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Black in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptBeyond Pigment: Finding a Friend Like Me in a World of Difference with Author Megan CauthenWhat happens when the stories we read fail to reflect the skin we live in? On this episode of Black in the Stacks: Where the Culture is Kept, we explore the vital necessity of representation in literacy and the journey of navigating the world with a rare condition.
Marquita chats with Megan Cauthen, the founder of The Golden Impact and author of the children's book Nellie & Ollie: A Friend Like Me. Megan shares her firsthand perspective on growing up with albinism and how her personal history inspired her to write for the next generation.
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2026-04-0333 minBlack in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptFarming Freedom: a Documentary Discussion with Kayla Turner ThomasOn this episode of Black in the stacks, Marquita chats with Kayla Turner Thomas about her film debut, "Framing Freedom: The Inspiring True Story of Black Landownership in Mississippi. It's a gripping feature length documentary told through the lens of Thomas’ grandfather, Henry Harris, a retired second-generation farmer whose father, John Harris, managed to buy and keep farmland while Jim Crow laws were still in effect.
The film combines interviews from historians that give insight into what factors and events contributed to massive Black land loss like mob violence, federal loan discrimination, and the impact of the Gr...
2026-03-1351 minBlack in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptRecovering and Reconnecting After Library Workplace Harm: Recognizing Low Morale and Other Hard TruthsOn this episode of Black in the Stacks, Marquita chats with Kaetrena Davis Kendrick about the systemic causes of low morale and workplace harm within library environments, recognizing and naming instances of workplace harm, and practical strategies for personal recovery after such experiences.
Kaetrena Davis Kendrick is a dynamic and uplifting researcher, leader, consultant, and coach. Her mission is to inspire authentic collegiality, and to promote well-being, share the gifts of creativity, and cultivate empathetic, engaged leadership in the workplace. She also helps people who are struggling in dysfunctional workplaces recognize, reconcile, and begin to recover from t...
2026-03-061h 11Black in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptAccident or Design? Why Your Library System Might Be Failing You” with Christopher FlemingOn this episode, Marquita chats with Christopher Fleming, aka "The People's Librarian", about his idea that libraries don't fail because people don't care, but because the systems (how they talk, work, and move) aren't built with intention and how poor institutional design can lead to both poor patron engagement and staff frustration.
Christopher Fleming is a public library leader and librarian with over a decade of experience in community engagement, access, and organizational improvement. Rising from frontline service into management, he applies systems thinking, data-informed strategies, and is the creator of the "Library Systems Persuasion Model", which...
2026-02-141h 12Black in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptThe HBCU Misconception: Brandis Friedman on Documenting the Black Collegiate LegacyOn this episode, Marquita chats with documentarian and journalist, Brandis Griffith Friedman, about her documentary, Opportunity, Access & Uplift: The Evolving Legacy of HBCUs. The 30-minute documentary focuses on the changes, misconceptions, and current state of Historically Black Colleges and Universities through the stories of the students themselves and expert insights. Brandis Friedman is the Alexandra and John Nichols Chief Correspondent and Anchor for “Chicago Tonight” on WTTW.
Watch the Documentary: https://tinyurl.com/3pszhwfk
2026-01-2945 min
Infoversity: Exploring the intersection of information, technology and societyReimagining Library Education in the AI Age: Syracuse University's MLIS Vision for Community, Equity, and InnovationIn this first-ever crossover episode of InfoVersity and Libraries Lead, Beth Patin, Associate Professor and Program Director of Syracuse University’s Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program, sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Hemsley, Dean of the School of Information Studies, to explore the future of library education in an era defined by artificial intelligence, misinformation, and social change. The conversation examines how Syracuse’s MLIS program is evolving to prepare librarians and information professionals as ethical leaders, community builders, and information first responders. Beth shares her vision for community-responsive librarianship, emphasizing cultural humility, disaster readiness, and s...
2026-01-1336 min
Can't Shelve ThisDiary of a First-Year School LibrarianWhat's it really like to be a brand-new school librarian? In "Diary of a First-Year School Librarian," Janette and Leah chat with Mary Alice Maloney (Charles J. Sahs School Librarian) as she reflects on her first year as a full-time certified school librarian. Hear about the challenges, wins, and plans for year two. Relevant Links: Dominican University MLIS Program UIUC MLIS Program "The Measure" by Nikki Erlick AISLE Listserv Follow Mary Alice's Bookstagram 💭 Have a topic idea? Want to be a guest? Email Ola...
2025-10-141h 16Black in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptThe Erased Black Battalion: Tonya Abari on the Women of the 6888th Who Saved WWIIOn this episode, Marquita chats with author Tonya Abari about her latest publication, a picture book titled "The Six Triple Eight: A True Story of the Black Woman Battalion of World War II."
Tonya not only created a picture book about The Six Triple Eight's legacy, she is also involved in retired Army Master Sergeant Elizabeth Helm-Frazier's letter writer campaign to get 10,000 letters to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend, and the U.S. Postal Service to issue, a Forever Stamp honoring the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—an enduring tribute to their service, sacrifice, and tr...
2025-10-081h 07Black in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptBlack Academic Power: Celebrating the Legacy of HBCU LibrariesOn this episode of Black in the Stacks, Marquita chats with Dr. Shaundra Walker about the importance of HBCU libraries, the significance of HBCU week, and her life working in academia. A proud HBCU graduate, Dr. Walker works as an academic Library Administrator and is also a professor of library science. She received the 2020 DEMCO Outstanding Librarian of the Year Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, authored grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts and co-edited the book, The Black Librarian in America: Reflections, Resistance and Reawakening.
2025-09-2551 minBlack in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptThe A.I. Incident: A Book Chat with Author J.E. ThomasOn this episode of Black in the Stacks, Marquita talks with author J. E. Thomas about her love of literature, how she pivoted out of her communications career, and her latest publication, The AI Incident. The book follows Malcom, who has developed a plan to finally get adopted before it’s too late. But then on Visiting Professionals’ Day, his new school invites the head of Colorado's fastest-growing artificial intelligence company to give a presentation, and events are set in motion that create . . .THE INCIDENT
JE Thomas loves great food, fun-loving pets and friendly people. She writes middle...
