop this business model. Thomas talks about […]
This episode pairs Chris and Bob up with Philip Shakelford, Director of the South Arkansas Community College Library Philip is also the host of the Modern Scholar Podcast speaking to library and history professionals all over “Libraryland” about cool and interesting topics. Philip has a speciality in military history and has a particular interest in […]
This episode pairs Chris and Bob up with Philip Shakelford, Director of the South Arkansas Community College Library Philip is also the host of the Modern Scholar Podcast speaking to library and history professionals all over “Libraryland” about cool and interesting topics. Philip has a speciality in military history and has a particular interest in […]
Joining the fellas this time ’round is Anna Raunik, Executive Director, Content and Client Services at State Library Queensland, Australia. Anna joined the pod to talk about ANZAC Stories. For those of you that are not familiar, ANZAC Day commemorates the landing of Australian, New Zealand and other commonwealth troops on the Gallipoli Peninsula on […]
In this installment, the fellas have a chat with Mike Rossetti from MYLIBRO. Mike discussed how libraries can attract those 20 somethings to the library, what libraries have to offer this group and using the “Tech Triangle” to retain not only that elusive age group, but anyone who can benefit from the library. Mike also […]
Joining the fellas for this go round is Thomas Shaw, Associate Director of the library at Lancaster University. Thomas published an article entitled “How to Strive for Success, Happiness, Fulfilment and Impact: a Personal Manifesto” which should resinate with anyone who works in Libraryland. Thomas speaks about his article and some of the common anxieties […]
Chris and Bob were joined by a talented and inspired group of individuals who are part of developing The Palace Project, a source for e-content for libraries. The not for profit project supports the mission of libraries by providing equitable access to digital knowledge, bolstering the relationship between libraries and patrons, protecting patron privacy, and […]
In the second part of this episode, Chris and Bob are joined by Kelvin Watson, Executive Director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and candidate for President of the American Library Association. The discussion focused on what Kelvin can bring to the office. In the interest of fairness, both Kelvin and her opponent Emily […]
In the first part of this episode, Chris and Bob are joined by Emily Drabinski, Interim Chief Librarian at The Graduate Center, City University of New York and candidate for President of the American Library Association. The discussion focused on what Emily can bring to the office. In the interest of fairness, both Emily and […]
Tim Spindler, the Executive Director of the Long Island Library Resources Council and Sally Stieglitz, Communications and Outreach Coordinator for LILRC give the wrap up of the conference, recapping the issues and discussions of the speakers. As always, this conference has amazing guests and we thank the Resources Council for continuing to invite the podcast […]
Chris and Bob were fortunate enough to speak to Stacey Aldrich, the State Librarian of Hawaii at the LILRC Conference on Libraries and the Future. In her varied experiences in both the public and academic library fields, she has seen how, especially now the world struggles with the physical vs. the digital life. Whether it […]
In this second part of the podcast from the LILRC Conference on Libraries and the Future, the guys speak with Dr. Brandy McNeil, Director of Digital Literacy at the New York Public Library and a Library Journal “Mover and Shaker” class of 2017. Brandy talked about some of the innovative things she has brought to […]
Chris and Bob were fortunate to be asked back to the Long Island Library Resources Council Conference on Libraries and the Future. This is our 7th year podcasting from the event, speaking to great people in the library world. In Part 1 of this 4 part episode we speak to Miguel Figueroa, the President and […]
Coming to us from Finland, Perttu Polonen, author of the book Future Skills joins the fellas to talk about the concept of futurism, the human condition vs technology, whether our diplomas from university and graduate school should have an expiration date. Perttu talks about the mindset associated with technology along with our personal relationship (or […]
This episode is dedicated to Chris Crosby, the artist, musician and performer of “Just Cool”, the intro and outro of the Turn the Page Podcast. Chris lost his life in early September of 2021, and he will be fondly remembered by the library community. Joining Chris and Bob are Jessikah Chautin, Stacey Hershkowitz and Evelyn […]
Joining Chris and Bob is Elisa Lee, Creative Director and Business Owner of Unstacked, based in Australia is an amazing project that allows libraries to see their materials as they are being researched and curated in real time! Unstacked is an innovative Australian collection visualization project which showcases a library’s collection locally and globally in real-time […]
While Bob was handling an IT emergency, Chris had a great conversation with Carlos Galeana. If you are a frequent listener to the podcast, then you may remember Carlos from his appearance in Episode 45 discussing his Mover and Shaker election and all things he is doing in his previous position at the Multnomah Library […]
In this very special episode, Chris and Bob are joined by a group of librarians from all around New York State. Emily Dowie, Teen Librarian at the Greenburgh Public Library in Elmsford NY; Jo Ann Mulligan, Library Assistant at the Altamont Free Library in Altamont, New York; Danielle Newman, Pre-k to 12th Grade Public School […]
Matt Pascoe, Content and Customer Experience Manager at the Ipswich City Council Libraries joins the podcast. Ipswich City Libraries have multiple buildings and Matt talks about marketing libraries, Ipswich “Marketplace Library”, Library Pods, pop up makerspaces and how to hang a monstrous dinosaur from the ceiling. Matt is an amazing speaker and has a lot […]
Dr. Eric Cole, founder of Secure Anchor joins the podcast to talk about simple things libraries, library employees and patrons can do to better secure their online presence. Dr. Cole talks about 2 factor authentication, password strategies and most importantly, poking fun at Chris (Dr. Cole and Chris are old friends). Dr. Eric Cole is […]
