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| 12.29.2009 |
Longshots #201: Bringing the WorldCat to Your Door
This week, Sarah talks with Laurie Bartolini and Pat Boze about OCLC's WorldCat Local pilot project. The two explain how the project got started, and describe the improvements it offers over traditional library catalogs, such as search results at the library, regional, and national levels, sorted by relevance; complementary interactivity with a library's local catalog; and social networking content. They also explain what's next for WorldCat Local as the three-year LSTA grant that funded it comes to an end, and how libraries can get involved. [ Length: 16:24]
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| 12.15.2009 |
Longshots #200: Building the Role of Libraries in South Africa
For her 200th episode, Sarah talks with Peter Lor, visiting professor at the School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, about the situation of libraries in South Africa. Peter recently presented on this issue at the ALA Annual Conference, and he joins Sarah to share the changes he saw and helped initiate in South Africa following the end of apartheid. He also talks about the lessons he learned about advocacy and the library's place in society, and reflects on the importance of the process of getting the message out. [ Length: 18:08]
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| 12.08.2009 |
Longshots #199: Find the Balance Between Work and Life
Sarah talks with Al Gini, professor of Business Ethics at Loyola University's Graduate School of Business about how to achieve a work/life balance. Al is often invited to speak at library conferences based primarily on his book The Importance of Being Lazy, as well as its companion piece, My Job, My Self, and he speaks with Sarah about the changing role of work in people's lives. They also talk about the use of humor to take the sting away from the harder things in life. [ Length: 17:49]
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| 12.01.2009 |
Longshots #198: Getting the Word Out with American Libraries Direct
Sarah talks with George Eberhart, founding editor of American Libraries Direct, the weekly e-newsletter from the American Library Association. George talks about how the newsletter got started, where content comes from, and how he seeks to make each issue "informative, practical, and amusing at times." He also explains future plans for the newsletter and the website, and the impact that the newsletter has had on its sister publication, the monthly print magazine American Libraries. [ Length: 16:23]
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| November |
| 11.23.2009 |
Longshots #197 Will Digitization Damper Physical Delivery or Send it Skyrocketing?
Sarah talks with Valerie Horton, executive director of the Colorado Library Consortium, about her groundbreaking work in the field of library physical delivery. Valerie talks about the results of a recent national survey on delivery practices, including outsourcing, the motivation for the creation of the Moving Mountains Project, and her prediction that the digitization of books will cause delivery stats to skyrocket. Valerie also talks about her new book, co-authored with Bruce Smith, titled Moving Materials: Physical Delivery in Libraries. [ Length: 16:50]
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| 11.23.2009 |
Longshots #196 The Benefits Culled From a Nor'easter Delivery Crisis
Sarah talks with Dean Corner, Director of Reader Services and Information, Maine State Library, about the day their statewide delivery service dried up. When staff of the delivery vendor for Maine learned their contract had not been renewed, they started jumping ship, seriously impacting physical delivery. The happy result of what became a national media story was the increased awareness of a highly used library service that many people did not even know existed. [ Length: 16:44]
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| 11.17.2009 |
Longshots #195 The ABCs of a Successful Theological Library Association
Sarah talks with Dennis Norlin, executive director of the American Theological Library Association. Dennis explains how the association has maintained its solid financial position, partially supported by the ATLA Religion Database. First published in the 1940s, the now fully electronic resource indexes over 550 religion journals, representing the world's religions in 26 languages. [ Length: 17:20]
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| 11.12.2009 |
Longshots #194 Mobile Marketing Delivers for Libraries
Sarah talks with Nancy Dowd, director of marketing and public relations for the New Jersey State Library. Nancy shares the status of their exciting, low cost mobile marketing project, which is showing great success with typically tough to reach target audiences. They also discuss Nancy's dual blogs and the impetus behind her new book, Bite-Sized Marketing: Realistic Solutions for the Overworked Librarian. [ Length: 17:20]
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| 11.04.2009 |
Longshots #193: Libraries Will Connect Community and Technology with ILEAD U
Sarah talks with Anne Craig, Director of the Illinois State Library about the new ILEAD U project. The ISL is one of 33 institutions nationwide to receive a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grant to develop an institute where Illinois librarians can enhance their technology and leadership skills. [ Length: 16:33]
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| October |
| 10.28.2009 |
Longshots #192 Secretary of State Jesse White Loves Libraries
