Shows
Library Leadership Podcast174. Cultivating an Inclusive Workplace for Neurodivergent Staff with Renee GrassiHave you wondered how you can support neurodivergent staff and volunteers in the workplace? On this show, Renee Grassi (she/her), Librarian and Accessibility Consultant, discusses cultivating an inclusive work environment for neurodivergent team members, including accessible communication and promoting neurodiversity in our organizations.2025-05-3030 minLibrary Leadership Podcast173. Transforming the Library with Data-Informed Decisions with Sonia Alcantara-AntoineHow can data help us transform our libraries? On this show, Sonia Alcantara-Antoine, Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore County Public Library and Past-President of the Public Library Association, discusses transforming the library with data-driven decisions. This valuable information can help us challenge our assumptions, optimize resources, and create impact.2025-04-2815 minLibrary Leadership Podcast172. Creating Online Programs for Older Adults with Suzanne LaPierreHave you ever wondered how you can best serve older adults in your library? On this show, Suzanne LaPierre, Virginiana Specialist Librarian for the Fairfax County Public Library, discusses ways to serve older adults and provide exemplary access as our communities age. 2025-03-1721 minLibrary Leadership Podcast171. Using Case Statements in Fundraising with Craig PalmerHow do you make your case to potential donors for your library? On this show Craig Palmer, Fund Development Manager for Sonoma County Library, returns to the podcast to expound on what he shared last year about Building Strong Library Foundations. Here, he talks about case statements—what they are, how they work, and their critical role in helping donors understand how our cause can be their cause.2025-02-2816 minLibrary Leadership Podcast170. Looking at the Glass Half Empty with Carrie Rogers-WhiteheadIn your organization, are there ways to share negative viewpoints or emotions, and is it helpful to do so? On this show Carrie Rogers-Whitehead - author, library consultant, and Founder of Digital Responsibility - talks about The Glass Half Empty: the Positives of Negative Emotions. She shares how not allowing for negative emotions can hold back our teams and what we can do about it.2025-02-1716 minLibrary Leadership Podcast169. Examining Sexual Harassment in Libraries with Candice Benjes-Small & Jennifer Resor-WhickerHave you ever wondered about the extent of sexual harassment of librarians in the workplace? On this show, Candice Benjes-Small, Head of Research at William and Mary Libraries, and Jennifer Resor-Whicker, University Librarian at Radford University, discuss their research on this topic. It’s a conversation that opens the door for broader work on what can be done to combat sexual harassment in our field.2025-01-3119 minLibrary Leadership Podcast168. Navigating Building Projects with Toni LombardozziDo you have a building improvement or construction project coming up and want solid steps to make it a success? On this show Toni Lombardozzi, Project Manager at the Charleston County Public Library, shares how to navigate building projects in various stages. This information is helpful as many of us find ourselves tasked with changing, upgrading, or building to meet the evolving needs of our communities.2025-01-1530 minLibrary Leadership Podcast167. Retaining Employees Through Stay Interviews with James PughHow can you understand employees in a way that creates better retention and engagement? On this show James Pugh, Director at the Cedar Springs Public Library, talks about Retaining Employees Through Stay Interviews. It’s a way to help improve the workplace for staff so they will want to stay and help serve our communities.2024-12-3021 minLibrary Leadership Podcast166. Bridgebuilding in Libraries with Jennie Garner, Shamichael Hallman, and Tare Susman-PeñaHave you wondered if there are ways for your library to engage your community in promoting civic engagement and bridging differences? On this show Jennie Garner, Director of the North Liberty Library, Shamichael Hallman, Director of Civic Health & Economic Opportunity for the Urban Libraries Council and the author of Meet Me at the Library, and Tara Susman-Peña, Senior Technical Expert for IREX, talk about the Bridgebuilding in Libraries Program and how all of us can engage in work that helps bring communities closer together.2024-12-1333 minLibrary Leadership Podcast165. Using VR to Highlight Library Collections with Beryl White-Bing & Trina McCowanDo you have hidden gems in your library collections that you would like to highlight by developing immersive VR experiences? On this show Beryl White-Bing, Virtual Learning Librarian at the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida, and Trina McCowan, Director of Library Services for the Proctor Library at Flagler College, share valuable information about how they went about featuring the life and work of Eartha M.M. White through an immersive online experience. It’s an inspiring story that can help us all bring to life treasured stories from our collections.2024-11-3031 minLibrary Leadership Podcast164. Harnessing the Power of AI: Collaboration, Community, & Communication with Melissa Del CastilloWhat does your library need to harness the power of AI? This show is the second of a two-part series on AI with Christoper Jimenez, Web Services Librarian, and Melissa Del Castillo, Virtual Learning & Outreach Librarian, both with Information & Research Services at Florida International University Libraries. On this show, Melissa discusses Harnessing the Power of AI through collaboration, community, and communication. 