Chris and Bob were fortunate enough to speak with Kate Chambers, a journalist and book lover who helps to receive and distribute books throughout the nation of Zimbabwe in November of 2020. Kate talks about growing up in the UK, how her career as a journalist took her to Africa, where she now lives. As […]
This episode finds us speaking with Jane Cowell, Chief Executive Officer of the Yarra Plenty Library in Melbourne, Victoria State, Australia. We speak to Jane about her long career in the library world and during the time when Victoria was the hardest affected state in the nation, how the staff at Yarra Plenty reached out […]
Joining the podcast from across “The Pond” in Wales, UK is Ian Anstice, who publishes Public Libraries News, an online publication sharing what libraries are doing in the UK. Ian was so much fun to speak with. We talked about the origins of PLN as a blog and how it developed over time. We also […]
Susan Banks, Director of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Library Development joined the podcast to talk about the evolution of library service, transition to a digital collection, especially during the times of a pandemic, a librarians’ “Library Core”. Her enthusiasm is infectious and she covers a range to areas that are invaluable for any library professional […]
Chris and Bob were asked back to the Long Island Library Resources Council’s conference on Libraries and the Future (this year held virtually). This is the 4th year the podcast was asked to podcast from the event, and the guest speakers this year were amazing. First we spoke to Nancy Kranich, Special Projects Research Librarian […]
This is a first for the podcast, our first interview with library professionals from a non-english speaking nation. Today we virtually journey to Norway and speak to Martin Kristoffer Brathen and Elise Conradi from Biblioteksentralin (Bibsent) a unique collaborative organization that provides library services to the libraries of Norway. Chris speaks to the pair about […]
Chris and Bob were joined via Zoom by James Nicholson who is the Program and Engagement Leader at Moreton Bay Region Libraries, Queensland, Australia. He is also the State Manager for the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). James sat and chatted with the guys about transitioning from an academic library setting to a public […]
Sari Feldman, former President of the Public Library Association (2009-2010), American Library Association President (2015-2016), frequent writer and contributor to Publisher’s Weekly and Executive Director of the Cuyahoga County Public Library in Ohio joined Chris and Bob via Zoom to discuss her article in Publisher’s Weekly entitled Public Libraries After the Pandemic. We talk about […]
Chris sat down with our previous panel to talk about how we open after libraries after the COVID-19 pandemic (assuming we are finding light at the end of the tunnel. Today joining us is Carol Ann Tack, Head of Readers Advisory at the Merrick Library in Merrick NY James Hutter, Technology Librarian, Technology Librarian, Head […]
The podcast is working from home and Chris was able to speak with Maria Dismondy, children’s book author and founder of Cardinal Rule Press. Maria started her career as a teacher, and started writing children’s picture books that focus on a child’s self esteem, something she was not seeing in picture books. This concept became […]
Chris and Bob are working remotely during the COVID-19 Pandemic and were fortunate enough to speak to Scott Jarzombek, Executive Director of the Albany Public Library about his plan to re-open his large multi-branch library as the Corona Virus statistics continue to decline. Scott penned an article in the NYLA Voice about reopening. He also […]
Chris and Bob visited the place where Chris got his start in Libraryland, The Longwood Public Library in Middle Island, New York. The boys spoke with Assistant Director Ann Hofbauer, Digital Literacy Coordinator Alison Mirabella, Children’s STEAM Specialist, Danielle Bliss and Head of Technical Services, Roseann Mammina. They have a very deep and diverse lending […]
We were very happy to have our neighbors to the north of the Sachem Library District, Middle Country Public Library’s podcasters Sal DeVincenzo, Sarah Fade and Nicole Rambo drop by to talk podcasting in libraries. Sal brings his own style of podcasting to libraryland and with Sarah and Nicole co-hosting, they produce a light hearted […]
On a nice quiet Saturday at The Sachem Public Library, Nadine Spano and Debbie Keehner from the Oceanside New York Library journeyed from the far south west corner of Nassau County to Holbrook to talk about their innovative book club. Nadine and Debbie do a video book club with the help of Go To Meeting. […]
If you listened to our first SPECIAL EPISODE, you heard librarians reacting to the effects of the global Pandemic of Novel Corona (Covid-19) on the library world. We circle back to what has happened, what we have learned, what we are still attempting to figure out and how we get our libraries back on their […]
William Salas, Librarian at The Smithtown Library, came to The Booth at Sachem to chat with the guys about the Patent and Trademark Resource Center. Will manages the Center and has a wealth of knowledge about patent and trademark searching. His passion for the subject really comes through and I think we all can agree […]
This is a special episode in light of the the Corona Virus crisis, we assembled a collection of librarians to talk about the crisis and how our libraries and organizations have responded, are functioning and how we bring the building back online. This episode voices all of our thoughts, fears and hopes for our “new […]
In this episode, we talk with Connie Vassilopoulos. At the time of the recording she was a Library Technician, but has since transitioned to a librarian. She was a Library Tech at Rosebank College. We talked about the life of a Library Tech in a school setting, and all the things she has accomplished there. […]
In this 3rd and final installment of episode 71, Chris sat down with “Awesome Sally” Sally Stieglitz and Tim Spindler from the Long Island Library Resources Council and Jill Hurst Wahl of Syracuse University and the podcast T is for Training. We talk about NYLA, the conference, what LILRC does and all kinds of issues […]
In Part 2 of this episode, an old friend of Chris’, Dr. David Jank, Dean of the Palmer School of Library and Information Science chat about a number of things, including the state of library science brick and mortar schools vs online learning, the profession and our journey in Libraryland.