Sarah talks with Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White about the inestimable value of libraries and his efforts to mitigate severe budget cuts to libraries and library systems by the Illinois General Assembly. They also discuss Secretary White's extensive background as an educator and legislator, and his "Project Next Generation." [ Length: 13:52]
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| 10.20.2009 |
Longshots #191: The Power of Participatory Librarianship
Sarah talks with Dr. R. David Lankes, Associate Professor and Director of the Information Institute of Syracuse School of Information Studies at Syracuse University about the concept of participatory librarianship. They also discuss the mission of a librarian, learning as conversation, and the four major ways of facilitating knowledge and information. [ Length: 16:39]
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| 10.14.2009 |
Longshots #190: LSSI Helps to Keep Libraries Relevant
Sarah talks with Judy Pezzanite, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Library Systems and Services (LSSI) about how and why LSSI was founded in 1981. They also talk about why the firm's business related to managing libraries has attracted controversy. [ Length: 16:42]
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| 10.07.2009 |
Longshots #189: Blogging for Academic Libraries
Learn about the ACRLog blog from Associate University Librarian for Research and Instructional Services at Temple University. Sarah uncovers the reasons behind Steven's recent satirical post about the 25 predictions for the library of the future. They also discuss the continuing importance of librarian and faculty research and how using the library adds value to your life. [ Length: 16:33]
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| September |
| 09.30.2009 |
Longshots #188: Libraries Provide More Service With Less Funding
Sarah talks with Mary Dempsey, Commissioner of the Chicago Public Library System, about what Chicago libraries are doing to cope with the current economic downturn. They also discuss the various benefits for Chicago of winning the bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games. [ Length: 16:43]
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| 09.23.2009 |
Longshots #187: David Gista Art Exhibit is Influenced by Libraries
This week Sarah speaks with French painter David Gista, an artist whose work is often influenced by and focused on books. Listen in as they discuss his artistic process, how he creates mystery in his paintings, and the exhibit on display at North Suburban Library System through October 2009. [ Length: 16:10]
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| 09.15.2009 |
Longshots #186: Accessible Travel
This week Sarah talks with travel writer Candy Harrington about accessible travel. Candy discusses how libraries are useful to those with disabilities while traveling. She also suggests ways to find accessible travel information and touches on mobility issues and related laws. [ Length: 15:52]
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| 09.09.2009 |
Longshots #185: Experiences of an ILA Immediate Past President
Listen in as Sarah talks with Donna Dziedzic, Executive Director of Naperville Public Library and past president of the Illinois Library Association as they discuss Donna's experience working with ILA. Learn what Donna is doing now in her role as an immediate past president. [ Length: 16:31]
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| 09.02.2009 |
Longshots #184: What Libraries Can Learn from Zappos
Sarah talks with Rebecca Tolley-Stokes of East Tennessee State University Sherrod Library about her recent article in College and Research Libraries, "Try on a New Pair of Sensible Shoes: What Libraries Can Learn from Zappos About Customer Service and Organizational Culture." They look closely at possible ways academic libraries can offer improved customer service. [ Length: 16:45]
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| August |
| 08.26.2009 |
Longshots #183: Getting Certified with ALA-APA
On this episode, Sarah talks with Jenifer Grady, founding director of ALA-APA, the American Library Association's Allied Professional Association, about their Certified Public Library Administrator Program, CPLA. Jennifer explains the origins of the program, as well as what it takes to achieve CPLA certification and the broad range of professionals who have taken the classes. They also discuss the next project from ALA-APA — the Library Support Staff Certification Program, which will be launching in January 2010. [ Length: 16:00]
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| 08.26.2009 |
Longshots #182: CPLA Certification Inspires Library Administrators
Sarah invites Palatine Public Library District Director Susan Strunk onto this episode of her podcast to share her experiences with the ALA-APA Certified Public Library Administrator (CPLA) Program. As one of the first graduates of the program, Susan shares what she learned from the program and how it helped her become a better administrator. In addition to the class load and topic areas, Susan talks about the challenges, opportunities, and cameraderie that she got as part of the program. [ Length: 17:20]
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| 08.19.2009 |
Longshots #181: Looking to the Future of Urban Libraries
This episode, Sarah features Susan Benton, newly-appointed president and CEO of the Urban Libraries Council (ULC). As former president of the International City Management Association (ICMA), Susan was instrumental in getting the joint ULC/ICMA grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which seeks to find ways for libraries to help make cities stronger. Now in its second phase, Susan explains the next steps for the grant project, including modeling best practices and providing a professional development series to strengthen the relationships between city managers and library directors. Sarah also asks her about what she sees as the future goals of the Urban Libraries Council. [ Length: 16:01]