2024-11-1525 minLibrary Leadership Podcast163. Harnessing the Power of AI: Literacy and Frameworks with Christopher JimenezWhat does your library need to harness the power of AI? This show is the first of a two-part series on AI with Christoper Jimenez, Web Services Librarian, and Melissa Del Castillo, Virtual Learning & Outreach Librarian, both with Information & Research Services at Florida International University Libraries. On this show, Christopher discusses Harnessing the Power of AI through Literacy and Frameworks.2024-10-3126 minLibrary Leadership Podcast162. Discussing The Experimental Library with Cathryn CopperHow do we embrace experimentation in libraries to adapt to our rapidly changing professional landscape? On this show, Cathryn Copper, Head of the Eberhard Zeidler Library in Ontario and the author of The Experimental Library, talks about how we can all use experimental techniques to create success in our organizations.2024-10-1523 minLibrary Leadership Podcast161. Mentoring as Part of Succession Planning with Ann Marie Barrett & Maggie MillWhat can your organization do to embrace mentoring as part of succession planning? On this show, Ann Marie Barrett, Manager of the Bingham Creek Branch, and Maggie Mills, Manager of the Whitmore Branch, with Salt Lake County Library, talk about everything to consider when making mentoring part of your succession planning.2024-09-3020 minLibrary Leadership Podcast160. Empowering the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Kristine Cook & Rachel FullerHow can our libraries support small businesses and nonprofits? On this show, Rachel Fuller, Information Services Manager, and Kristine Cook, Manager of the Adult Services Division for the Main Library, with the Columbus Metropolitan Library, share how they are Empowering the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in their library system and how you can, too. 2024-09-1622 minLibrary Leadership Podcast159. Building Strong Library FoundationsHave you ever wondered how library foundations can open doors to untapped funding for your library? On this show Craig Palmer, Fund Development Manager for Sonoma County Library, shares how library foundations can activate fundraising for your organization and what drives giving for libraries. Whether you have an established library foundation or are thinking about this for the first time, this is useful information. 2024-08-3016 minLibrary Leadership Podcast158. Developing In-House Leaders with Judi Boyce, Erin Wahl & Eileen WrightHave you ever wanted to create a fun way to develop in-house leaders in your library? On this show, Judi Boyce, Assistant Director at Sublette County Library, Erin Wahl, Associate Professor University Archivist at New Mexico State University Library, and Eileen Wright, Library Director at Montana State University Billings, discuss a method they formed to develop in-house leaders that involves games, play, and a pirate theme to make learning about leadership fun.2024-08-1527 minLibrary Leadership Podcast157. Rethinking Problematic Routines with Darin Freeburg & Katie KleinDo you ever find yourself stuck in the routine work of librarianship in a way that makes you uncomfortable or frustrated? On this show Dr. Darin Freeburg, Associate Professor, and Katie Klein, Doctoral Student in Library and Information Science, in the College of Information and Communications at the University of South Carolina, share information about research they’ve been doing on problematic routines in libraries. They share what they’ve learned about what can cause these problems and reflect on the possibilities for creating workplaces free from the challenges of problematic routines.2024-07-3130 minLibrary Leadership Podcast156. Promoting Cultural Understanding and Inclusion with Essraa NawarWhat are ways we can engage our communities in work that embraces differences? On this show Essraa Nawar, Assistant Dean for DEI Initiatives and Development at Chapman University’s Leatherby Libraries, shares her experiences regarding the power of being different and meaningfully connected to the rest of the world. She helps us learn how to engage in work that promotes cultural understanding and inclusion.2024-07-1529 minLibrary Leadership Podcast155. Evaluating Staffing Plans with Daniel Neville-RehbehnHow do we make our staffing plans match the needs and expectations of our organizations? On this show Daniel Neville-Rehbehn, Director of Customer Experience at the Salt Lake City Public Library, talks about the importance of creating staffing plans that optimize our most valuable resources, our people.2024-06-2820 minLibrary Leadership Podcast154. Don't Sweat the Difficult Conversations with Tiffany Peck, Jen Wiese, Angie Miraflor & Danielle PerryWho wants to handle a difficult conversation in the workplace? If you are saying, “not it” right now, this show is for you. And, let’s be honest, this probably applies to all of us to some degree. On this show, you will get advice from a knowledgeable panel about how not to sweat difficult conversations. Listen to find out how from Tiffany Peck, Director of Customer Experience, and Jen Wiese, Director of Human Resources, at the St. Louis Public Library, and from Angie Miraflor, Deputy Director of Public Services, and Danielle Perry, Director of Human Resources, with the King Co...2024-06-1435 minLibrary Leadership Podcast153. Making Your Library the Hub of the Community with Lacey SudderthHow do you make your library the hub of the community? On this show Lacey Sudderth, Assistant Manager at McAlester Public Library in Oklahoma, talks about how to engage in relationships across our communities to create broad connections and involvement that can truly make our libraries the hub of the community.2024-05-3115 minLibrary Leadership Podcast152. Spreading Literacy, No Walls Needed with Vashalice KaabaWe often talk about leading library services from within libraries. But what do you do if you want to provide library services and don’t have the luxury of four walls? On this show Vashalice Kaaba, PhD Candidate of Information Studies at Florida State University, talks about spreading literacy, no walls needed. She was inspired by work she did in the Peace Corps in Uganda spreading literacy and saw similar needs in the U.S., so developed a project called “Library in a Box” that addresses the pressing issue of literacy access in underserved communities. Support for the Ug...2024-05-1531 minLibrary Leadership Podcast151. Building a Digital Equity Strategy with Alexandra HouffWhat are the options for building a digital equity strategy in your library? On this show Alexandra Houff, Digital Equity and Virtual Services Manager with the Baltimore County Public Library, talks about her library system’s work in this area as well as the opportunity for all libraries to create access that is supportable, sustainable, and scalable.2024-04-3033 minLibrary Leadership Podcast150. Supporting New and Second-Career Librarians with Kathel DunnHow do you set up new and second-career librarians for success in your library? On this show Kathel Dunn, Associate Fellowship Program Coordinator with the National Library of Medicine, shares valuable information on ways to support those coming into the profession. It’s an outstanding model that all of us can use to mentor others into excellence in librarianship. 