Longshots Podcast

Sarah Long's podcast, "Longshots," explores the world of libraries through interviews with key library figures and commentary on issues that matter to libraries.

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December

12.20.2007

Longshots #79 - Sally Walker
Sarah talks with prolific author and children's book expert, Sally Walker [Length: 14:37]

children's books

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12.13.2007

Longshots #78 - Huntley Library
Sarah visits the Huntley Library in Huntley, Illinois. [Length: 07:57]

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12.05.2007

Longshots #77 - Reflections on Librarianship
Sarah interviews Neal Ney, director of Evanston Public Library [Length: 07:47]

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12.04.2007

Longshots #76 - Central School Virtual Museum
Sarah interviews Barb Ungar about Central School's exciting Virtual Museum project and the prestigious award that followed. [Length: 07:52]

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November

11.30.2007

Longshots #75 - Leora Siegal
Sarah interviews the librarian at Chicago Botanic Garden [Length: 19:54]

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11.25.2007

Longshots #74 - Buzz Marketing
Sarah discusses this hot new marketing trend. [Length: 09:24]

marketing

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11.16.2007

Longshots #73 - Libraries in Radio 2: Steven Herb
A lively discussion about libraries and radio [Length: 08:55]

Radio

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11.16.2007

Longshots #72 - Libraries in Radio 1: Round Lake Radio
Bob Watson, director of Lake Villa Public Library District, discusses the library's new radio initiative [Length: 05:32]

Radio

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11.12.2007

Longshots #71 - George Needham
Sarah completes her "Future of Libraries" series with this interview with George Needham of OCLC. [Length: 37:37]

future of libraries

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11.06.2007

Longshots #70 - ROI Vodcast
Sarah interviews Anna Yackle about NSLS's "Return on Investment" calculator, which helps libraries and patrons calculate just how much their library usage is worth. HINT: It's alot. [Length: 05:04]

roi return on investment

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October

10.30.2007

Longshots #69 - Mount Prospect
Sarah interviews at Mount Prospect Public Library [Length: 04:28]

Suburban Mosaics

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10.17.2007

Longshots #68 - Michael Cart
Sarah interviews the noted expert on Young Adult literature [Length: 28:12]

young adults

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10.05.2007

Longshots #67 - IFLA (Alice Calabrese and Jan Ison)
Sarah discusses world travels with two prominent library figures [Length: 27:29]

international librarianship IFLA

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10.02.2007

Longshots #66 - Brad Baker
Sarah continues her "Future of Libraries" series interviewing Brad Baker [Length: 23:10]

future of libraries

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September

09.24.2007

Longshots #65 - Mary Ghikas
Sarah begins her "Future of Libraries" series with a discussion with Mary Ghikas [Length: 27:00]

future of libraries ALA

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09.14.2007

Longshots #64 - Videopalooza
How libraries can use video to market their services [Length: 10:40]

video

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09.10.2007

Longshots #63 - Art at Antioch
Sarah at the Antioch Public Library's reception for artist Dennis Downes. [Length: 05:45]

art artists

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August

08.31.2007

Longshots #62 - International Children's Digital Library
Sarah discusses the the International Children's Digital Library with Lauren Collen. [Length: 15:20]

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08.24.2007

Longshots #61 - Web tools for the reader
Sarah interviews Alan, and he has a few tips. [Length: 16:04]

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08.22.2007

Longshots #60 - Kim Martens
Sarah interviews Kim Martens, director of Crystal Lake Public Library [Length: 09:53]

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08.13.2007

Longshots #59 - Illinois Clicks
Sarah interviews Fran Roehm about Illinois Clicks. [Length: 06:06]

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08.01.2007

Longshots #58 - Kay on Quilting
Sarah interviews Kay about quilting [Length: 11:24]

quilting

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July

07.27.2007

Longshots #57 (Vodcast #5 - Uri Toch)
Sarah interviews "Uri from Missouri" of Schaumburg Township District Library. [Length: 09:30]

