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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 ca...2025-04-1637 min
Baskin & PhelpsCleveland Crunch owner Lusiano Ruscitto previews the upcoming MLIS Semi Finals and Finals at the Wolstein CenterCleveland Crunch owner Lusiano Ruscitto joined Baskin and Phelps to preview the upcoming MLIS and WMLIS semi finals and finals that are taking place at the Wolstein Center. He discussed how they have brought indoor soccer back to the City of Cleveland and all of the events taking place this weekend.2025-04-1006 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@librarysocialwork2025-04-0238 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 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@librarysocialwork2025-02-0438 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@librarysocialwork2025-01-0738 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@librarysocialwork2024-12-1755 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@librarysocialwork2024-12-0541 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@librarysocialwork2024-11-1941 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@librarysocialwork2024-11-0650 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@librarysocialwork2024-10-2442 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@librarysocialwork2024-10-0850 min