2024-04-1520 minLibrary Leadership Podcast149. Building Joy-Centric Libraries with Rebecca HassWhat are ways we can bring joy into our work lives and libraries? On this show Rebecca Hass, Programming and Outreach Manager with Anne Arundel County Public Library, talks about Building Joy-Centric Libraries. It’s a way we can get joy into the conversation about what we do and then make it happen.2024-03-2917 minLibrary Leadership Podcast148. Advancing a Culture of Creativity in Libraries with Megan LottsHave you wondered how to address your challenging library work through creativity to help solve problems and uncover new possibilities? On this show Megan Lotts, Art Librarian with Rutgers the State University of New Jersey and the author of Advancing a Culture of Creativity in Libraries, helps us do this. This discussion invites you to unlock your creative potential in tackling your library’s most pressing needs.2024-03-1520 minLibrary Leadership Podcast147. Libraries Working with State Humanities Councils with Kase JohnstunAs librarians, we are always looking for ways to bring meaningful stories and programs to our communities, but do you ever struggle with finding ways to do that? On this show Kase Johnstun, Manager of the Utah Center for the Book with Utah Humanities, talks about the ways this becomes easier through partnerships with state humanities organizations. There are 56 councils located in every U.S. state and jurisdiction that work to support local public humanities programs and provide prime opportunities for partnering to bring stories and programs to our libraries.2024-02-2925 minLibrary Leadership Podcast146. Leading from a "Good Inside" Perspective with Rebekah CummingsDo you ever find it challenging to see the good in people when difficult situations arise? On this show Rebekah Cummings, Digital Matters Interim Director at the University of Utah Marriott Library, shares insights on Leading from a “Good Inside” Perspective. It’s a way of shifting our perspective when dealing with others that allows for generosity even when it may be challenging.2024-02-1527 minLibrary Leadership Podcast145. Rooting Out Dysfunction and Creating Successful Teams with Amanda Johnson & Lauren ClosseyAll of us want to avoid dysfunction within our organizations and create successful teams, yet how often do we have time to talk and think about ways to do that? On this show we do just this with Lauren Clossey and Amanda Johnson, Owners of Alliance Research and Training in North Carolina, as they share information on rooting out dysfunction and creating successful teams. They provide insightful training on this topic to help teams build trust, safety, inclusion, and transparency to empower libraries to provide the best possible service.2024-01-3121 minLibrary Leadership Podcast144. Helping Homeschoolers with Elizabeth StinnetteAs library leaders, we often ask ourselves how we can serve unique populations in our communities. With the number of homeschool families increasing across the nation, have you been asking yourself how to best serve them? On this show Elizabeth Stinnette, Children's Librarian at the Purcellville Branch Library in the Loudoun County Public Library System in Virginia, provides answers about how libraries can best serve homeschool families. She includes useful information about the history of homeschooling, how homeschool students are similar and different from their traditionally schooled peers, and what never to ask homeschool students and their parents.2024-01-1519 minLibrary Leadership Podcast143. Telehealth 101 with George Strawley and Trish HullIn this day and age, with many resources and services online, have you considered how to help your patrons access healthcare professionals right from your library? On this show, George Strawley, Library Engagement Specialist for Region 4 with the Network of the National Library of Medicine, and Trish Hull, Library Manager of the Kearns Branch in the Salt Lake County Library System, talk about telehealth 101. They explain the ins and outs of providing important telehealth resources for your patrons in a way that anyone can implement.2023-12-2928 minLibrary Leadership Podcast142. Negative Work Experience Survey Results with Amadee RickettsHave you ever had negative work experiences and wondered what others have done when they found themselves in similar situations? On this show Amadee Ricketts, Director of the Cochise County Library District in Arizona, talks about the results of a survey she conducted about negative work experiences in libraries. The results provided insights into the commonalities of these experiences, whether libraries are worse than other workplaces, and what red flags to watch for when applying for library jobs.2023-12-1524 minLibrary Leadership Podcast141. Embracing Restorative Practices in Leadership with Stephen JacksonWhat are restorative practices and how can they help our libraries create dialog, trust, and growth? On this show, Stephen Jackson – Director of Equity and Anti-Racism at Oak Park Public Library in Illinois - talks about creating peace circles in libraries where people can share perspectives in safe environments that develop relationships and heal trauma.2023-11-3019 minLibrary Leadership Podcast140. Creating Civic Engagement Programming with Lauren Deering & Adriana Blancarte-HaywardHow can your library help people in your community increase their civic engagement? On this show Lauren Deering, Coordinator of Civic Engagement, and Adriana Blancarte-Hayward, Senior Manager of Outreach Services, both with the Community Outreach and Engagement Department at New York Public Library talk about Creating Civic Engagement Programming in libraries. As they describe in this episode, libraries are trusted pillars of civic life in our communities and ideal venues for implementing civic engagement programming, making this a relevant topic for all of us.2023-11-1520 minLibrary Leadership Podcast139. Exploring Compassion Satisfaction with Kay CoatesWhat is compassion satisfaction and what effect does it have on those of us in the helping profession of librarianship? On this show Kay Coates - Assistant Professor of Research, Instruction, and Outreach at Georgia Southern University Libraries – explores how serving others often leads to enjoyment and satisfaction, but also a need to strive for balance and self-care in the process.2023-10-3013 minLibrary Leadership Podcast138. Bridging the Gap Between Support Staff and Librarians with Machelle KeenWhat are ways our organizations can unite support staff and librarians? On this show Machelle Keen, User Services and Facilities Coordinator for Vanderbilt Libraries in Tennesee, talks about this important aspect of development for our organizations and how, as a library support staff member for over 33 years, she created a conference to help do this. Her passion for uniting, supporting, and developing all members of our teams bridges the gap between support staff and librarians to help everyone’s talents shine in providing excellent library services.2023-10-1617 minLibrary Leadership