Welcome to our New York Library Association Conference Episode. This is our second year podcasting from the conference and because we had so many great guests, we are posting 3 parts to this episode. In episode 1, our old friends Barron Angell from the Florida Public Library, Melissa Tidd, now academic librarian at the SUNY […]
Chris and Bob returned to the Long Island Library Resources Council’s Conference on Libraries and the Future. This year we had some great guests and because there was so much to talk about, we are splitting this episode into 3 parts. In this third portion of the episode, we sit with Chris Jelley, the Information […]
Chris and Bob returned to the Long Island Library Resources Council’s Conference on Libraries and the Future. This year we had some great guests and because there was so much to talk about, we are splitting this episode into 3 parts. Part 2 features Lee Rainie, the Director of Internet and Technology at Pew Research. […]
Chris and Bob returned to the Long Island Library Resources Council’s Conference on Libraries and the Future. This year we had some great guests and because there was so much to talk about, we are splitting this episode into 3 parts. Part 1 was an interesting conversation with James Vorbach, Dean of the Library and […]
Lara Marshall, Manager of the Hillingdon Borough of the London Public Library joined the podcast via Google Hangouts to talk about Hillingdon and the exciting things happening with coding and the Culture Bite Festival which is now a monthly occurrence. We had LOTS of laughs talking about all the wonderful things happening at Hillingdon! Hillingdon […]
Rocco Cassano, Assistant Director at the East Meadow Public Library and Joe Perito, the resident Information Technology guru joined the podcast via Google Hangouts (thank goodness we received a reprieve from Google keeping it alive!). We spoke to Rocco about what he has seen in his long career in Libraryland and we spoke to both […]
The podcast went on the road to the Brentwood Public Library to talk to some amazing friends. Tara Kohles, Head of Youth Services, Michele Nevola, Teen Librarian, Maggie Utset, Head of Publicity and Outreach and Andres Posada Youth Services Clerk all welcomed us to Brentwood to talk about the Average Brentwood Teens podcast and how […]
We were excited to have on Maxine Bleiweis, retired Director of the Westport Library in Westport Connecticut. We learn about how the “Library of Things” got its start in the 1970’s, and how it evolved at Westport into arguably one of the first (if not the first) makerspaces in the United States. Although retired from […]
In this episode we again head to Ontario virtually and speak with Linda Hazzan who is the Director of Communications, Programming and Customer Engagement at the Toronto Public Library. Linda spoke to the guys about marketing, reaching beyond the everyday library user and the Bridge Technology Services Assessment Toolkit which is a customizable web-based solution […]
Tyler Byrd is the host of the podcast “Library Figures” a great podcast about libraries and marketing (something that some libraries are great at and others not so much). Tyler is also the owner of Meet Piola, a web development company that helps libraries enhance their digitial content by building a digital branch. Tyler was […]
Charles Guarria is a professor at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus. Charles has a had a varied career that took him to Lehman Brothers and Long Island University’s Acquisition Department. Charles started writing a research piece on California’s Proposition 13 from the 1970’s. Why is this so relevant in the 21st Century? This proposition severely […]
Here in Part 2, we continue the conversation with Dr. Lambert Shell, Stacey Smith-Brown, Kaysha Watson-Phillips, Carol Gilliam, Michelle Samuel, Salamah Mullen and my “on the spot” co-host for the day Syntychia Kendrick-Samuel. We continue the conversation about being a librarian of color here on Long Island. Much of the conversation will resinate no matter […]
This is a very special episode of the podcast. Chris traveled to the Roosevelt Public Library to speak to a panel of library professionals about their passion and what it is like today to be a librarian of color on Long Island. We spoke to Dr. Lambert Shell, the Director of the Roosevelt Public Library, […]
Assistant Director Jen Barth and Children’s Librarian Laura Lintz are from the Henrietta Public Library in Henrietta, New York (just south of Rochester). Jen and Laura joined us via Google Hangouts and although we were having some WiFi issues on both ends, we had a great time talking about how libraries can brand themselves and […]
Chris and Bob take the show on the road and visit with the awesome librarians at the Uniondale Public Library in Uniondale, New York. We spoke with Syntychia Kendrick-Samuel & Amanda Borgia from the Teen Department, Michelle Minervini, Deborah Kinirons & James Grzybowski from Children’s, Valerie French & Robert Weissfrom the Adult Department. We covered […]
Here is Suffolk County, New York, we have the Suffolk Cooperative Libray System which provides many services for the member libraries of the county. We were fortunate enough to have Derek Ivie and Darla Salva Cruz visit the podcast. Derek & Darla, as they are more affectionately known, provide services to children and teen departments for libraries of Suffolk. One of the biggest events that they coordinate is Battle of the Books which is an amazing competition centered around a group of books. Member libraries assemble groups of teams to read and study the books and a huge countywide "BATTLE" ensues! We also talk about Derek & Darla's work with YALSA and their Teen Bookfinder App, Equity Diversity and Inclusion, ALSC's Odyssey Award, Audie Awards and the Walter D. Myers Award. We also talked about what The Sachem Public Library looked like back in "The Day". So listen to these "Super Heroes" talk Teen and Children's services support! (AND don't forget about the bananas and peanut butter!)