2025-08-2953 minBlack in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptMy Perfect Family: A Book Chat with Author Khadijah VanBrakleIn this episode of Black in the Stacks, Marquita chats with author Khadijah VanBrakle about her interests, her views on why it’s important that children and teens who are both Black American and Muslim, like her three daughters, see themselves on the printed page, and how Gilmore Girls inspired her latest novel, My Perfect Family,
My Perfect Family follows 16 year old Leena, who has always wanted a big family, as she discovers she has a Muslim grandfather and aunt she never knew about, and learns that family comes with tangled histories she may not be...
2025-08-2256 minBlack in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptLove You to Death: A Book Chat with Author Christina DotsonA candid interview with Christina Dotson as we discuss her background, her interests and her debut novel, "Love You to Death."
About the Book: Best friends, Kayla and Zorie, crash an Antebellum-themed hashtag#wedding deep in the backwoods of hashtag#Georgia and end up taking a murderous "road trip from hell."
2025-07-171h 00Black in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptBlack Minds Under Seige: Dr. Karida Brown on Using Lessons of the Past to Shape African American Education's FutureThe crucial role of Black people as educators, strategists, fundraisers and advocates plays a huge role in ensuring that Black minds flourish.
In this episode, Marquita chats with Dr. Karida Brown, a sociologist, professor, oral historian, and public intellectual whose research centers on the fullness of Black life. Dr. Brown’s latest publication, "The Battle for the Black Mind" offers an explosive historical account of the century-long struggle for Black educational justice in America, revealing how early segregated systems laid the groundwork for present-day inequities. The book doesn’t just focus on oppression. It highlights the enduring figh...
2025-06-2744 min
Library Social WorkDr. Kaitlin MontagueWhile this episode isn’t solely focused on library social work, there’s definitely some overlap. The vehicle residents Dr. Montague studies face many of the same access challenges that library workers encounter with patrons. And although living in a vehicle isn’t identical to being unhoused, the two experiences are connected—especially as more people turn to their cars for shelter in the face of rising housing costs and stagnant wages.In addition to discussing what Kaitlin has learned from doing fieldwork at information-sharing events for mobile communities, we discuss what libraries can do to support vehicle...
2025-06-2439 minLibrary Social WorkDr. Kaitlin MontagueWhile this episode isn’t solely focused on library social work, there’s definitely some overlap. The vehicle residents Dr. Montague studies face many of the same access challenges that library workers encounter with patrons. And although living in a vehicle isn’t identical to being unhoused, the two experiences are connected—especially as more people turn to their cars for shelter in the face of rising housing costs and stagnant wages.In addition to discussing what Kaitlin has learned from doing fieldwork at information-sharing events for mobile communities, we discuss what libraries can do to support vehicle...
2025-06-2439 minBlack in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptManaging the Stacks: Literacy, Leadership, and Redefining Real ReadingIn this episode, I chat with Erica Ware, a veteran librarian with 18 years of experience, who champions comic books and graphic novels as legitimate forms of reading. Despite often being dismissed by some as "not real reading," these formats are powerful tools for information reception. Erica, a dedicated film buff with a degree from Georgia State University and a lifelong fan of comics, shares her journey into library management and how she leveraged low literacy statistics to establish a successful graphic novel program. We also discuss the community's efforts in archiving history and her future aspirations beyond the library.
2025-06-061h 07
Library Social WorkDr. Peggy MortonIn this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Peggy Morton, LCSW, to explore the expansion of NYU’s Silver School of Social Work field placements in branches of the New York Public Library. We discuss the alignment between the core values of social work and librarianship, along with the unique ethical challenges students encounter in public library environments. Dr. Morton highlights the practical skills students develop through these placements, the potential impact of stipends in formalizing library social work as a field of practice, and the ways social work programs can educate students about the essential contributions libraries make to i...
2025-06-0547 minLibrary Social WorkDr. Peggy MortonIn this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Peggy Morton, LCSW, to explore the expansion of NYU’s Silver School of Social Work field placements in branches of the New York Public Library. We discuss the alignment between the core values of social work and librarianship, along with the unique ethical challenges students encounter in public library environments. Dr. Morton highlights the practical skills students develop through these placements, the potential impact of stipends in formalizing library social work as a field of practice, and the ways social work programs can educate students about the essential contributions libraries make to i...
2025-06-0547 minBlack in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptFrom Residencies to Realities: A Black Male Librarian's Call for Change*Warning: Some expletives used this episode*
Librarianship is not a monolith. There are many different perspectives and this episode definitely explores one such perspective. In this episode, Marquita speaks with Jason K. Alston. Alston has worked in the library field since 2006 and is currently an instructor in library science. He is best known in LIS for his research on diversity residencies and his former role as the editor of BCALA's publication, BCALA News. And in his spare time, enjoys training in martial arts. In this episode, we talk about his views on Black male librarianship, diversity and l...
2025-05-161h 10Black in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptBooks, Black Librarianship, and Breakthrough Moments with Tracie D. HallOn this very first episode of Black in the Stacks, Marquita chats with the First African American
woman to lead the American Library Association, Tracie D. Hall. Hall is not only a world-class librarian, she is also an author, curator and advocate for the arts. We chat about the books that occupy her time, the future of Black librarianship, and a very special moment that is sure resonate with listeners.
2025-04-2557 minBlack in the Stacks: Where the Culture is KeptIntroducing Black in the Stacks: Why This Podcast? Why Now?Hear from Black in the Stacks host, Marquita Gooch, MLIS, describe why she decided to start the podcast now. She talks a little about what inspired her, what makes *this* podcast different, the exploration of librarianship and information professionals, keeping Black librarianship alive and what to expect in upcoming episodes.
2025-04-2404 min
Psychedelic Medicine Podcast with Dr. Lynn Marie MorskiExploring Psychedelic Benefits for Chronic Illness with Christina P. Kantzavelos, LCSW, MSW, MLISIn this episode, Christina P. Kantzavelos, LCSW, MSW, MLIS joins to discuss the use of psychedelics to address chronic illness. Christina is an international psychotherapist, coach, writer and artist, who specializes in treating clients with chronic illness, and complex trauma utilizing various modalities, including psychedelic assisted therapy. In this conversation, Christina overviews the complex mental and physical health impacts of chronic pain conditions and shares her expertise on psychedelic and non-psychedelic treatments for these conditions. Christina mentions that chronic pain can put one's body in a state that encourages fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses which can...