Podcast137. Examining Quiet Quitting with Annie Epperson and Stephen SweeneyWhat is quiet quitting and how might it affect your library? On this show Annie Epperson, Professor of Teaching & Learning at the University of Northern Colorado Libraries, and Stephen Sweeney, Director for the Cardinal Stafford Library at the Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary, share what they have learned about quiet quitting. We are hearing a lot about this in the news as people grapple with work culture, life balance, pay, and equity. This conversation explores the quiet quitting phenomenon and what it might mean for all of us in libraries.2023-09-2923 minLibrary Leadership Podcast136. Writing Policy Without Worry with Beka LemonsHave you wondered if there was a way to write policies without worry? On this show Beka Lemons, Director of the Huntington City Township Public Library in Indiana, talks about Writing Policy Without Worry. Good policies are an essential part of library operations. Beka provides concrete steps and practical tips that will make your process of policy writing far less worrying.2023-09-1520 minLibrary Leadership Podcast135. Building Data Dashboards with Katie Pierce FarrierAs librarians how can we utilize data and what we learn from it to skillfully represent what’s going on in our organizations? On this show Katie Pierce Farrier - Data Science Strategist for the Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 3 – talks about ways we can use data dashboards to communicate and share findings to best serve constituents. 2023-08-3113 minLibrary Leadership Podcast134. Regrouping After Failure with Lisa Becksford, A.M. Alpin & Isabel Soto-LunaHow do we recover from experiences of failure? On this show I talk with Lisa Becksford, Head of Learning Design Initiatives at Virginia Tech’s Newman Library, A.M. Alpin, Director of Library Lab & Special Projects at New York University Libraries, and Isabel Soto-Luna, Business Librarian at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Each shares personal reflections on failure and insights for recovery. While failure is something none of us wish for, it holds potential growth. Being able to talk about this and know we are not alone can help all of us successfully move past failure.2023-08-1529 minLibrary Leadership Podcast133. The Library's Role in Economic Development with Diane Luccy & Julie BrophyHow can your library help constituents in the role of economic development? On this show Diane Luccy, Business and Careers Manager at the Richland Library in Columbia, South Carolina, and Julie Brophy, Adult and Community Engagement Manager at the Baltimore County Public Library in Maryland, share steps our libraries can take to become valuable resources in economic development and help support thriving local economies.2023-07-3128 minLibrary Leadership Podcast132. The Reference Interview: Asking Better Questions for Happier Customers with Robin Filipczak and Stacey GrijalvaHave you asked yourself lately how you can up your reference interview game to best serve your constituents? On this show, we hear from two professionals at the Denver Public Library. Stacey Grijalva, is a Librarian at the Central Library, and Robin Filipzak, is Supervisor at the Eugene Field Branch Library. They share how successfully discerning what people need using reference interviews is key to creating happy customers. This topic is fundamental to our profession and essential for getting the people we assist just what they need. 2023-07-1719 minLibrary Leadership Podcast131. Quiet Leadership with Jennifer BlairAre you a quiet leader or do you work with others who lead quietly? In the field of librarianship, it is thought that more than half of those in the profession are introverts. On this show, Jennifer Blair, Associate Professor and Head of User Services Librarian at Azusa Pacific University in California, talks about how quiet leaders can excel in promoting successful work environments and leading others in a way that is influential but doesn’t change who they are.2023-06-3037 minLibrary Leadership Podcast130. Helping Nonprofits Thrive in Your Community with Sam PasseyHave you ever thought about how you can support nonprofits as essential community links and valuable resources for those you serve? On this show Sam Passey, Director of the Uintah County Library in Utah, shares how his library helps non-profits thrive to best serve constituents and create knowledge about what’s possible in developing opportunities for all.2023-06-1515 minLibrary Leadership Podcast129. Libraries and the First Amendment with Deborah Caldwell-StoneThere’s no denying that these days librarians all over the nation are grappling with questions regarding the First Amendment and the legal ramifications of challenges in our libraries to intellectual freedom. On this show, Deborah Caldwell-Stone, the Director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom and Executive Director of the Freedom to Read Foundation, shares essential information about libraries and the First Amendment. While Deborah is an attorney, she cannot offer legal advice or legal counsel. Please take the information shared on this show as information only, as a guideline to start a conversation with your own l...2023-05-3139 minLibrary Leadership Podcast128. Selecting Your Yes with Intention with Rebekah CummingsHow do we engage in work that is intentional and makes the best use of our limited time and energy? On this show Rebekah Cummings, Digital Matters Interim Director at the University of Utah Marriott Library, talks about Selecting Your Yes with Intention in order to do good things in our communities while also taking care of ourselves and engaging in work that best utilizes our capacities.2023-05-1521 minLibrary Leadership Podcast127. Logic: Back to the Basics with Heath StanfieldHave you ever wondered how to help customers navigate information in an age of so many people making so many claims? On today’s show Heath Stanfield, Manager of the McAlester Public Library in Oklahoma, takes us back to basics to examine classical models of logical fallacies that can help us help our customers find high-quality information.2023-04-3013 minLibrary Leadership Podcast126. Emotional Intelligence in Library Leadership with Jennifer NelsonIn leading our libraries towards success how can emotional intelligence play a role? On this show Jen Nelson, State Librarian of New Jersey, shares how our capacity to know ourselves, appropriately express our emotions, and handle our work relationships with empathy makes us more effective - and how this is accessible to everyone.2023-04-1316 minLibrary Leadership Podcast125. Providing Supportive Management for People