Joining Chris and Bob via Google Hangouts, Leah Hamilton, Executive Director of the Phelps Library which is located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. Leah is a leader in maker tech and STEAM in the state and we were fortunate to speak with her about Phelps STEAM Initiative, Finger Lakes Makerfest, We also discussed bridging the technical skills gap. Learn about 1+2+7 and the needs of the community and vocational school vs college. Leah was the recipient of the Library Director of the Year by the Pioneer Library system in 2013 and in 2017 she was awarded the Mosier/Wynkoop Award for distinguished librarianship by the New York Library Association. The Phelps Library does so much with a small staff in a rural library and we were amazed by all that she has been able to accomplished in a short period of time!!
Joining us in the Booth for this episode is Lisa Zuena, Librarian at the Massapequa Public Library. Lisa is a Young Adult Librarian and host/creator of the ‘Pequa Podcast. This podcast is so much fun to listen to because it is written and performed by the teens from Massapequa. Lisa speaks to us about how […]
In this episode we were fortunate to have live in studio, Dr. Matt Finch who is a library consultant. Matt spoke at the Suffolk Cooperative Library System earlier that day and joined Chris and Bob at The Booth at the Sachem Public Library. Matt spoke on so many issues in “Libraryland” and shared his experiences […]
This final part of the episode allowed Chris to speak exclusively with Beth Lathrop from the Strong National Museum of Play. We find out more about the library, it’s collection and take a trip down memory lane as Chris tried to wrap his head around how awesome the museum is. Learn about the Toy Hall […]
In Part 2, Chris speaks with Jill Hurst Wahl, a professor at Syracuse University’s iSchool and Producer of the podcast T is for Training, along with Carl Gouveia, Director of the Seymour Library in Brockport, New York and Beth Lathrop, the Director of Libraries at the Strong National Museum of Play. Each shares their feelings […]
Chris attended the New York Library Association (NYLA) Conference in Rochester, New York. NYLA allowed Chris to set up and podcast. There were so many interesting guests, that we had to split this episode into 3 parts. The first of the three has guests Barron Angell, Librarian and Program Coordinator for Teen Programs from the […]
Michelle Arbuckle joined Chris and Bob via Google Hangouts from Toronto, Ontario! Michelle is the Director of Member Engagement and Education at the Ontario Library Association and co-host of the podcast “Libraryland Loves”. She is involved in planning conferences for their members. She spoke about the top skills ALL librarians need to know!! So have […]
Chris and Bob reached around to the other side of the globe to speak to the third of our "Awesome Sallys". Sally Pewhairangi joined us from New Zealand via Google Hangouts. Sally has worn many hats in "Libraryland" and is now has a website thelibraryboss.com that is her way of sharing her experiences and gives librarians the tools to embrace digital sources and literacy. She also consults on library related areas. You can also find her on the Mighty Networks App for IOS and Android. Sally is a dynamic speaker and it was a pleasure to have her on the podcast.
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Chris and Bob were invited back to the Long Island Library Resources Council Annual Conference on Libraries and the Future. This is their 27th year holding this conference for the libraries of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, on Long Island. We had 8 guests appear with us either talking about their libraries or about the importance of libraries in the future. Keep an ear out as we will have some of these guests on again to feature their work. Here is a list of guests who spoke to us:
Tim Spindler, Director of LILRC
Chris Kretz, Librarian at Stony Brook University and Co-host of the podcast "The Long Island History Project" and "The Radio Tower"
Charlene Muir, Assistant Director of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library
Theresa Schwinn, Local History Librarian at the Huntington Public Library
Natalie Korsavidis, Head of Local History at the Farmingdale Public Library
Albert Tabtonti, Teen Services Librarian at the Freeport Memorial Library
Professor Sally Stieglitz, Adelphi University
Syntychia R. Kendrick-Samuel, Head of Young Adult Services, Uniondale Free Library
David Beard, Former Deputy Editor for the National Journal, Columnist for Mother Jones Recharge
Mary Glendening, Director of the Middletown Free Library joined Chris and Bob to talk libraries and makerspaces (is it one word or two?) . The Middletown Free Library is located just outside of Philadelphia and has a great makerspace that doesn’t just focus on the high tech end of making. We even talk about attracting adults to the makerspace. Chris and Mary get a little geeky talking about the Carvey CNC machine too!! Mary has authored 2 books Video Games to Real Life and Makerspace Sound and Music Projects for All Ages.
Well, this happened! Our 50th episode. Nobody thought we would make it this far and here we are. So to completely turn things on their ear, we have flipped the script and asked Sally Turbitt from TurbittNDuck podcasting fame to turn the tables on Chris and Bob and ask them the questions that you, the listener submitted on Facebook and Twitter. Sally even tortures the boys with the 032 list!! So sit back, grab a beverage and take a listen. This was a good time!!
Nancy Evans, Head of Young Adult Services at the Levittown Public Library and 2017 Mover and Shaker came to The Booth and spoke with Chris about her innovative program Strong Girls School. This program empowers teen girls and Nancy talks about her inspiration for the program and how it came from a simple writing program. The program has been powerful enough to impact the lives of the girls who attend it. Nancy also talks about her experiences with Mary K. Chelton, the co-founder of VOYA Magazine. We also talk about The Levittown Library and working with the public.
Chris sat down with Laura Solomon, Library Services Manager at Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). Laura has been involved to provide services to libraries all over Ohio, from tech support to broadband connections to rural libraries. She is also the Web Developer for OPLIN. We talk about social media do's and don'ts and along with her experiences as web manager.