2025-04-1637 min
Library Social WorkDr. Mary A. ProvenceDr. Mary A. Provence, an assistant professor of social work at Ball State University, brings 32 years of experience across micro and macro practice. She began her career as a street outreach worker for youth experiencing homelessness and has since focused her research on library social work, particularly its connection to homelessness. In this episode, we explore her findings on how employing social workers in public libraries helps reduce reliance on law enforcement.Substack@librarysocialwork
2025-04-0238 minLibrary Social WorkDr. Mary A. ProvenceDr. Mary A. Provence, an assistant professor of social work at Ball State University, brings 32 years of experience across micro and macro practice. She began her career as a street outreach worker for youth experiencing homelessness and has since focused her research on library social work, particularly its connection to homelessness. In this episode, we explore her findings on how employing social workers in public libraries helps reduce reliance on law enforcement.Substack@librarysocialwork
2025-04-0238 min
College Vidya Podcast(College Ki Baat Vidya Ke Sath)MLIS Online from IGNOU – Fees, Syllabus, AdmissionIndira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers a variety of postgraduate courses, including Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS). This program is available in the distance mode at the university & follows a hybrid module of learning. This program has been restructured by highly experienced faculty members to meet the technological demands of today’s industry.IGNOU starts its registration process for its fresh batch of students for all online & ODL courses of the January 2025 admission session. The last date to apply is March 15th, 2025. Interested students can check and apply through the university's of...
2025-03-1826 min
Library Social WorkDr. Margaret Ann Paauw, LCSWDr. Margaret Ann Paauw is a leading voice in library social work, bringing a wealth of experience as an Assistant Professor at Eastern Michigan University, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and an author. With a background as a library social worker for the Chicago Public Library, she has played a pivotal role in advancing the field. She was an active member of the Public Library Association’s Library Social Work Taskforce, facilitated the library social work direct service call, and co-authored A Trauma-Informed Framework for Supporting Patrons.In this discussion, we explore her research on the experiences of...
2025-03-0538 minLibrary Social WorkDr. Margaret Ann Paauw, LCSWDr. Margaret Ann Paauw is a leading voice in library social work, bringing a wealth of experience as an Assistant Professor at Eastern Michigan University, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and an author. With a background as a library social worker for the Chicago Public Library, she has played a pivotal role in advancing the field. She was an active member of the Public Library Association’s Library Social Work Taskforce, facilitated the library social work direct service call, and co-authored A Trauma-Informed Framework for Supporting Patrons.In this discussion, we explore her research on the experiences of...
2025-03-0538 min
Library Social WorkDr. Rachel D. WilliamsDr. Rachel D. Williams is a former public librarian and current LIS educator at the University of South Carolina's School of Information Science. We explore USC’s new library social work certificate program, integrating social work components into LIS education, boundary management, and the necessary components to support library workers. Substack@librarysocialwork
2025-02-0438 minLibrary Social WorkDr. Rachel D. WilliamsDr. Rachel D. Williams is a former public librarian and current LIS educator at the University of South Carolina's School of Information Science. We explore USC’s new library social work certificate program, integrating social work components into LIS education, boundary management, and the necessary components to support library workers. Substack@librarysocialwork
2025-02-0438 min
Library Social WorkDr. Jane GarnerDr. Jane Garner is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Information & Communication Studies at Charles Sturt University in New South Wales, Australia. She also co-hosts the Surviving the Stacks podcast alongside Dr. Beth Wahler. I'm thrilled to have Jane on the show to share a non-U.S. perspective on library-social work collaborations. In our conversation, we explore her current research interests and the mission of her podcast: supporting public library staff by reminding them they are not alone in navigating the challenges of their work.Substack@librarysocialwork
2025-01-0738 minLibrary Social WorkDr. Jane GarnerDr. Jane Garner is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Information & Communication Studies at Charles Sturt University in New South Wales, Australia. She also co-hosts the Surviving the Stacks podcast alongside Dr. Beth Wahler. I'm thrilled to have Jane on the show to share a non-U.S. perspective on library-social work collaborations. In our conversation, we explore her current research interests and the mission of her podcast: supporting public library staff by reminding them they are not alone in navigating the challenges of their work.Substack@librarysocialwork
2025-01-0738 min
Library Social WorkDr. Caroline N. SharkeyDr. Caroline Sharkey shares her expertise on helping to implement trauma-informed approaches in public libraries alongside social work students from the University of Georgia. As a social worker, clinical supervisor, and trauma-informed trainer, Dr. Sharkey speaks to the centrality of social inclusion, how social workers can amplify the expertise and empathy that libraries already exhibit, and what trauma informed approaches looks like in public libraries. Substack@librarysocialwork
2024-12-1755 minLibrary Social WorkDr. Caroline N. SharkeyDr. Caroline Sharkey shares her expertise on helping to implement trauma-informed approaches in public libraries alongside social work students from the University of Georgia. As a social worker, clinical supervisor, and trauma-informed trainer, Dr. Sharkey speaks to the centrality of social inclusion, how social workers can amplify the expertise and empathy that libraries already exhibit, and what trauma informed approaches looks like in public libraries. Substack@librarysocialwork
2024-12-1755 min
Library Social WorkSharita Sims, MSWAs the Community Wellness Program Manager at the NYPL, Sharita Sims describes her two-fold responsibilities of overseeing her library's social work students program and outreach to community partners. She outlines the thorough steps taken to prepare and vet library branches who may host a social work student as well as how she orients the student to their assigned library branch. Sharita also explains the process of partnering with community organizations. Substack@librarysocialwork
2024-12-0541 minLibrary Social WorkSharita Sims, MSWAs the Community Wellness Program Manager at the NYPL, Sharita Sims describes her two-fold responsibilities of overseeing her library's social work students program and outreach to community partners. She outlines the thorough steps taken to prepare and vet library branches who may host a social work student as well as how she orients the student to their assigned library branch. Sharita also explains the process of partnering with community organizations. Substack@librarysocialwork
2024-12-0541 min
Library Social WorkChristina ConnollyChristina Connolly is the Community Resources Manager at Worcester Public Library (WPL). Her team is comprised of a social worker, New Americans Librarian, and two security officers. Christina describes the path that informed WPL's decision to hire a social worker, the services and programs she provides to both the community and library staff, and lessons learned so far about their partnership.Substack@librarysocialwork
