The Library Pros

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 o...

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!  www.dav...

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 Pr...

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 c...

Chris and special guest host Jeff Stratter 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...

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 Operati...

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!! http://thefrozenlibrarian.blogspot.com/ https://cat...

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 servin...

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, p...

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...

This episode was full of laughs!  Brian Pichman is the Director of The Evolve Project www.evolveproject.or g 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 Library in Merrick New York (Nassau County).  We sat down with Director Ellen FIrer, 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...

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 bo...

In this episode, Chris sat down with Mike Buono from the Brentwood Library, Michele Cayea from the Patchogue Medford Library and Stacey Paynter 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...

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 the blogging world.  She also shares why she is the “Libr...

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 fortunate enough to have him sit and discussing all things video!!!

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 to Texas and all of the exciting digital projects she manages.  Oh, and the...

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 a podcast, or love Long Island history, then this episode is for you! The L...

In this episode, Chris and Bob take a field trip to the  Levittown Public Library and visit their Innovation Station!  Chris and Bob spoke to Maryann Ferro, Levittown’s Assistant Director, Marie Andreski, Department Head of the Media /Innovation Station, Lisa Jean Santer, a Library Aide who works in the Innovation Station and Benjie Pancho, from Levittown’s IT Department.  We sit and l...

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 fun laughing with an old friend and colleag...

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 services the library provides....

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 16th and how one of the Library Pros had a prev...

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 a Technology Librarian at the Sachem Public Library and Bob  is the Informatio...