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The Library Pros

The Library Pros – A Librarian and a Library Information Technologist discussing libraries, technology and anything else that makes us smile!

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LILRC CONFERENCE ON LIBRARIES & THE FUTURE PART 3: Stacey Aldrich, State Librarian of Hawaii & Futurist Feb 26, 2022
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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 be e-books, communication, or how we live our lives. We have to be mindful of not just the way forward but also those who may not have the means or comprehension to make that digital leap. She looks to the future with an optimist’s eye and shares her feelings on libraries and the future.

Stacey Aldrich

LILRC CONFERENCE ON LIBRARIES & THE FUTURE PART 2: Dr. Brandy McNeil – NYPL Feb 26, 2022
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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 the library by way of partnerships with Google and Apple, but she also talks about the purposeful way the programs that grew from those collaborations were implemented. There is also a great discussion regarding how we can all help under-represented people and cultures within our communities and reach their needs. Its a re-thinking of library service! As much as we took to the future, we can also get back to basics and look at the people who serve alongside us.

Dr. Brandy McNeil

LILRC CONFERENCE ON LIBRARIES & THE FUTURE PART 1: Miguel Figueroa: Amigos Library Services Feb 26, 2022
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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 CEO of Amigos Library Services. The fellas chat with Miguel about how libraries can perceive and shape the future. There was a great discussion about Richard Lum’s 4 Steps to the Future and how if libraries can be effective futurists by collecting all relevant information, make connections, prioritize and then commit to action. There was also a great discussion about motivating people in their work. Miguel will hopefully come back to the podcast at a later date to chat more about futurism!!

Miguel Figueroa

Episode 91 Perttu Polonen – Futurism and Innovation Jan 09, 2022
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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 lack thereof with technology) how the mystery of tech goes away with greater use and something Chris and Bob both love, creativity. Perttu reminds us that technology is truly a reflection of ourselves. We also learn that if you spin around a lot, it won’t make you any wiser. We also talk about a funny skit from Saturday Night Live

Perttu Polonen

Episode 90 – Crossover Episode with Syosset Library’s Turn the Page Podcast Oct 21, 2021

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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 Mencher from the Turn the Page Podcast from the Syosset Public Library in Syosset, New York. This crossover episode is a great discussion on podcasting for libraries, from pitching it to your administration, to show development, hardware, software and great stories about landing guests and having a good time doing it all. We also bring up some great people who are doing it along the way in including Top Shelf at the Merrick Library, Average Brentwood Teens, pequa podcast, Kids Talk at the Rockville Centre Library, Historical Nerdery Podcast, Books and Banter with Deb and Nay at the Oceanside Library and Digging Deep with Robert Plant. Listen to the Syosset people also talk about landing the big guests!!

Who Made That Twitter Bird? - The New York Times — Episode 89 – Mark Herschberg – The Career Toolkit Oct 08, 2021
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Episode 89 – Mark Herschberg – The Career Toolkit Oct 08, 2021
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Episode 88 – Elisa Lee and Unstacked Sep 25, 2021
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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 through the eyes of the people who use it. Unstacked would showcase not only how people are using your collection, but also its contents, increasing awareness through the eyes of your patrons.

This project has launched in several libraries in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland and could be an amazing addition to any library, whether academic, special or public!

Here is a great article about Unstacked

Elisa Le e

Episode 87 Carlos Galeana Digital Well-Being in Patron Trainings Jul 28, 2021
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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 Oregon. Carlos is now out on his own in Washington State and is an independent programmer for libraries regarding technology. Carlos spoke about the need in the times of COVID about not only training patrons/customers in tech, but also being mindful of their digital well-being. Whether that is managing notifications and alerts, to helping with the crush of emails to just learning to just put the device down, Carlos discusses these strategies along with the virtual environment, marketing a new business in tech training and he introduces the concept of when you say “yes” to something, you are saying “no” to something else.

Carlos’ Linkedin

Carlosgaleana.com

Special Episode: “Diversify is Fly” NYLA Developing Leaders Program on the Diversification of the Library Jun 04, 2021
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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 Librarian at the Fillmore Central School District in Allegany County, New York; Juanita James, Library and Information Supervisor at the Brooklyn Public Library in Brooklyn, New York; and Kaysha Watson-Phillips, Assistant Director at the Baldwin Public Library in Baldwin, New York.

The group is going to discuss the New York Library Association’s Developing Leaders Program and their project which was to discuss how to diversify library collections, staff and programs to include under represented people. The discussion sheds light on the importance of having a diversified collection for education and inclusion. All people should have a seat at the table in “Libraryland” and our collections should reflect diversity with people of color, the LGBTQ+ community and other under-represented groups. The Diversify is Fly crew has also discussed how they developed a “diversity toolkit” which can be used by libraries as a primer on diversifying their physical and digital collections.

Kaysha Watson-Phillips – Baldwin Public Library

Juanita James – Brooklyn Public Library

Jo Ann Mulligan – Altamont Free Library

Emily Dowie – Greenburgh Public Library

Danielle Newman – Fillmore Central School District

Special Episode: “Diversify is Fly” NYLA Developing Leaders Program on the Diversification of the Library Jun 04, 2021
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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 Librarian at the Fillmore Central School District in Allegany County, New York; Juanita James, Library and Information Supervisor at the Brooklyn Public Library in Brooklyn, New York; and Kaysha Watson-Phillips, Assistant Director at the Baldwin Public Library in Baldwin, New York.

The group is going to discuss the New York Library Association’s Developing Leaders Program and their project which was to discuss how to diversify library collections, staff and programs to include under represented people. The discussion sheds light on the importance of having a diversified collection for education and inclusion. All people should have a seat at the table in “Libraryland” and our collections should reflect diversity with people of color, the LGBTQ+ community and other under-represented groups. The Diversify is Fly crew has also discussed how they developed a “diversity toolkit” which can be used by libraries as a primer on diversifying their physical and digital collections.

Kaysha Watson-Phillips – Baldwin Public Library

Juanita James – Brooklyn Public Library

Jo Ann Mulligan – Altamont Free Library

Emily Dowie – Greenburgh Public Library

Danielle Newman – Fillmore Central School District

Episode 86 Matt Pascoe – Ipswich City Council May 25, 2021
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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 to share!!

Episode 86 Matt Pascoe – Ipswich City Council May 25, 2021
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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 to share!!

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