The Library Pros

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! Wollongong City Library TAFE Australian Library...

In this episode, we travel to beautiful Southampton, New York and Stony Brook University’s Southampton Arts Building to speak with Kathleen Russo.  Kathleen is the Co-Director of the Stony Brook University’s Podcasting Fellowship, which is the first fellowship in podcasting in the Nation.  Kathleen also  curates the Writer Speaks Wednesday Series and special events for the Summer Write...

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. ...

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 new...

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 wi...

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 inclu...

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 th...

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 accessi...

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. ...

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 C...

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 S...

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...

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 vet...

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 LibrarianTatiana Bryant and Associate Dean Of Libraries, Digital Initiatives & Automated Services, Ken Herold.  We talk to the group about...

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 i...

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 replica...

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 Cop...

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: Arthur Friedman, Reference Librarian at Nassau Community College Eric Cohen Coordina...

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 p...

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!       Ellen Druda $5.00!!!

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 Harford 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 epi...

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 ch...

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 Librarys and Non-Profits .   It is...

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 variou...

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!