with Disabilities with Katie Manwiller, Sammy Peter & Kiyomi DeardsHow do we provide supportive management for people with disabilities in our workplaces? On this show Katie Manwiller, Education Librarian & Assistant Professor at West Chester University Libraries in Pennsylvania, Sammy Peter, Chair of Research and Instruction at the University of Wyoming, and Kiyomi Deards, Chair of the Libraries Faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln talk about what we need to know to support people of all abilities working in our organizations.2023-03-3117 minLibrary Leadership Podcast124. Decentering Ourselves, Empowering Others with Erin LeachWhat benefits might we see working on projects and supporting teams if we are able to decenter ourselves and empower others? On this show Erin Leach, Head of Administrative Projects and Organizational Effectiveness at University of Georgia Libraries, talks about what it takes to be an effective leader who puts others forward to create successful outcomes.2023-03-1522 minLibrary Leadership Podcast123. Managing Change When You're Not in Charge with Catherine SoehnerWhat do we do when things are changing around us but we are not the ones in charge? On this show Catherine Soehner, Associate Dean for Research and Director of the Eccles Health Sciences Library at the University of Utah, talks about the dynamics of change and how we can react according to our roles, all the while influencing the change process for better results.2023-02-2821 minLibrary Leadership Podcast122. Successfully Managing Volunteers with Maggie RoseHow can we successfully manage volunteers in our libraries? On this show Maggie Rose, PR & Marketing Associate at the Barberton Public Library in Ohio, shares strategies for success on how to recruit, integrate, and recognize volunteers and even thoughts on what to do if something goes wrong.2023-02-1518 minLibrary Leadership Podcast121. How to Be Generous Without Being a Doormat with Kiyomi Deards & Leo LoHow can we operate effectively in the workplace without overextending? On this show Kiyomi Deards, Chair of the Libraries Faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Leo Lo, Dean and Professor at the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences at the University of New Mexico, talk about how to be generous without being a doormat. Thinking about ways to align actions with appropriate boundaries and priorities can help all of us be more effective in our work.2023-01-3122 minLibrary Leadership Podcast120. The 8 Dimensions of Wellness for LibrariansHow often do we think to ourselves that if we only had time for wellness we could do so much better in our careers? On this show Laura Summers - Associate Clinical Professor and Program Leader for Leadership in the P-12 Libraries Program at the University of Colorado, Denver - talks about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness for Librarians. A commitment to taking care of ourselves truly can benefit us and our organizations.2023-01-1320 minLibrary Leadership Podcast119. Library Director Training with Michele StrickerWhat knowledge do library directors need to be effective? On this show Michele Stricker, Deputy State Librarian of Library Development in New Jersey, shares the essentials of library director training developed through her agency to provide effective leadership support in her state. She talks about the essentials that library directors need to know in managing staff, working with boards, influencing elected officials, working with communities, and more.2022-12-3026 minLibrary Leadership Podcast118. Great Places To Work: What Libraries Can Do to Increase Worker Engagement with Elaina NorlinWhat effect does worker engagement have on the success of our organizations and what can be done to increase it? On this show, Elaina Norlin, Professional Development Coordinator for the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries and author of The Six Step Guide to Worker Engagement, talks about what it means when people are disengaged in the workplace. She shares the elements that increase the likelihood of people being truly engaged and happy in their work, which sets both workers and libraries up for success.2022-12-1523 minLibrary Leadership Podcast117. Did You Hear the One About the Librarian? with Brittany Davis & Kevin JonesHave you ever been asked a question at the library and suddenly didn’t know what to say? On this show Brittany Davis and Kevin Jones, Librarians at Eastern Kentucky University Libraries, share ways that comedy and improv can help. By knowing and practicing improvisational techniques librarians can be prepared to think outside the box when faced with the unexpected. It’s a lighthearted way to enhance the work we do in libraries.2022-11-3015 minLibrary Leadership Podcast116. The State of Censorship in Libraries with Alison MacrinaHow do we deal with the current climate of censorship facing libraries? On this show Alison Macrina, Director of Library Freedom Project, talks about the state of censorship in the US as coordinated efforts take place to remove materials from the shelves of libraries. She shares what we need to understand about those actively opposing materials in our libraries, how to respond to protect ourselves, and how to prepare for this issue with staff, boards, and other stakeholders. 2022-11-1519 minLibrary Leadership Podcast115. So You Didn't Get the Job, Now What? with Sarah O'SheaWhat do you do when you apply for a position and don’t get it? On this show Sarah O’Shea, Head of Youth Services at the Tompkins Public Library in New York, shares how though this can feel like a set-back there are ways to move forward that allow for self-care, regrouping, and coming back with new focus and strength.2022-10-3118 minLibrary Leadership Podcast114. Managing Imposter Syndrome with Erin Collier-PlummerHow often do you find yourself feeling out of your depth in the workplace? On this show Erin Collier-Plummer, Youth Services Manager at the Winter Park Library in Florida, talks about Imposter Syndrome – what it is and isn’t, how it can affect careers, and what to do about it.2022-10-1416 minLibrary Leadership Podcast113. Promoting Voter & Civic Engagement with Kian FlynnWhy is it important for you to engage your community in voter and civic engagement and how can your library do this? On this show Kian Flynn, Geography and Global Studies Librarian at the University of Washington in Seattle, talks about National Voter Registration Day and the opportunity it provides each September for libraries to help strengthen our democracy. He includes a myriad of resources that all of us can use for planning and implementing successful voter and civic engagement