Rob Thomson, Teacher in Charge at the TAFE School in Wollongong, NSW, Australia turned up for a talk with Chris and Bob! Rob, a very entertaining fellow took time out of his morning (our evening) talking about about library technicians, professional development, the "Unconference" concept and even a talk about craft beer! Take a listen!
In this episode, we travel to beautiful Southampton, New York and Stony Brook University's Eastern Campus to speak with Kathleen Russo. Kathleen is the Co-Director of the Stony Brook University's Fellowship in Podcasting. This is the first Fellowship in Podcasting in the Nation. Kathleen also curates the Writer Speaks Wednesday Series and special events for the Summer Writers Conference at Stony Brook. In addition, she produces the podcast/radio show Here’s The Thing with Alec Baldwin (WNYC production). She has been a contributor to The Moth and This American Life. Past producing credits include: two movies with Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh (Gray’s Anatomy, And Everything Is Going Fine). Kathleen speaks with us about the development of the Fellowship, podcasting and even shares a story about how she started Alec Baldwin's podcast. She is a fascinating woman and we are so excited to have her on the podcast!!
Carlos Galeana, Spanish Regional Technology Coordinator at the Multnomah County Library, was named a Library Journal "Mover & Shaker" in 2017. Although he is great at being a tech help expert, his real skill is communicating. In chatting with Carlos, we learn about some of the other things that happen when you help patrons with their technology, including building relationships. There is so much more to learn from Carlos in this episode. To learn more, visit his website! Give it a listen!
Michael Jones, Assistant Librarian at Winchester University joined the podcast via Google Hangouts from Southampton,England, UK. Michael talks about the importance of social media, whether it's Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin in Libraryland. Social media is such an effective tool to network, meet new people, schedule meet ups for ice breakers. Whether at a conference, or sharing library news and technology or just networking, social media opens up our profession for professional development "on the fly" and can be an effective tool to market libraries and library services. We also talked about the transformation of Linkedin from a job finding social media client to a professional development tool, whether users write articles related to PD or just share the latest and greatest!
In this episode, Chris and Bob were joined by Matt Pfisterer, the Director of the MIddletown Thrall Library in Middletown, New York which is in the heart of the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Matt, originally from Long Island, spoke about transplanting to Middletown, briefly compared the various consortiums around New York State and talked about how important it is to continually lobby and meet with our representatives in New York State government to guarantee another year of state financial support. Matt also spoke about the Lifesaving Librarians Act that Representative Sean Patrick Moloney sponsored in Congress, which would provide naloxone, commonly known as Narcan along with training to libraries free of charge. With the opioid crisis, libraries are on the front lines and should be armed with this life saving medication. Matt's library was featured in the New York Times talking about the Lifesaving Librarians Act.
This episode is a panel discussion. We had a live studio audience at the Sachem Public Library and we discussed what it takes to build, maintain and fill content for a podcast. The most fascinating thing is how we all get the audio out there, but our methods are all different. We have a few good laughs in there too!!!
Here is the cast of characters who attended along with their links (not including Chris and Bob):
Chris Kretz, Librarian at Stony Brook University and host of The Long Island History Project & The Radio Tower
Carl Jones & James Bender Hosts of Marks4Life Podcast
Carol Ann Tack - Librarian at the Merrick Library and host of Top Shelf at the Merrick Library
Michael Buono - Head of Adult Services at the Brentwood Public Library. His gaming website is noordinaryobsession.com
Charlene Muhr, Assistant Library Director and Ellen Druda, Technology & Internet Services Librarian at at the Half Hollow Hills Community library and co-hosts of In the Stacks
Sally Turbitt, New South Wales State Manager for the Australian Library and Information Association and co-host of the podcast Turbitt N Duck
Clare MacKenzie, Associate Director for Learning and Engagement at the University of Wollongong, in New South Wales, Australia.
This episode is a shorter episode. We were on location at the Long Island Library Conference, in the front lobby. We were visited by some old friends. Ellen Firer, Director of The Merrick Library, Marisa Crowley, Assistant Director of the Merrick Library, Carol Ann Tack Reference and Readers Advisory Librarian and host of Top Shelf at the Merrick Library, Nick Tanzi, Assistant Director at the Mastic Moriches Shirley Community Library, Sally Stigleitz, Digital Learning and Instruction Librarian at Adelphi University and Jessikah Chautin, Youth Services Librarian and from the Syosset Public Library. We chat about some of the programs that we were either attending or presenting. We were recording in a crowded hotel lobby so there is a lot of background noise but it still sounds good!! Thank you to the Long Island Library Conference for allowing us to record at their wonderful annual event!
We were fortunate enough to have on Jill Hurst Wahl Associate Professor of Practice from Syracuse University's iSchool. Jill also has a website www.hurstassociates.com. Jill is a dynamic speaker who was presented at conference all over the United States. She also is a "Usual Suspect" on the podcast T is for Training. Jill joined us via Google Hangouts to talk about accessibility in a library environment along with accessibility in the world. She is on Twitter jill_hw
In this episode of TLP, we were fortunate enough to have Dr. Michael Hynes, Superintendent of the Patchogue Medford School District. Dr. Mike is an amazing administrator and educator. He has been a vocal advocate for enhanced recess, mindfulness and teaching the whole child, and has so many progressive ideas about education. We learned about PEAS, Imagination Station and many other cool ideas. He is a compelling and motivating speaker and we consider it an honor to have him on speaking about his experiences as a student, and how it compels and drives him.