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| 08.19.2009 |
Longshots #180: Developing Libraries' Contributions to Their Communities
Sarah is joined today by Amy Eshleman, Assistant Commissioner of Strategic Planning and Partnerships at the Chicago Public Library. Ms. Eshleman also served on the advisory committee for a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant to the International City Managers Association and the Urban Libraries Council, which aimed to find ways libraries could help make cities stronger. Amy explains how the grant came about, what the goals of the advisory committee were, and what effect it's had on the Chicago library system and the greater library community since it started. [ Length: 16:34]
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| 08.19.2009 |
Longshots #179: Building the Bond Between Cities and Libraries
This episode, Sarah's guest is David Limardi, City Manager of Highland Park, IL, and newly-elected president of the International City Managers Association (ICMA). A strong proponent of libraries, Mr. Limardi was previously involved in ICMA's "Making Cities Stronger" program, which sought to highlight and develop the contribution libraries made to local economic development. Sarah and David talk about his involvment in ICMA, the ways the Highland Park Public Library has become more and more involved with the city, and how the new paradigm to come out of the economic crisis will focus on greater collaborations between government and library services. [ Length: 16:32]
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| 08.12.2009 |
Longshots #178: Celebrating 25 Years of ARRT
Sarah invites readers' advisory expert Joyce Saricks onto her podcast to talk about the Adult Reading Round Table (ARRT), which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Joyce explains how the group got started, who their members are, and how they've grown from a group of like-minded individuals discussing books around a dinner table to a 200-member-strong, nationwide organization. They also discuss what's coming next for ARRT and how readers' advisory is keeping up with the times. [ Length: 16:03]
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| 08.05.2009 |
Longshots #177 Bringing a Youthful Vision to ALA
Sarah talks with recent MLIS graduate Kim Leeder, Reference & Instruction Librarian at Boise State University and Vice Chair for the University Libraries Section of ACRL . Kim shares her experiences as a new librarian working in a long-standing library association, and talks about what traditional library organizations have to offer new librarians, and what new librarians have to offer in return. They also talk about how Kim established herself so quickly in her new profession and what drew her to ACRL. [ Length: 16:41]
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| July |
| 07.29.2009 |
Longshots #176 Motivated Staff and Board Propel Shaumburg Library
Sarah talks with Stephanie Sarnoff, executive director of the Schaumburg Township District Library. Stephanie shares her admiration for the STDL board and staff for their commitment to service and innovation. They also discuss the hugely successful energy-savings efforts by the library, the transition of the excellent STDL Business Reference Center to a Job and Career Info Center, and Stephanie's great fondess for the Bokomaten. [ Length: 16:05]
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| 07.23.2009 |
Longshots #175 Tracing the Genealogy of a Ground-breaking Genealogy Newsletter
Sarah talks with Dick Eastman, owner, author, and writer of Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter ( www.eogn.com). Dick shares the genesis of launching the popular online newsletter in the pre-WWW era, the importance of having a site that supports the education of fledging genealogists, and how genealogy and DNA data are being used together to save lives. [ Length: 16:52]
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| 07.17.2009 |
Longshots #174 ILA President Advocates for Advocacy
Sarah and new Illinois Library Association President Carole Medal discuss Carole's commitment to expanding advocacy training for libraries throughout Illinois. She also shares insights into the advocacy success of the Gail Borden Public Library District, where she serves as executive director. [ Length: 18:02]
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| 07.07.2009 |
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| 07.07.2009 |
Longshots #172 Tracking Trends to Support Better Library Service
Sarah speaks with Kitty Pope, executive director of the Alliance Library System (ALS). Kitty discusses the release of the sixth annual ALS Trends Report, which highlights the main socioeconomic and demographic trends that impact library service in central Illinois and beyond. Kitty also discusses the connection between being a good listener and providing good service. [ Length: 18:16]
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| 07.02.2009 |
Longshots #171 - New ALA President Ready to Build an Army of Advocates
Sarah talks with Dr. Camila Alire, Dean Emeritus of University of New Mexico and Colorado State University, and incoming president of the American Library Association. Dr. Alire shares the foci of her presidential year: advocacy tools for frontline staff; advocacy for literacy in minority communities; and a fundraising initiative for the Spectrum scholarship program. [ Length: 16:49]
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| 07.02.2009 |