2024-11-1941 minLibrary Social WorkChristina ConnollyChristina Connolly is the Community Resources Manager at Worcester Public Library (WPL). Her team is comprised of a social worker, New Americans Librarian, and two security officers. Christina describes the path that informed WPL's decision to hire a social worker, the services and programs she provides to both the community and library staff, and lessons learned so far about their partnership.Substack@librarysocialwork
2024-11-1941 min
Library Social WorkLeah Topek-Walker, LCSWLeah is a licensed clinical social worker and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Stony Brook School of Social Welfare. Along with a colleague, she provides group supervision to 20 students conducting their practicum placements at 30 public libraries throughout Long Island. Leah shares her insights about what makes Stony Brook’s library social work program successful as well as her current research on the (good and bad) experiences of current and former library social workers. Substack@librarysocialwork
2024-11-0650 minLibrary Social WorkLeah Topek-Walker, LCSWLeah is a licensed clinical social worker and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Stony Brook School of Social Welfare. Along with a colleague, she provides group supervision to 20 students conducting their practicum placements at 30 public libraries throughout Long Island. Leah shares her insights about what makes Stony Brook’s library social work program successful as well as her current research on the (good and bad) experiences of current and former library social workers. Substack@librarysocialwork
2024-11-0650 min
Library Social WorkJeff CupoJeff is the Head of Information and Adult Services at the Elizabeth Public Library (EPL) in New Jersey and president of New Jersey Library Association. Tune in to hear his perspective about EPL's collaboration with a professional social worker and how it benefits their patronage and library staff. Substack@librarysocialwork
2024-10-2442 minLibrary Social WorkJeff CupoJeff is the Head of Information and Adult Services at the Elizabeth Public Library (EPL) in New Jersey and president of New Jersey Library Association. Tune in to hear his perspective about EPL's collaboration with a professional social worker and how it benefits their patronage and library staff. Substack@librarysocialwork
2024-10-2442 min
Library Social WorkLeah DudakLeah T. Dudak, a former public librarian and current doctoral student at the Syracuse University iSchool, joins me for a timely discussion, despite Banned Books Week being a couple of weeks behind us. We explore how efforts to censor books and threats to library workers’ physical safety are affecting the profession. While much of the conversation focuses on urban libraries, the issues we discuss are equally relevant to academic and rural settings.Substack@librarysocialwork
2024-10-0850 minLibrary Social WorkLeah DudakLeah T. Dudak, a former public librarian and current doctoral student at the Syracuse University iSchool, joins me for a timely discussion, despite Banned Books Week being a couple of weeks behind us. We explore how efforts to censor books and threats to library workers’ physical safety are affecting the profession. While much of the conversation focuses on urban libraries, the issues we discuss are equally relevant to academic and rural settings.Substack@librarysocialwork
2024-10-0850 min
Library Social WorkRyan DowdRyan Dowd is Chief Empathy Officer at HomelessTraining.com. As someone with decades of experience working with people experiencing homelessness, Ryan brings a great deal of energy and passion for helping public libraries (and now corporate spaces) navigate the “problematic behaviors associated with human vulnerability.” In this episode Ryan outlines the similarities and differences between empathy-driven and trauma informed approaches, three subgroups of the unhoused, a quick guide to conflict prevention, and the power of “pennies in a cup.” Even if your library isn’t facing challenges associated with homelessness, this episode contains worthwhile content for everyone.Substack
2024-09-2450 minLibrary Social WorkRyan DowdRyan Dowd is Chief Empathy Officer at HomelessTraining.com. As someone with decades of experience working with people experiencing homelessness, Ryan brings a great deal of energy and passion for helping public libraries (and now corporate spaces) navigate the “problematic behaviors associated with human vulnerability.” In this episode Ryan outlines the similarities and differences between empathy-driven and trauma informed approaches, three subgroups of the unhoused, a quick guide to conflict prevention, and the power of “pennies in a cup.” Even if your library isn’t facing challenges associated with homelessness, this episode contains worthwhile content for everyone.Substack
2024-09-2450 min
Library Social WorkTa'Kisha MooreTa’Kisha Moore is a Peer Support Specialist (also known as a “peer navigator”) and Project Coordinator of the Libraries For Health (L4H) program through Via Hope: a pilot project situating peers in nine public libraries in rural areas of Texas. Ta’Kisha (“Kisha”) explains the structure of this project including the training and supervision requirements of peers, the incredibly strong reception of peers by the libraries, and what makes a non-traditional placement such as a library particularly useful and helpful for library staff, the peers themselves, as well as the patrons they support as “connectors.” For libraries interested in ho...
2024-09-1054 minLibrary Social WorkTa'Kisha MooreTa’Kisha Moore is a Peer Support Specialist (also known as a “peer navigator”) and Project Coordinator of the Libraries For Health (L4H) program through Via Hope: a pilot project situating peers in nine public libraries in rural areas of Texas. Ta’Kisha (“Kisha”) explains the structure of this project including the training and supervision requirements of peers, the incredibly strong reception of peers by the libraries, and what makes a non-traditional placement such as a library particularly useful and helpful for library staff, the peers themselves, as well as the patrons they support as “connectors.” For libraries interested in ho...
2024-09-1054 min
Library Social WorkEmily Dalton, LMSWEmily Dalton is a library social worker at the Hoboken Public Library (HPL). Coming full circle as a lifelong Hoboken resident and HPL patron since childhood, Emily was hired as one of the branch’s first social work interns when she was studying for her master’s degree at Rutgers University. Now as HPL’s social worker, Emily discusses library programming and community outreach she’s involved in, including the supervision of social work practicum students. We also explore the importance of support networks for both student and professional library social workers.Topics0:00 Intro & announce...
2024-08-2746 minLibrary Social WorkEmily Dalton, LMSWEmily Dalton is a library social worker at the Hoboken Public Library (HPL). Coming full circle as a lifelong Hoboken resident and HPL patron since childhood, Emily was hired as one of the branch’s first social work interns when she was studying for her master’s degree at Rutgers University. Now as HPL’s social worker, Emily discusses library programming and community outreach she’s involved in, including the supervision of social work practicum students. We also explore the importance of support networks for both student and professional library social workers.Topics0:00 Intro & announce...
2024-08-2746 min
Library Social WorkKevin KingKevin King is Director of the East Lansing Public Library and the President-Elect for ALA Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures. In today’s episode, Kevin shares how he co-developed the Peer Navigators program at Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) to help ensure patrons have what they need to succeed in life. He is also a consultant to libraries across the US on organizational health, customer service, library programming, and more. He has also trained library security personnel to work alongside peers and staff in trauma-informed approaches.During this conversation, we discuss KPL’s partnership with a community orga...