Ok, this is part 2 of our cross over episode in podcast with Turbitt N Duck. Because we had so much fun, we had to break off this episode and separate the 032 List to a separate post. And if you are wondering why it is Episode 38"A", it could mean "Australia" but it really means that we moved it up after we recorded episode 39. Yes we moved them up because we could NOT CONTAIN this episode. We laugh, joke and laugh so more, so please enjoy this funny funny funny episode!
Ok, this is part 1 of our cross over episode in podcasting and continents. For those who listen to The Library Pros or follow us on social media, we have been talking about the library podcast Turbitt N Duck for quite some time. We reached out, and they reached back and we did an episode together. Amy Walduck is an Outreach Librarian at City of Gold Coast Library in Gold Coast, Queensland and Sally Turbitt is a Librarian and State Manager for New South Wales of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). On top of laughing A LOT, we talked about professional development, helping patrons with their technology, patron engagement, comfy places to sit and read the paper, open spaces at libraries, robotic materials retrieval, what a "fortnight" means, Ellen Druda's value rising and TWITTA (Twitter for non Australians!!). Part II is our 032 List!
Monica Dombrowski joined the podcast via FaceTime from Elgin Illinois. Monica is the Director of Digital Services at the Gail Borden Public Library District. Monica talks about her pre-library experience, finding that dream job and Gail's Toolkit, which is a wonderful resource for library professionals to find program materials and lesson plans. The content in the Toolkit can be downloaded for free and content is donated by library professionals from all of the country. So take a listen with Monica!
This episode's guest is truly special. Newly retired Director of the Long Island Library Resources Council, Herbert Biblo has been a tireless advocate for libraries his entire professional career. Anyone on Long Island NY knows of Herb's contribution to libraries across New York State. If you know Herb's work, then you only know half the story. Brooklyn born, World War II veteran, studied in Chicago and finally landing here on Long Island, Herb tells his story as only Herb can. With help from his long time friend, cohort and tireless library advocate Art Friedman, Art tells the story of his life. Joining us once again is Chris Kretz, podcaster, librarian and LILRC Board member. So sit back and enjoy this amazing story from a truly amazing man and advocate for libraries.
TLP took the show on the road to Garden City, New York. We visited the Swirbul Library at Adelphi University. We sat and spoke with Dean of University Libraries Brian Lym, Digital Learning and Instruction Librarian Sally Stieglitz, Outreach and Promotion Librarian Tatiana Bryant and Associate Dean Of Libraries, Digital Initiatives & Automated Services, Ken Herold. We talk to the group about the history of Swirbul along with all the new, exciting and progressive technologies and outreach the staff at the library are enacting!
The New York Library Association's President Tim Burke (who is also Executive Director of Upper Hudson Library System) and Jeremy Johannesen, NYLA's Executive Director visited Chris at the Sachem Public Library. Tim and Jeremy discuss all there is to know about libraries in New York State, how NYLA serves libraries around the state and the challenges of helping support all libraries in New York State.
This installment takes TLP to The Plainview Old Bethpage Library and spoke to Doug McAuliffe the Information Technology Pro and Megan Murphy, POB’s Local History LIbrarian. We spoke about the library and the project they have undertaken digitizing and archiving VHS and audio cassettes. And yes, we talked about copyright issues. We even have the document that they use to get permission to replicate and make available for the public!
This is a very special episode. Bob and Chris spoke with Kate Byrne, Alyson Dalby and Clare McKenzie were named Library Journal Movers and Shakers in 2016 for their work founding the International Librarian Network. Join us to listen to this amazing group of librarians who are all Australian Nationals. Although they are now spread through the world (Kate being in London, UK, Alyson being in Copenhagen Denmark and Clare in Wollongong NSW, Australia), they all appeared together via Google Hangouts. So take a listen to how this amazing group set up and collaborated with librarians from all over the world.
Chris and Bob took the TLP on the road for a special episode. TLP appeared at the Long Island Resources Council (LILRC) Annual Conference. We had a number of guests talking about libraries and the future. There were some great discussions! We hope to do this every year at their conference!! The guests include:
Eric Cohen Coordinator of Technology and Media from John Jermain Memorial Library
Frank McKenna, Director of the Seaford Library
Mark Navins from LILRC
Danielle Minard from the Longwood Public Library
Emily Drabinski, Coordinator of Library instruction at LIU Post Brooklyn
David fabulosa Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Tenement Museum in Lower Manhattan
Carl Vitovich, Administrative Coordinator of Eastern Suffolk BOCES Library System
Ellen Druda, Head of Digital Services at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library and co-host of "In the Stacks" podcast www.inthestackspodcast.wordpress.org
Charlene Muhr, Assistant Library Director of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library and co-host of "In the Stacks" podcast www.inthestackspodcast.wordpress.org
Brian Lym, Dean of University Libraries at Adelphi University
Sally Steiglitz, Librarian and Professor at Adelphi University
Chris Kretz, Librarian at Stony Brook University and co-host of "Long Island History Project" podcast longislandhistoryproject.org
Braydon Moreno co-founder of Robo3d.com, joined the podcast to talk about 3D printing, entrepreneurship, and why 3D printing and coding is becoming an essential element to libraries. We discuss how libraries are transforming into community centers, promoting technology to empower users to create and develop in the digital world with librarians as their ambassadors. Braydon also discussed how 3D printers are becoming "all in one" devices with the integration of slicing software and on board storage and the concept of democratizing craftsmanship and fostering entrepreneurship vs. pushing away people using the library to develop their business.