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07.20.2007

Longshots #56 - Dan Armstrong
Sarah interviews the new director at Cook Memorial Library. [Length: 17:07]

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07.13.2007

Longshots #55 (Vodcast #4)
Sarah interviews Legislator of the Year Kathy Ryg [Length: 04:36]

legislators

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07.09.2007

Longshots #54 - Mary Beth Campe
Sarah interviews Mary Beth Campe, director of the Ela Area Public Library District [Length: 07:35]

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June

06.29.2007

Longshots #53 - MySpace and Glenview Young Adult Dept
Sarah interviews Nicole Marcuccilli Mills about her career and Glenview Young Adult Dept's MySpace page. [Length: 09:08]

MySpace young adults teenagers

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06.25.2007

Longshots #52 - Consortial Offers
Sarah interviews Dale Lawrence and Lesley Williams about consortial offers [Length: 11:39]

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06.18.2007

Longshots #51 - John Brennan
An interview with John Brennan [Length: 16:00]

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06.07.2007

Longshots #50 - Debbie Miller
Sarah talks to library trustee Debbie Miller [Length: 06:18]

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06.04.2007

Longshots #49 - Sharon Ball
A discussion with NSLS grants coordinator, Sharon Ball. [Length: 19:23]

Grants

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May

05.23.2007

Longshots #48 (Vodcast #3)
Sarah interviews award winners at the NSLS Annual Banquet [Length: 03:14]

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05.21.2007

Longshots #47
Discussion on internet filtering [Length: 17:03]

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05.11.2007

Longshots #46 - Randee Hudson
Sarah interviews Randee Hudson [Length: 08:54]

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05.03.2007

Longshots #45 - Lynn Stainbrook
Sarah and Lynn discuss art in the library [Length: 07:47]

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April

04.26.2007

Longshots #44 - Becky Spratford
Sarah talks with Becky Spratford [Length: 15:58]

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04.20.2007

Longshots #43 (Vodcast #2 - Arlington Heights's Vlog)
Sarah finds out about Arlington Heights Memorial Library's Vlog (Video Blog) [Length: 05:31]

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04.13.2007

Longshots #42 - Christopher Stewart
Sarah interviews Christopher Stewart [Length: 27:43]

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04.03.2007

Longshots #41 - Gail E. Johnson
Sarah interviews Gail E. Johnson [Length: 12:56]

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March

03.26.2007

Longshots #40 (Vodcast #1 - "Come On In")
Sarah learns more about Skokie Public Library's "Come On In" project, which makes the library a more welcoming place for children with disabilities. [Length: 06:28]

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03.16.2007

Longshots #39 - Betsy Larson
Sarah interviews Betsy Larson of the University Center [Length: 08:48]

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03.02.2007

Longshots #38 - Peggy Sharp
Sarah interviews children's book expert Peggy Sharp. [Length: 09:48]

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February

02.22.2007

Longshots #37 - Anne Shimojima
Sarah interviews school librarian Anne Shimojima [Length: 06:02]

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02.16.2007

Longshots #36
Sarah interviews Marianne Rowe-Dimas, an expert in presentation skills. [Length: 12:11]

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02.12.2007

Longshots #35
Sarah interviews Bob Watson of Lake Villa District Library. [Length: 06:05]

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02.01.2007

Longshots #34
Sarah discusses Net Neutrality with Jill Lynch, Jennifer King and Ad Lib blogger Alan Minarik [Length: 12:14]

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January

01.25.2007

Longshots #33
Sarah interviews Bonnie Hawkwood and Anna Yackle about the Gale Virtual Reference Library [Length: 12:04]

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01.18.2007

Longshots #32
Sarah asks Debbie Baaske about "Crucial Conversations" [Length: 06:53]

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01.12.2007

Longshots #31
Sarah interviews Leora Siegle, Library Director at the Botanic Gardens. [Length: 06:29]

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01.05.2007

Longshots #30
Sarah interviews Carol Moulden of National-Louis University [Length: 04:49]

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