Longshots #170 - Time to Honor a Leader from the Intellectual Freedom Frontlines
Sarah speaks with Robert P. Doyle, executive director of the Illinois Library Association and recipient of the 2009 Freedom to Read Foundation Roll of Honor Award. Bob shares the motivation for his longstanding involvement in intellectual freedom activities, including his ground-breaking work for Banned Books Week. [ Length: 17:56]
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| June |
| 06.26.2009 |
Longshots #169 Shattering Stereotypes About Librarians
Sarah talks with Ruth Kneale, Systems Librarian for the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope project of the National Solar Observatory, about her new book, "You Don't Look Like a Librarian." They also discuss stereotypes about librarians in the Internet Age and how the mistaken perceptions of library patrons can be changed. [ Length: 16:15]
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| 06.19.2009 |
Longshots #168 - Effective Leadership in Tough Economic Times
Sarah talks with Susan Kent, consultant for libraries and non-profits, about effective leadership development in the library world in times of economic turmoil. They also discuss ways to stimulate creativity and inspire current staff to re-imagine the future of libraries, including ways to stimulate community support for the library. [ Length: 15:58]
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| 06.12.2009 |
#167 Kathy Dempsey Discusses the New Face of Library Marketing
Sarah talks with Kathy Dempsey, author, blogger, editor of the Marketing Library Services newsletter and founder of the "Libraries are Essential" consultancy. Kathy talks about her new book, The Accidental Library Marketer, which includes marketing advice for all types of libraries and features the "Hallmarks of True Marketing." They also discuss the irksome question: "In the age of the Internet, why bother going to the library?" [ Length: 17:26]
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| 06.02.2009 |
Longshots #166 - Nancy Pearl Discusses Her Summer Reading
Sarah talks with Nancy Pearl, noted librarian, author, consultant and action figure! Always happy to recommend good books, Nancy shares some of her suggestions for summer reading by some of her favorite authors in fiction, light non-fiction, spy novels, historical mystery novels, and the male version of "chick lit." They also discuss this year's winner of the Pulitzer Prize in literature, for which Nancy was a judge. See Nancy's recommendations. [ Length: 15:50]
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| May |
| 05.27.2009 |
Longshots #165: Caribbean Libraries in the 21st Century
Sarah talks with librarians Cheryl Peltier-Davis and Shamin Renwick about the process of assembling their essay collection Caribbean Libraries in the 21st Century: Changes, Challenges, and Choices. Ms. Peltier-Davis and Ms. Renwick talk about the unique challenges they see facing Caribbean libraries, and how an increasingly electronic environment will affect them. They also discuss how libraries have come to fit into Caribbean society. [ Length: 15:57]
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| 05.22.2009 |
Longshots #164 - School Libraries Help More Than Just Students in Tough Times
Sarah talks with Lou Ann Jacobs, Legislative Function Representative for the Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA), about how school libraries can help ordinary people with jobs, how they can prepare students to keep up with the latest in technology, and the greater role that Illinois school libraries are playing in their communities. They also discuss the way school libraries are leading and providing resources for homework help. [ Length: 17:03]
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| 05.12.2009 |
Longshots #163 - Is the Internet a Great Tool of Democracy?
Sarah talks with Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Internet & American Life Project, about their renowned research on the social impact of the Internet (and why they give this information out for free), and reasons why librarians will survive in the new media ecosystem. [ Length: 17:13]
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| 05.08.2009 |
Longshots #162 - Roy Tennant
Sarah talks with Roy Tennant, Senior Program Officer at RLG Programs at the Programs and Research Division of OCLC, about digitizing library materials and how to get the community involved in the process. They also discuss the role that academic libraries and Google are playing in digitization trends. [ Length: 15:56]
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| April |
| 04.30.2009 |
Longshots #161 - Naomi Tutu
Sarah talks with Naomi Tutu, daughter of South African Archbishop, Desmond Tutu, who is the Program Coordinator for The Race Relations Institute at Fisk University in Tennessee. [ Length: 16:00]
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| 04.23.2009 |
Longshots #160 - Saving Money at the Library
Sarah talks to Jane Chesnutt, Editor-in-Chief of Woman's Day magazine, about ways people use libraries during a recession. They also talk about the Woman's Day essay contest covering how women are using the library to save money. [ Length: 17:11]
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| 04.16.2009 |
Longshots #159 - Selecting the 2009 Carnegie Medal Winner
Sarah speaks with the Margaret Tice, the Chair of the 2009 Carnegie Medal Jury, about this distinguished award given for excellence in children's video. They also discuss the selection process, the history of this award, Tice's experience serving on the committee, as well as this year's winners, Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly of Weston Woods Studios, producers of March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World. [ Length: 18:11]