Well it happened. Chris and Bob plunked down the mics and started talking. We talked library geek stuff. So if you have liked our episodes before, don't hold this one against us!
This could be the funniest episode we have done to date. Maurice Coleman, host of the great library podcast "T is for Training" joined the boys via Google Hangouts. Maurice Coleman is the Technical Trainer at the Hartford County (Maryland) Public Library. He is a funny guy and his podcast is a must listen. His show's webpage is tisfortraining.wordpress.com. Enjoy this fun episode!!!
John Jermain Library in historic Sag Harbor, New York is beautiful building. Grand entryway with a domed ceiling, beautiful stone work, marvelous woodworking and furniture and extremely historic. But if you want to connect to wifi, well that is a challenge! Join Chris and Bob as we speak to Eric Cohen, the Coordinator of Technology and Media as we learn about the history of the building, the challenges of working in the old structure and how a modern renovation effects a building that is over 100 years old.
Ed Rossman, Adult Services Librarian at the Shaker Heights Public LIbrary joined us via Google Hangouts to talk about alternative ways libraries can raise additional revenue. His experience in the communications field has helped him invent new ways libraries can raise revenue and even build revenue streams. He is the author of the book 40+ Revenue Sources for Libraries and Non-Profits. It is available on Amazon or through the ALA in the link below
Chad Mairn, Librarian at the St. Petersburg College Innovation Lab joined Chris and Bob via Google Hangouts to talk about a number of interesting things. Chad was a speaker in a TED-X talk in 2015 and he spoke to us about innovation, what it means to innovate and see that creative spark come alive in patrons and students. He also talked about the various partnerships he has developed with various organizations and groups, including NASA! Chad has a varied background and even plays drums in 2 bands. See some of the things Chad is involved in!
Libraries and privacy go hand in hand, especially in the digital world we live in. Alison Macrina is a digital privacy expert and the Director of the Library Freedom Project appeared via FaceTime to talk about different ways libraries can protect their patrons digitally along with talking about browser safety!
Have you heard of Do Space in Omaha Nebraska? You should! Rebecca Stavick is a Librarian, Civic Hacker, Maker, and the Executive Director of Do Space. Rebecca comes to us via FaceTime from Omaha and chats about what happens at Do Space, a unique community based and privately funded space for anyone to have access to computers and maker equipment. Do Space also provides classes for coding and other digital media. Rebecca is providing exposure and access - bridging the "digital divide". She also talks to TLP about what libraries can do to bridge that divide and provide services to patrons without breaking the budget!
David Lee King, the Digital Services Director at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library joined the podcast via Google Hangout. David is also an author of both books and many journal articles. He spoke to TLP about libraries and social media, UX, emerging technologies and sound recording! David also talks about knowing the community you serve. Come give a listen to a fun episode!
This episode brought a convergence of podcasters together to talk about the craft with Matt Enis from Library Journal. Chris, along with our first guest Ellen Druda, wrote an article about how to build a podcast and this episode is a discussion in connection with that article. TLP was also lucky enough to have Chris Kretz, our guest from episode 6 who is the co-host of The Long Island History Project podcast. We talked podcasting "nuts and bolts" along with some fun suggestions and tips. Who knows, maybe Matt became inspired to start a Library Journal podcast. Anyone have any names?
Gina Millsap, Chief Executive Officer of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (2016 Library of the year) joined the podcast via Facetime. Chris spoke to Gina about the various innovative programs her library offers to their community. From book mobiles to mobile "Learn and Play Bus" and other inspirational concepts, Gina and Chris discuss the UX (User Experience) and how we can all benefit from it.
Chris and special guest host Jeff Hutter from Salmon Library fame video chatted with Deana Brown who is a Librarian and Associate Professor at Boise State University. Deana spoke to Chris and Jeff about her efforts in making in Idaho with the Idaho Library Association's Maker Committee along with all the triumphs and failures along the way. We had a great discussion and, as if we needed to say it, Jeff Hutter was a great stand in co-host while Bob was out saving "Cyberspace".
We took the podcast on the road into Nassau County's Port Washington Public Library. We spoke with Technology Libarian James Hutter & Dan Chuzmir Head of Community Relations. We talked technology in libraries and discussed all the great things Port Washington is doing! Join us for lots of laughs and we also play the game "Where in the World is Bob Johnson?"
This episode takes us to the Suffolk Cooperative Library System in Bellport, New York. SCLS supports all the libraries of Suffolk County, New York with a range of coordinated ordering, resources, materials and support services. We were fortunate enough to have as our guests Kevin Verbesey, the Director oft he Suffolk Cooperative Library System. Roger Reyes, Assistant Director of Business Operations, Ruth Westfall, Assistant Director of Member & Technology Services, Aurora Maravalli, Samantha Alberts, Technology and Electronic Supervisor, Derek Ivy, Youth Services Coordinator and Darla Salva Cruz, Youth Services Consultant and Valerie Lewis, Outreach Administrator. Take a listen to what a library system does for its member libraries. They have it all from support services, to a lending library for technology and yes, even a parade trailer!!!
Joining the podcast via FaceTime from Watertown New York is Angela Newman, North Country Library System Librarian and blogger "The Frozen Librarian". We talk about blogging, life and librarianship in the North Country and what the North Country Library System does to give "guidance and support" to their member libraries!!