activities for the benefit of all.2022-09-2918 minLibrary Leadership Podcast112. Making Our Strategic Plans Learn with Amanda Standerfer and Gerry VogelWhat do you do if you want your strategic plan to grow with your organization? On this show Amanda Standerfer, Consultant at Fast Forward Libraries, and Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director at Avon Lake Public Library, talk about how we can make our strategic plans learn. Just having a plan doesn’t mean success. We can use the information in this podcast to implement plans that are learning-focused.2022-09-1018 minLibrary Leadership Podcast111. Less Planning and More Action with Anya FeltreuterHave you ever thought that the time spent planning took away from actually getting things done? On this show Anya Feltreuter, Director of the Mjölby Public Library in Sweden, shares how less planning and more action took her team out into the field to get things done. Doing this they were able to succeed at getting people to start using the library, building relationships, and getting her organization seen in a new light. You can, too. 2022-08-3110 minLibrary Leadership Podcast110. Slow Librarianship with Meredith FarkasHave you ever wondered if there was a way you could slow down in your professional life while engaging in more meaningful work? On this show Meredith Farkas, Faculty Librarian at Portland Community College, shares how we can do this using slow librarianship - a concept with the characteristics of being good, humane, and thoughtful. It's not about creating mediocrity. It's about engaging in our best and most meaningful work.2022-08-1516 minLibrary Leadership Podcast109. Navigating Middle Management with Amanda ScullHow do we navigate the role of middle management that so many of us find ourselves in at one time or another in libraries? On this show Amanda Scull, Head of Education and Information Services at Dartmouth College Biomedical Libraries, shares why this can be a tough spot to be in and ways to handle the dual position of day-to-day operations plus administrative responsibilities. This conversation gives practical steps that all of us can use for navigating middle management.2022-07-2916 minLibrary Leadership Podcast108. Successful Job Searches with Bill HumbertWhat does it take to achieve successful job searches? On this show Bill Humbert, Chair of the Park City Library Board in Utah, shares inside knowledge from 40+ years as a national recruiter. With so many changes taking place in the current job market this is invaluable information.2022-07-1525 minLibrary Leadership Podcast107. Coaching in the Workplace with Vera KeownIf you could find a way to support others in your organization, increase engagement, and improve performance and commitment all while deepening levels of understanding would you do it? On this show Vera Keown, Organizational Development Librarian at the University of Manitoba, talks about Coaching in the Workplace and what we can do to successfully implement skills that make these kinds of benefits possible.2022-06-3019 minLibrary Leadership Podcast106. Change...Change More...Change Again with Lynn HoffmanHow can we manage change when it is so frequent in libraries? On this show Lynn Hoffman, Director of Operations at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey, shares the brain-based reason why when we are asked to change, then change more, then change again we can feel a high level of resistance. While it can be an exciting time as libraries reimagine ourselves, this episode teaches us how to avoid change overload.2022-06-1523 minLibrary Leadership Podcast105. Winning Team Culture with Amy StalkerWhat can you do to create a winning team culture in your organization? On this show Amy Stalker, Associate Department Head at the Dunwoody Campus Library at Georgia State University, talks about ways we can develop a team culture that helps us want to go to work and helps make work a place where our teams want to be.2022-05-2719 minLibrary Leadership Podcast104. Kind Leadership with Dr. Sarah ClarkHave you ever wondered what the application of kindness can do in our library practices? On this show Dr. Sarah Clark, Dean & University Librarian at La Salle University and Founder of the Kind Leadership Guild and the Kind Leadership Challenge Podcast, opens up about how a crisis in her own leadership caused her to do a deep dive into kind leadership, what it is, and how we can all challenge ourselves to grow in this realm for the betterment of our organizations.2022-05-1630 minLibrary Leadership Podcast103. Dealing with Book Banning with Tracie D. HallWe have all heard a lot lately about the waves of book bannings happening across our country, reaching levels not seen in decades. What exactly is the American Library Association seeing out in the field? On this show Tracie D. Hall, Executive Director of the American Library Association, shares what is driving these efforts at book banning, what materials are being most challenged, why reporting censorship is vital to protecting the freedom to read, and what actions we can all take to protect the freedom to read.2022-04-2816 minLibrary Leadership Podcast102. Great Resignation Succession Planning with Carolyn SchubertWhat does your organization need to do to prepare for succession planning? On this show Carolyn Schubert, Director of Research and Education Services at James Madison University Libraries, shares ways we can prepare for organizational change and why now is the time to begin thinking about this. 2022-04-1511 minLibrary Leadership Podcast101. Library Ethics with Gail Santy, Maribeth Shafer and Patty CollinsDo you prepare for handling ethics situations in your library before they arise? On this show Gail Santy, Maribeth Shafer, and Patty Collins from the Central Kansas Library System share why this is a good idea and how to do it. When you are faced with a situation that challenges core policies and library ethics you will be ready if you apply the practical advice offered in this conversation.2022-03-3113 minLibrary Leadership Podcast100. Cataloging the Community with James LaRueOn this show Jamie LaRue, CEO and Founder of LaRue and Associates, shares a distinctive way our organizations can move from being library-centric to being community-centric by cataloging the community. It’s a way we can take the classic library skills of cataloging, reference interviews, and database creation to the next level to create a powerful way to serve our communities. 