2024-08-1457 minLibrary Social WorkKevin KingKevin King is Director of the East Lansing Public Library and the President-Elect for ALA Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures. In today’s episode, Kevin shares how he co-developed the Peer Navigators program at Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) to help ensure patrons have what they need to succeed in life. He is also a consultant to libraries across the US on organizational health, customer service, library programming, and more. He has also trained library security personnel to work alongside peers and staff in trauma-informed approaches.During this conversation, we discuss KPL’s partnership with a community orga...
2024-08-1457 min
Library Social WorkDr. Beth WahlerDr. Beth Wahler is the Owner of Beth Wahler Consulting and an Affiliated Research Faculty member at the UNC Charlotte School of Social Work. Her expertise as a social work consultant to public libraries has taken her around the globe, including Australia, where she began collaborating with academic librarian Dr. Jane Garner. Together, they recently launched their Surviving the Stacks podcast. Dr. Wahler and I discuss the importance of transforming library culture to better support library staff, gaps in the research about library/social work partnerships, and clarify that not every library needs a social worker. She a...
2024-08-0256 minLibrary Social WorkDr. Beth WahlerDr. Beth Wahler is the Owner of Beth Wahler Consulting and an Affiliated Research Faculty member at the UNC Charlotte School of Social Work. Her expertise as a social work consultant to public libraries has taken her around the globe, including Australia, where she began collaborating with academic librarian Dr. Jane Garner. Together, they recently launched their Surviving the Stacks podcast. Dr. Wahler and I discuss the importance of transforming library culture to better support library staff, gaps in the research about library/social work partnerships, and clarify that not every library needs a social worker. She a...
2024-08-0256 min
Library Social WorkDavid Perez, MSW The first episode of the Library Social Work podcast is here! See below for the list of topics David and I discussed including relevant links and attachments to learn more. I look forward to reading your feedback.TopicsIntroduction to podcast and this first episodeDavid’s path to library social work at Long Branch“Typical” day and tasksHis role and responsibilitiesGrowth of library social work in New Jersey2024 American Library Association presentation about the Social Work Informed Library Services in New Jersey (SWILIBS-NJ) pilot programLibrary-based social work student internshipsCommunity Outreach Programs:Fade to Books: Barbers...
2024-07-241h 00Library Social WorkDavid Perez, MSW The first episode of the Library Social Work podcast is here! See below for the list of topics David and I discussed including relevant links and attachments to learn more. I look forward to reading your feedback.TopicsIntroduction to podcast and this first episodeDavid’s path to library social work at Long Branch“Typical” day and tasksHis role and responsibilitiesGrowth of library social work in New Jersey2024 American Library Association presentation about the Social Work Informed Library Services in New Jersey (SWILIBS-NJ) pilot programLibrary-based social work student internshipsCommunity Outreach Programs:Fade to Books: Barbers...
2024-07-241h 00
Library Social WorkDavid Perez, MSWFirst episode!The first episode of the Library Social Work podcast is here! See below for the list of topics David and I discussed including relevant links and attachments to learn more. I look forward to reading your feedback.TopicsIntroduction to podcast and this first episodeDavid’s path to library social work at Long Branch“Typical” day and tasksHis role and responsibilitiesGrowth of library social work in New Jersey2024 American Library Association presentation about the Social Work Informed Library Services in New Jersey (SWILIBS-NJ) pilot programLibrary-based social work student interns...
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Library Social WorkDavid Perez, MSWThe first episode of the Library Social Work podcast is here! See below for the list of topics David and I discussed including relevant links and attachments to learn more. I look forward to reading your feedback.TopicsIntroduction to podcast and this first episodeDavid’s path to library social work at Long Branch“Typical” day and tasksHis role and responsibilitiesGrowth of library social work in New Jersey2024 American Library Association presentation about the Social Work Informed Library Services in New Jersey (SWILIBS-NJ) pilot programLibrary-based social work student internshipsCommunity Outreach Programs:Fade to Books: Barbers...
2024-07-241h 04
Library Social WorkDavid Perez, MSWDavid is a bilingual Library Social Worker at the Long Branch Free Public Library and the first social worker hired by a public library in New Jersey. First episode! The first episode of Library Social Work podcast is here! See below for the list of topics David and I discussed including relevant links and attachments to learn more. I look forward to reading your feedback.TopicsIntroduction to podcast and this first episodeDavid’s path to library social work at Long Branch“Typical” day and tasksHis role and respons...
2024-07-241h 04
Library Social WorkIntroductionHello, and welcome to Library Social Work. I’m Sarah Johnson, a librarian and social worker, here to explore the fascinating intersection of public libraries and social services. While this combination might seem unusual to some, a growing network of individuals and libraries are discovering the significance of these partnerships.In each episode, I’ll be joined by a diverse group of experts—social workers, librarians, social work students, educators, researchers, and administrators—who are actively involved in these cross-disciplinary collaborations. But don’t let the title of this podcast fool you: I’ll explore conn...
2024-06-1801 minLibrary Social WorkIntroductionHello, and welcome to Library Social Work. I’m Sarah Johnson, a librarian and social worker, here to explore the fascinating intersection of public libraries and social services. While this combination might seem unusual to some, a growing network of individuals and libraries are discovering the significance of these partnerships.In each episode, I’ll be joined by a diverse group of experts—social workers, librarians, social work students, educators, researchers, and administrators—who are actively involved in these cross-disciplinary collaborations. But don’t let the title of this podcast fool you: I’ll explore conn...
2024-06-1801 min
The LibParlor PodcastEp. 05: Researching as an MLIS studentIn this episode, we chat with recently graduated MLIS student Carrieann Cahall about their experience leading a research project while still getting their degree, how well their coursework prepared them (or didn’t) for academic research, and how the process has shaped her outlook on her future as an academic librarian.
Guest: Carrieann Cahall (she/they) is a Teaching and Learning Specialist at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where she supports librarians, like Amber, in curricular and co-curricular instruction. Carrieann is also a recent graduate of the MSLIS program at the University of Il...
2024-06-1747 min
The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 43: When Healing Happens w/ Christina Kantzavelos, LCSW, MSW, MLISUnderstanding one's body involves deciphering fear-based reactions from intuitive ones. Chronic illnesses like MCAS, dysautonomia, and EDS present differently in each person, making every day unpredictable.
We discuss
discuss the pros and cons of neural retraining programs for chronic pain
how the therapeutic relationship works within the context of managing chronic illnesses
Discussed the Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) bucket 'histamine bucket' concept, as a way to notice your individual capacity to handle stressors and triggers
How fear plays a part in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome MCAS
For therapists who want to train in the...