For this episode we joined Jeff Stratter via Google Hangout to talk about building a recording studio on a budget! In this episode we will learn about life in rural Idaho along with the challenges that face small town libraries. Jeff also shares the equipment that Salmon Public Library installed and some tricks to optimize performance. Take a look at their library, because they are truly serving their community in rural America!
This episode is very special because Chris had an opportunity to interview Podcaster/Writer Howard "Howie" Gunston, the host of "Writer Comma Ice Cream". His podcast interviews writers who have or have not been published. He also interjects his observations with "Listener" about how he desires to get published. Howard is a dynamic speaker who loves writing, podcasting and libraries!
Kristina Holzweiss, school librarian at the Bayshore Middle School was voted School Medial Librarian of the Year by School Library Journal in 2015. Chris had an opportunity to speak with her about how to reach kids with STEAM, making science fun (even though Chris and Kristina are not great with math) along with some great laughs and Batman impressions along the way. Kristina is involved in so many great projects and organizations including Long Island Leads www.longislandleads.org, her blog, www.bunheadwithducttape.com. her weebly, bsmslibratory.weebly.com, and the SLIME Expo slimemakerexpo.com. What is SLIME? It is an incredible expo that is free to the public and has vendors and library professionals from all over the region that are there to promote "making". Whether its school medial librarians, public librarians, academic librarians or other educators, this year's will sure make a mark. This year it will take place on May 20th from 10am-3pm. For more information visit the SLIME website and please consider coming. We will be podcasting from the expo, so drop in and say hello! Remember admission is free!! Please give a listen to a great episode with Kristina!
This episode was full of laughs! Brian Pichman is the Director of The Evolve Project www.evolveproject.org joined us via FaceTime to talk about libraries, technology and his approach to building maker spaces along with utilizing technology to educate in a library. We also talked about the Cubs and had lots of laughs in between! Check him out also on social media www.twitter.com/bpichman .
The Library Pros went on the road to The Merrick Public Library in Merrick New York (Nassau County). We sat down with Director Ellen Mirer, Tech Guru Marisa Crowley, and Carol Ann Tack, the Readers Advisory Librarian. Merrick has some great technology and is not afraid to jump into new tech to stay ahead of the curve. Listen to Ellen, Marisa and Carol Ann discuss not just technology but also some very innovative things they do with programming and integrating book clubs with the actual authors of those books!!
David Ecker, the Director of Innovation and Technology at Stony Brook University opened up his doors and gave a tour to Chris, and then they sat down and chatted about the creation of this incredible lab which is only 1 of 4 spaces on campus for students to come and imagine, create, collaborate and design. If you can imagine it, his labs probably have it. Learn about the mysterious Madagascar boxes and Dave and his students created with them! Lots of laughs and WOW, the items created there are not only impressive but creative as well!!
In this episode, Chris sat down with Mike Buono an Adult and Teen Services Librarian and Michele Cayea a Teen Services Librarian from the Patchogue Medford Library and Stacey Sansone, a Teen Services Librarian from the Sachem Public Library. This was an eye opener because the discussion went beyond what librarians learn in the classroom setting when working towards their MLS degree. There is so much that goes into being a Teen/YA Librarian. Our guests really tell it like it is on what it is like to be a Teen Librarian on Long Island. Our guests share some incredible experiences and valuable resources in this episode.
Sarah Houghton, Library Director at the San Rafael Public Library in California is also known as the “Librarian in Black” library blogger. She takes some time from her busy schedule to chat with Chris and Bob live via Google Dou video chat. Sarah shares her motivations to start a blog, maintaining it and her longevity […]
In this episode, we speak with Steve Spataro from the East Hampton Library in East Hampton NY! Steve has been the Head of Adult Reference at East Hampton for 7 years and a lover of Cinema since he was a young boy. He has been involved in video preservation with the libraries and we were […]
Episode 7 is our first foray into having guests who remote in via FaceTime (we also have the ability to use Skype, Google Duo and Google Hangouts). Our guest, Pam Wells, Systems Librarian at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, Texas talked to us about life as an Academic Librarian, relocating from the Northeast United States […]
In this episode, Chris Kretz, Academic Librarian and the host of “The Long Island History Project” Podcast joined us to talk about life as an academic librarian at Dowling College along with his journey into podcasting and our shared love of Long Island, New York History. If you ever wanted to start or work on […]
The Library Pros visit the Levittown Public Library's Innovation Station! The very first on Long Island!!
In this episode, Melanie Cardone-Leathers discusses her approach to working with local history archiving with technology along with developing iPad/iPhone training classes with Chris! She also talks about how she and Chris researched the photos and documents that were connected to the Canton Free Library. (see Episode 2 if you are not familiar). It is […]
In this episode, Nick Tanzi, the Head of Digital Services at the Mastics, Moriches,Shirley Community Library and author of the book Making the Most of Digital Collections Through Training and Outreach: The Innovative Librarian’s Guide. Nick discusses the creation of the department that he heads and how he approaches training both staff and patrons on various […]
In this episode, Chris is flying solo and taking the podcast on the road. This episode is from beautiful Canton, New York at the Canton Free Library. Chris talks to the library’s Director, Emily Owen and Christa Briggs, YA Services Specialist. Hear about their “Living Library” local history event that took place on Saturday April […]
Welcome to our first Podcast! The Library Pros are Chris and Bob. two library professionals who love to talk innovative library technology and how it is being put to use every day. They hope that everyone will subscribe and enjoy not just the talk, but the laughs and genuine enjoyment they have for the field. Chris is […]