2022-03-1526 minLibrary Leadership Podcast99. Customer Service Matters with Asti OgletreeWhy does customer service matter? On this show Asti Ogletree, Operations Manager at the East Central Arkansas Regional Library at the Cross County Branch, jumps right into this topic to explore just why customer service matters and how we can help our library teams make it happen. You won’t want to miss this conversation on what to do when we feel like scattering when a difficult patron walks through the door or even how to create “inspiration stations” to help us be our best selves when we are helping people. 2022-02-2821 minLibrary Leadership Podcast98. Effective Staff Development on Any Budget with Tiffany HayesWhat are effective ways we can implement staff development on any budget? On this show Tiffany Hayes, Director of Library Development at the South Carolina State Library shares thoughts on this topic. All libraries have staff learning needs that can benefit from this conversation. From effective learning design to developing a plan for our own library with clear objectives and outcomes, the ideas shared here will help all of us implement effective staff development on any budget.2022-02-1512 minLibrary Leadership Podcast97. Better Handling of Sexual Harassment with Katie McLain HornerWhat do we do in libraries when patrons sexually harass staff? On this show, I speak with Katie McLain Horner, Head of Circulation and Reference at the Lake Bluff Public Library. She shares why personal experiences dealing with this issue led her to think and write about ways to support staff who experience this troubling problem. On this episode we learn how not to respond to sexual harassment, what steps to take if is someone reports an incident, how this can be especially sensitive for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ members of our staff, how important it is to ask staff what t...2022-01-3118 minLibrary Leadership Podcast96. Policies of Yes with Jennie GarnerWhat are policies of yes and how might they help us serve our user groups? On this show Jennie Garner, Director of the North Liberty Library, shares what it means to think about policies in a way that creates flexibility, inclusion, empathy, and allyship with those we serve while including staff in policy development and training in a way that gets everyone to yes. 2022-01-1319 minLibrary Leadership Podcast95. Beginner's Guide to Being in Charge with Suzanne MacaulayHow can we overcome the feeling of being overwhelmed and intimidated when moving into a new role of being in charge? On this show Suzanne Macaulay, Deputy Director of the Pioneer Library System in New York, talks about ways to overcome these feelings as well as how to avoid some common mistakes of new leadership. She shares the importance of support networks and professional development, and what new leaders bring to the table. We are all new to roles of being in charge at some point. Listening to this conversation will help anyone finding themselves in that situation to set off o...2021-12-3021 minLibrary Leadership Podcast94. Shark Tank Lessons for Libraries with Elektra GreerAre there ideas that libraries can take from the business world to create success? On this show I speak with Elektra Greer, Director of the Nederland Community Library in Colorado, about Shark Tank lessons for libraries. She discusses what it might look like to pitch our ideas for funding and support using lessons from entrepreneurs that add value, help develop services, and bolster marketing techniques. It’s an intriguing conversation that provides insights into entrepreneurial success that we can apply in our libraries.2021-12-1524 minLibrary Leadership Podcast93. Low Morale in Libraries with Kaetrena Davis KendrickWhat causes low morale in libraries? On this show I talk with Kaetrena Davis Kendrick. She’s a researcher, facilitator, and leader in libraries who was recognized in 2019 as the ACRL Academic Research Librarian of the Year. Her findings revealed a disturbing level of abuse in libraries and a lack of institutional support to resolve these situations. She shares with us important insights from her work on low morale in libraries, how it particularly affects BIPOC members of our organizations, and ways we can transform ourselves and our libraries to inclusively honor the lived experiences of library workers.2021-11-3021 minLibrary Leadership Podcast92. Trauma-Informed Service with Tiffany RussellHow does trauma impact the lives of those we serve in libraries? On this show I speak with Tiffany Russell. She's a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in libraries delivering trauma-informed service. She shares what a trauma-informed approach can look like in assisting people and creating safe spaces for everyone - along with what resources, partnerships, and advocacy we need to do this work.2021-11-1515 minLibrary Leadership Podcast91. Staff Equity and Inclusion Training: An Award-Winning Program with Rosy WagnerHow do we implement award-winning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training in our libraries? On this show Rosy Wagner, Lifelong Learning Librarian for the Burlington County Library System, shares what her organization did to win the EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award to do just this. It’s something from which we all can learn.2021-10-3015 minLibrary Leadership Podcast90. Beating Burnout with Amanda MooreHave you ever experienced stress and burnout in the workplace? These can take a huge toll on all of us, yet we don’t often take the time to work on ways to overcome this. On this show Amanda Moore, Library Stress and Management Consultant, shares ways we can beat burnout. It’s an important topic that I hope everyone in libraries will tune in for. Enjoy the show!2021-10-1521 minLibrary Leadership Podcast89. Fast-Tracking Your Professional Reputation with Megan HodgeWhat are the benefits of developing your professional reputation in libraries? On this show, Megan Hodge, Head of Teaching and Learning at Virginia Commonwealth University, shares ways that we can get our work and names out in the profession along with how this can help our careers.2021-09-2918 minLibrary Leadership Podcast88. Utilizing Organizational Performance Information with Dr. Larry Nash WhiteHow do we ensure our libraries perform well and make informed decisions about strategic direction? On this show, Dr. Larry Nash White, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Library in Oklahoma City, discusses how organizational performance information successfully guides the accomplishment of our mission, vision, and goals. 