2023-11-1158 min
Agency Nation RadioThe Next Generation Talks Insurance CareersWhat does the next generation want in a career? How does the insurance industry align with what Generation Z wants in a profession? We uncover the connections on this edition of Agency Nation Radio podcast. Guest host Cassandra Koegel with Eastern Insurance Group and a member of the Big “I” national Young Agents Committee talks to Will Huang, recent graduate of St. John’s University Risk Management and Insurance program and intern with the Big “I” Invest education foundation. Together, they talk about what they love about insurance and how we can position the industry to appeal to the next generation...
2023-06-2815 min
SJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastLunch and Learn Workshop: Archives and Preservation MLIS PathwayArchivists and records managers are involved with the digitization and digital management of our records and cultural heritage in order to make documents and materials accessible online. In our digital environment, the role of the archivist and the records manager is becoming one. Record keeping is a continuum from creation through disposition, which includes both records management and archives.
iSchool faculty who teach classes that are part of the MLIS pathway of Management, Digitization and Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Records for a career pathway conversation share insights about their classes, career tips, and answer student questions...
2023-02-261h 00
Ethics and Archiving the WebEthics and Archiving the Web: Archives for ChangeArchives for Change
March 23, 2018 at the New Museum, New York
eaw.rhizome.org
Digital social memory can serve as a means to achieve political liberation: it shows that change is possible, and by what means. With the mobile phone and online platforms now firmly established as part of protest movements, activists have the potential to create and share rich, contextualized, and crucial records of breaking news and their personal narratives. However, they must also contend with new challenges, including censorship, data loss, and security breaches. How are archivists contending with these opportunities and challenges?
Lara...
2022-11-1800 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastLunch and Learn Series: Public Librarianship MLIS Pathway Q and A with AdvisorsTechnology expert, information detective, manager, literacy expert, trainer, community programming coordinator, reader’s advisor, children’s storyteller, material reviewer, digital resource developer, and buyer — what do these varied roles have in common? These are just a few of the many hats that a public librarian can wear! Public Librarianship is one of the most diverse and evolving career pathways in the MLIS program. Learn more about the pathway and meet with instructors of the public librarianship pathway for a conversation and Q and A about building the skills necessary for a career in this area.
Panelists include:
D...
2022-11-0953 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastLunch and Learn Series: Leadership and Management MLIS PathwayMLIS Leadership and Management pathway advisors and special guests provided an overview of elective choices, as well as tips and insights to help students prepare for a challenging and dynamic management role in library and information science settings.
Panelists include:
-Dr. Sue Alman
-Dr. Linda Main
-Kim Dority, MLIS
Access the captioned version of this webcast at https://youtu.be/eH-EZ2CdgME
2022-07-221h 01SJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastLunch and Learn Workshop: Information Organization MLIS Career PathwayMLIS students interested in preparing for a career on the Information Organization MLIS pathway have the opportunity to hear from faculty who teach classes that are part of the pathway. They will share insights about their classes and answer students' questions about skills and trends when preparing for a career in this pathway.
Panelists include iSchool faculty:
Dr. Sylvia Hall-Ellis, Ph.D, Lecturer
Dr. Virginia Tucker, Ph.D Associate Professor and Chair, Program Advisory Committee for the Knowledge Organization Pathway
Dr. Lei Zhang, Ph.D, Lecturer
Access the captioned version of...
2022-02-2652 min
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE: Nature + Pop Culture News with Jessica MurnaneShould I Be A Librarian? With Ashley P, The Library BaeAshely P. and I talk about the difference between a librarian and library specialist, getting your Master's in Library and Information Science (MLIS), building a collection and cataloging, the pay, the different roles/jobs at a library, and learning to assert and protect yourself as a librarian. About Ashley: Ashley (also known as The Library Bae) resides in Virginia and works as a Youth Services Librarian with the Fairfax County Library System. After falling in love with her local library and its contributions to the community, she obtained her MLIS (Master of Library and Information Science) from...
2021-11-011h 21SJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastLunch and Learn Workshop: Academic Librarianship MLIS PathwayJoin the Student Services Team for an overview of the Academic Librarianship MLIS pathway. Meet with iSchool faculty who have a background in this MLIS pathway. They will share insights about their classes, discuss tips, and answer student questions about preparing for a career in academic librarianship.
Panelists include:
Dr. Deborah Hicks
Alison Johnson
Associate Director and Graduate Advisor, Dr. Linda Main
Access the captioned version of this webcast at https://youtu.be/btrMAEITdhs
2021-10-201h 01
Transfer Nation TalksLibrarians as #TransferChampionsEnjoy this “Transfer Allies on Campus” episode of #TransferNationTalks featuring Librarians as #TransferChampions! Judith Brauer with @NISTS interviews Peggy Nuhn and Karen Kaufmann, co-authors of Supporting Transfer Student Success: The Essential Role of College and University Libraries. They discuss how librarians support transfer students, why librarians make great partners in your work to support transfer students, and how the two guests embody what it means to be a transfer champion - which we define as an agent, connector, and advocate for transfer students. More resources mentioned in the episode: Buy a copy of Supporting Trans...
2021-08-2335 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastLunch and Learn Workshop: Information Intermediation and Instruction MLIS PathwayInformation Intermediation and Instruction is an MLIS pathway focusing on the skill set of helping users define and articulate their information needs. Intermediation and instruction occurs in a wide variety of LIS and non-LIS work environments. MLIS students learn more about this pathway and meet with pathway instructors, and iSchool’s own Director of Online Learning, for a Q and A about building a career in this area.
Panelists:
Dr. José Aguiñaga, M.L.S., M.P.A., & Ed.D.
Dr. Lili Luo, Professor and Chair, Program Advisory Committee for the Information Inte...
2021-07-2159 min
Bruin SuccessCybrarian @ Oracle with Tim Gallati '10, MLIS '13Tim Gallati '10, MLIS '13 is a Cybrarian on the Virtual Library team at Oracle with responsibilities in data, user experience research, research services, and learning curation. Following his UCLA BA (’10) and MLIS (’13), Tim served in corporate, academic, and non-profit libraries. He also explored a career in Theological Librarianship and received a Master of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School (’18). He recently taught a course in “Community Data” at the UCLA iSchool and looks forward to connecting with the next generation of UCLA students.
Bruin Success is hosted and produced by Christian Chavez '13.
