The Library Pros

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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,

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 […]

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 Islan...

The Library Pros visit the Levittown Public Library's Innovation Station! The very first on Long Island!!

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, 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 do...

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, 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.

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 Benton and Christa Briggs, YA Services Specialist.  Hear about their “Living Library” local history event that took place on Saturday April […]

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.

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 […]

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,