2021-09-1525 minLibrary Leadership Podcast87. How to Talk So Your Boss Will Listen with Sunnie ScarpaOn this show we get tips from Sunnie Scarpa - Library Director of the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library in Madison, Connecticut - who shares ways to talk so your boss will listen with dos and don’ts, how to prepare for conversations, how to create fresh starts - and even tips for the bosses themselves.2021-08-3120 minLibrary Leadership Podcast86. So You Want to Be a Manager? with Austina JordanSo, you want to be a manager? Or, maybe you already are a manager and want to do the best job possible in your management practice. Then this show is for you. On this episode of Library Leadership Podcast I speak with Austina Jordan, Head of Access Services at the University of North Georgia, who helps us explore the essentials of management including ways to integrate adaptive leadership, set expectations, fairly apply policies, and even avoid common mistakes we can make as managers. Ultimately, we want happy employees. This episode will help us get there. 2021-08-1432 minLibrary Leadership Podcast85. Library Code of Ethics with Annie GainesThe Library Code of Ethics - it's foundational to our profession. Yet, how often do we stop to think about what those are, how they affect staff, and ways that we create our policies and procedures using these ethics? On this episode we do just that speaking with Annie Gaines, Continuing Education Consultant for the Idaho Commission for Libraries. She shares all of this plus information on a new article that's been recently added to the American Library Association's Code of Ethics.2021-07-3118 minLibrary Leadership Podcast84. User Experience with Lauren StaraWhat is User Experience and how can it help us support our communities? On this show I speak with Lauren Stara, Library Building Specialist for the State of Massachusetts. She shares what is behind the User Experience movement and how getting out of our own heads and into those of our users can lead us to advancements that will take our libraries with fresh eyes into the future.2021-07-1519 minLibrary Leadership Podcast83. Fighting for Library Funding with Jennifer HeneckeIt is the email you hope to never get. Your library funding is on the chopping block. What are we to do when something like this happens in our library? On this episode I speak with Jennifer Heneke, Chief Engagement Officer at St. Joseph Public Library in Indiana. She shares what happened when this scenario came to pass in her organization and how they fought back, plus the lessons that were learned that can help all of us in libraries.2021-06-3029 minLibrary Leadership Podcast82. Playing On the Same Team with The Friends of the Library with Krista RiggsWe are rebuilding from Covid-19. Given all that we have been through, how do we prepare for the future together with our Friends of the Library? On this show I speak with Krista Riggs, Director of the Madera County Library in California. She shares the ways we can create a sense of alignment between the Library and the Friends of the Library, and how being intentional in the development of this relationship let’s us all play for the same team.2021-06-1527 minLibrary Leadership Podcast81. Dismantling Disinformation with Barbara AlvarezWhat is the role of libraries in dismantling disinformation? Libraries have long held public trust and been cornerstones for providing reliable information sources. On this show I speak with Barbara Alvarez, instructor and author of Embedded Business Librarianship for the Public Librarian. She shares the importance of libraries leading the way in dismantling disinformation by describing what it is and giving a background on the roots of disinformation, as well as how to partner within our communities to take on the disinformation-dismantling role through the creation of actionable and purpose-driven engagement in this area. It is an important topic f...2021-05-3122 minLibrary Leadership Podcast80. Grant Writing 101 with Julie EdwardsHow do we effectively engage in grant writing as librarians? On this show, I speak with Julie Edwards, Librarian and Instructional Designer with Niche Academy. She shares practical steps and strategies for our libraries for writing grants, and even what to do when you don’t get one.2021-05-1529 minLibrary Leadership Podcast79. The Importance of Strategic Planning with Stu WilsonWe all know that strategic planning is important. But how do we do it effectively? On this show I speak with Stu Wilson, Principal Consultant with Library Strategies Consulting Group. He shares insights on strategic planning and what it does for our organizations. We talk about why the process of writing a strategic plan is important and how to have success while avoiding missteps.2021-04-3022 minLibrary Leadership Podcast78. Implementing High Tech Amenities with Trish HullHow do we integrate high tech amenities into our libraries? On this show I go on-site at the new Kearns Library in Utah, a branch of the Salt Lake County Library System, where I talk with manager Trish Hull. Trish has built a new 35,000 square foot facility chock full of the latest technology to serve her community - from a culinary arts kitchen, to VR goggles, to 3D wood cutters, to programmable robots – you’ll find it all in this stunning new library. I talk with Trish about how to get stakeholders on board with new tech offerings in libr...2021-04-1520 minLibrary Leadership Podcast77. Trauma-Informed Service with Bryce KozlaWhat does providing trauma-informed service look like in libraries? On this show, I speak with Bryce Kozla, Youth Services Librarian at Washington County Cooperative Library Services and a trained facilitator in trauma-informed service. You’ll learn why it’s important to focus on being trauma-informed and what it means in a library context, as well as learn about toxic stress in work interactions, how to apply trauma-informed principles at work, and why workforce wellness is essential in trauma-informed service. 2021-03-3016 minLibrary Leadership Podcast76. Compassion in Action with Carey HartmannHow can we lead with compassion? On this show Carey Hartmann, Director of the Laramie County Library System in Cheyenne Wyoming, talks about compassion as a fundamental element for how we serve our communities. I hope this episode of Library Leadership Podcast inspires you and touches your heart as much as it did mine.2021-03-1431 min
Park City Livin'Ep. 013 The Impressive Adriane Herrick Juarez and Our Park City LibraryPark City Jimmy connects with Park City Library's Executive Director, Adriane Herrick Juarez to learn about her path to becoming our favorite Librarian. She and her team run an impressive operation and provide a warm/resourceful service to our community. Listen as Adriane explains the breadth of all the features/amenities/technology available to you as a member of this state of the art library in Park City. Parkite Plugs: Dine-About Park City Library Library Leadership Podcast2020-10-0631 min