2021-05-2531 min
Queer AirSeason 2 Ep3: Archiving Queerness with UW MLIS Alum AbbeyIn this episode, we chat with season 1 guest host and UW MLIS Alum Abbey! We chat about queerness, community, archival issues, and the future of queer archives. For more episodes, check out our website bit.ly/QueerAir. Thanks for listening!
Transcript can be found here.
2021-05-2042 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastLunch and Learn Workshop: Digital Assets Certificate QandA with Pathway AdvisorsThe Advanced Certificate in Strategic Management of Digital Assets and Services is a stackable 9 unit certificate option offered within the MLIS and MARA degree programs, or available separately as a stand-alone option. This session provides an overview of this exciting option, including the three certificate pathways, as well as practical information on how to complete the requirements. The session is moderated by iSchool’s Student Services team, who introduce faculty panelists teaching classes that are part of the certificate, and/or the related MLIS pathways of: Data Science / Digital Curation / Digital Services / Emerging Technology. They share insights about their cl...
2021-04-161h 01
Careers in the Public HumanitiesEpisode 11: Janaya Kizzie, former Rhode Island Arts and Culture Research Fellow at RICHIn this episode of Careers in the Public Humanities, Michael Landreth speaks with Janaya Kizzie, MLIS, the Rhode Island Arts and Culture Research Fellow at the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities at the time of recording (she has since transitioned into the role of Event Coordinator at the Providence Public Library). In this conversation, the two discuss Wikipedia, archiving in the digital age, and that being unsure can be a positive in the public humanities.
2020-06-0137 min
Middle Grade Ninja66 Author Anne BustardAnne Bustard and I discuss her newest book, BLUE SKIES, and its 20-year journey from a picture book to a middle grade novel. She tells me about her life as a perpetual student, earning a BS, MLIS, PHD, and an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, as well as devising her own learning program utilizing WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL by Donald Maass. We talk about her time as an elementary school teacher and a bookstore owner, how attending a writing workshop taught by previous guest Kathi Appelt changed her life, and so much more.
Born in Hawaii, author...
2020-03-281h 06
Organizing IdeasEp 2 - Library School and Student Government with Victoria GomezWe're thrilled to get to sit down and talk to our friend and classmate, Victoria Gomez. Victoria is an MLIS student at the University of British Columbia, and (among many other things) is the co-president of our student association, LASSA (Library and Archival Studies Student Association). This is a great episode especially for anyone new to the UBC iSchool, thinking about pursuing an MLIS, or interested in student government and community-led work with students. You can find Victoria on Twitter at @LibVick.
The cover art is done by our friend Andrea Lukic.
Read along with...
2019-09-3046 min
Museum Archipelago65. Sarah Nguyen Helps Fight Digital Decay with Preserve This PodcastEverything decays. In the past, human heritage that decayed slowly enough on stone, vellum, bamboo, silk, or paper could be put in a museum—still decaying, but at least visible. Today, human heritage is decaying on hard drives.
Sarah Nguyen, a MLIS student at the University of Washington, is the project coordinator of Preserve This Podcast, a project and podcast of the same name that proposes solutions to fight against the threats of digital decay for podcasts. Alongside archivists Mary Kidd and Dana Gerber-Margie, and producer Molly Schwartz, Nguyen advocates for Personal Digital Archiving, the idea that fo...
2019-06-0311 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastiSchool Career Stories: I Made It And So Can You! (Career Colloquium - VIDEO)Join three alumnae of the San José State University School of Information for this insightful presentation full of tips every student can use. Our presenters all graduated with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) and are now working as information professionals. During this presentation they will draw on their experiences in the MLIS program and share their advice for making the most of your time as a student to successfully prepare for a professional career.
2015-12-0357 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastiSchool Career Stories: I Made It And So Can You! (Career Colloquium - AUDIO)Join three alumnae of the San José State University School of Information for this insightful presentation full of tips every student can use. Our presenters all graduated with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) and are now working as information professionals. During this presentation they will draw on their experiences in the MLIS program and share their advice for making the most of your time as a student to successfully prepare for a professional career.
2015-12-0357 min
Podcast – Stu's ShedEpisode 110 Multiple Layer Inlay StencilsThis episode uses one of the MLIS (Multiple Layer Inlay Stencils) from Tarter Woodworking.
Good product, great results, and a very realistic price to boot. What’s not to love?
The template used here is the Yin Yang. I did try the Clownfish, but have to come back to that for a second attempt (got my order of steps wrong!) I’ve also just started on the Monarch Butterfly, which is a lot easier than the clownfish (despite being massive in comparison), and fun.
Episode 110 MLIS
2014-11-3000 minPodcast – Stu's ShedLearning from mistakesWe all know the idiom about book-smarts versus street-smarts, and it holds just as true (if not more-so) for woodworking as any other pursuit.
You can read and read about a topic, watch all the videos, follow the forums and talk with experts, but I can still guarantee the first time you pick up a chisel and try to make a square object round on a lathe, you’ll discover in practice what a kickback (or chisel dig-in) is ALL about!
You can learn as much as you can from all other avenues (and that is...
2014-11-1600 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastRichard Hulser: Not Sure What You Want to Do with Your MLIS? No Worries! (VIDEO)Hear from an MLIS professional with an eclectic career path. Richard Hulser has had an unusual career journey that stretches over library school, corporate IBM, and elsewhere, and he has advice for you. Join us to learn what he recommends MLIS students do before they graduate and the most useful skills and experiences to gain.
2013-10-2458 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastRichard Hulser: Not Sure What You Want to Do with Your MLIS? No Worries! (AUDIO)Hear from an MLIS professional with an eclectic career path. Richard Hulser has had an unusual career journey that stretches over library school, corporate IBM, and elsewhere, and he has advice for you. Join us to learn what he recommends MLIS students do before they graduate and the most useful skills and experiences to gain.
2013-10-2458 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastXan Goodman and Suzanne Beattle: What Do Science, Health and Medicine have to do with an MLIS? (AUDIO)If this title has intrigued you, so might a career as a Health Sciences or Medical Librarian. Hear from professionals in this field and discover what this exciting and dynamic profession is all about and how the field is evolving. Gain information about current trends, marketable skills, and the variety of opportunities, the future of job development, and the value of maximizing a professional association membership.
2013-06-031h 02SJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastTasha Bergson-Michelson: What is A Librarian Doing at Google? (VIDEO)If you are thinking about pursuing a career outside of the more traditional library settings, then this session is for you. Google Search Educator Tasha Bergson-Michelson will share her career story and show how she uses her information science and instruction skills at Google. Hear her perspectives on the variety of skills that LIS professionals have and how those skills can be applied in different industries and settings. You might just be surprised at all that you can do with your MLIS.
2013-04-2455 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastTasha Bergson-Michelson: What is A Librarian Doing at Google? (AUDIO)If you are thinking about pursuing a career outside of the more traditional library settings, then this session is for you. Google Search Educator Tasha Bergson-Michelson will share her career story and show how she uses her information science and instruction skills at Google. Hear her perspectives on the variety of skills that LIS professionals have and how those skills can be applied in different industries and settings. You might just be surprised at all that you can do with your MLIS.
2013-04-2455 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastKurt Roehrig and Brigitte Carrabin: Proquest Employer e-Meet and Greet (VIDEO)Join representatives from ProQuest for our first ever virtual employer e-meet and greet. Get hiring tips from Kurt Roehrig, Senior Technical Recruiter, Human Resources and Brigitte Carrabin, Head of Client Technical Services at ebrary on what the culture and daily work life is like at ProQuest, learn about the variety of employment opportunities that exist especially for new MLIS grads, what the company looks for in successful candidates, what to highlight on your resume, how to apply for positions and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to have direct contact with recruiters and to ask questions.
2012-05-2656 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastKurt Roehrig and Brigitte Carrabin: Proquest Employer e-Meet and Greet (AUDIO)Join representatives from ProQuest for our first ever virtual employer e-meet and greet. Get hiring tips from Kurt Roehrig, Senior Technical Recruiter, Human Resources and Brigitte Carrabin, Head of Client Technical Services at ebrary on what the culture and daily work life is like at ProQuest, learn about the variety of employment opportunities that exist especially for new MLIS grads, what the company looks for in successful candidates, what to highlight on your resume, how to apply for positions and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to have direct contact with recruiters and to ask questions.
2012-05-2656 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastSandra Hirsh: New Career Pathways for Information Professionals (VIDEO)As a library and information science professional, you have developed valuable skill sets that are being used in new ways and are increasingly applied in a diverse array of information environments. New job roles and new opportunities have emerged to meet the changing information landscape – both inside libraries and in non-traditional job settings. This session will encourage you to think broadly about how to use your MLIS skill set and to consider strategies for pursuing alternative career paths.
2012-02-241h 01SJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastSandra Hirsh: New Career Pathways for Information Professionals (AUDIO)As a library and information science professional, you have developed valuable skill sets that are being used in new ways and are increasingly applied in a diverse array of information environments. New job roles and new opportunities have emerged to meet the changing information landscape – both inside libraries and in non-traditional job settings. This session will encourage you to think broadly about how to use your MLIS skill set and to consider strategies for pursuing alternative career paths.
2012-02-241h 01SJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastCherie Givens and Helen Sherman: Navigating the Hiring Process for Federal Government (VIDEO)Applying to the federal government has its own unique process. Hear from experts in the field on how to navigate the hiring and application process. Learn how to "read" specialized vocabulary and common terminology unique to the many different agencies of the federal government. Receive advice on how to think critically about job postings and "match" your resume and skills to the job announcement. This specialized advice is aimed at helping MLIS students and jobseekers optimize their chances to land a federal information position.
2011-11-0753 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastCherie Givens and Helen Sherman: Navigating the Hiring Process for Federal Government (AUDIO)Applying to the federal government has its own unique process. Hear from experts in the field on how to navigate the hiring and application process. Learn how to "read" specialized vocabulary and common terminology unique to the many different agencies of the federal government. Receive advice on how to think critically about job postings and "match" your resume and skills to the job announcement. This specialized advice is aimed at helping MLIS students and jobseekers optimize their chances to land a federal information position.
2011-11-0753 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastBlane Dessy and Nancy Faget: Careers in Federal Libraries and Agencies (VIDEO)Learn about the many different career possibilities that exist in federal libraries and government agencies for MLIS graduates. The speakers provide an overview of this dynamic field and of the numerous opportunities available in medical, law, academic, public, and technical libraries and government agencies around the world. They discuss the skills needed to be competitive, and what qualifications can make you marketable for entering different positions in federal government agencies.
2011-10-1154 minSJSU iSchool Audio/Video PodcastBlane Dessy and Nancy Faget: Careers in Federal Libraries and Agencies (AUDIO)Learn about the many different career possibilities that exist in federal libraries and government agencies for MLIS graduates. The speakers provide an overview of this dynamic field and of the numerous opportunities available in medical, law, academic, public, and technical libraries and government agencies around the world. They discuss the skills needed to be competitive, and what qualifications can make you marketable for entering different positions in federal government agencies.
2011-10-1154 min
The Silverfish PodcastSilverfish Supplemental -- 9 March 2011 -- Joseph Janes, MLIS Program ChairHi all--it's been a while, so I've made a new podcast! Topics include: MLIS
curriculum review, Academic Planning Day update, admissions process, my front garden (OK, I
strayed a bit, sorry...) Plus a word or two here and there about recent events about the
school...Have a listen, have a great last few days of the quarter, have a great break! Joe
© Joseph Janes 2011
2011-03-1000 minThe Silverfish PodcastSilverfish Supplemental -- 26 January 2011 -- Joseph Janes, MLIS Program ChairHi again--the lovely break in the weather has inspired another podcast! Topics
include: An update on MLIS curricular review, scheduling changes for Spring '11 a thought or
two on technology and flexibility, and a plug for for the ALISS open meeting held on the 4th
of February from 1pm to 2pm in Room 420 MGH. Enjoy! Joe. © Joseph Janes
2011
2011-01-2700 minThe Silverfish PodcastSilverfish Supplemental -- 7 January 2011 -- Joseph Janes, MLIS Program ChairA few quick updates (class cancellations, admissions, MLIS curriculum survey),
mostly on feedback from our advisory boards on fostering leadership and job-search-readiness
among students. Have a great weekend--enjoy! Joe. © Joseph Janes 2011
2011-01-1000 minN the StacksPodcasts for Information Literacy: Database Overview (part 1)Database Introduction:Here is an overview of what the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals has to offer. This podcast is meant to be used in conjunction with other information literacy training, lectures and exercises. The script was created by Shannon Van Kirk, MLIS and read by Regina Roberts, Student in MLIS program at San Jose State University. Technical Assistance including the editing was provided by Patrick Kammermeyer.In this forum (blog), this podcast is meant to be yet another example of how libraries and librarians can use podcasting to deliver content to their clients....
2007-08-0800 min