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| 04.16.2009 |
Longshots #158 - Selecting the 2009 Newbery Medal Winner
Chair of the 2009 Newbery Medal Jury Rose Trevino discusses the world's oldest award for children's books which is given to an author for the most distinguished contribution in literature for children, including the selection process, serving on the committee, and the history of the award. She also talks about the 2009 winner, The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. [ Length: 15:23]
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| 04.16.2009 |
Longshots #157 - Selecting a Caldecott Medal Winner
Chair of the 2009 Caldecott Selection Committee Nell Colburn shares the history Caldecott Medal, which is given to the most distinguished American picture book for children. She also covers the award process, serving on the committee, and the 2009 winner, The House in the Night, illustrated by Beth Krommes and written by Susan Marie Swanson. [ Length: 16:29]
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| 04.10.2009 |
Longshots #156 - How To Be an Effective Library Trustee
Learn the ins and outs of being a library trustee, including the process of recruiting a new library director, the duties of trustees, and available training for this important position. Also get tips for keeping your finger on the pulse of your community from long time Morton Grove Public Library Trustee Estelle Cooperman. [ Length: 15:41]
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| 04.03.2009 |
Longshots #155 - Making the Academic Library Relevant
Listen in on Sarah's conversation with Patrick Dawson, the new Dean of Libraries at Northern Illinois University, as they discuss the future of academic libraries. Hear Dawson's thoughts supporting Latino studies, digitization, and making the library relevant to students. [ Length: 16:38]
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| March |
| 03.27.2009 |
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| 03.27.2009 |
Longshots #153 - A Super School Superintendent Inspires Library Card Sign-up
When Dr. Jose Torres came on board as the Superintendent of School District U-46 in August 2008, he was eager to work with the Gail Borden Public Library District on their marketing campaign to increase library card ownership for students. Sarah talks with Denise Raleigh, director of marketing, development and communications at Gail Borden, about the campaign that earned the 2009 North Suburban Library System Marketing Award. [ Length: 15:35]
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| 03.27.2009 |
Longshots #152 - Building a Community of Teen Learners and Readers
Zion-Benton Township High School was honored with the 2009 NSLS Innovation Award for their “Read, Write, Achieve” project. Sarah speaks with Debra Will, Instructional Materials Center coordinator, about the creative partnerships and programs that drove improved literacy across the community. [ Length: 17:36]
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| 03.27.2009 |
Longshots #151 - Stories Behind an Award-winning Library and its Deep Community Roots
It has been an extraordinary year for an extraordinary library, as the Skokie Public Library was honored with the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, and the NSLS Library of the Year Award. Executive Director Carolyn Anthony shares with Sarah a number of the community projects developed to serve this vibrant community where over 90 languages are spoken at home. [ Length: 16:16]
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| 03.19.2009 |
Longshots #150 - Building a Better Future with Public and School Library Partnerships
Sarah and author Tasha Squires discuss the many benefits of strong public-school library partnerships. Tasha shares examples of partnership successes that have provided improved learning opportunities with savings for libraries in both time and money. Tasha is a Young Adult Consultant at the Shorewood-Troy Public Library District, and author of the new book, "Library Partnerships: Making Connections Between School and Public Libraries." [ Length: 15:29]
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| 03.12.2009 |
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| 03.06.2009 |
Longshots #148 - Free Electronic Publishing Available to All Authors
Calling all unpublished authors! Readerjack.com makes publishing available to all authors with zero financial output. Hear Sarah's interview wit Darcy Frunchak, CEO of Readerjack.com, and Chelsea Baker, Readerjack's head librarian, to find out how this e-publisher supports contributing authors. [ Length: 16:20]
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| February |
| 02.27.2009 |
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| 02.20.2009 |
Longshots #145 - Megan Fox
Sarah talks with Megan Fox, Associate Director of Technology and Special Projects at Simmons College Library in Boston, MA. [ Length: 15:56]
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| 02.20.2009 |
Longshots #146 - Courtney Greene
Sarah talks with Courtney Greene, Instruction and Online
Learning Librarian at DePaul University, and an experienced user of Camtasia software. [ Length: 18:46]
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| 02.13.2009 |
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| 02.06.2009 |
Longshots #143 - Randall Gibson
Sarah talks with Randall Gibson, president of PSA Dewberry, a national architectural and engineering practice specializing in library construction. [ Length: 17:22]
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| 02.05.2009 |
Longshots #142 - Rick McCarthy
Sarah talks with Rick McCarthy, AIA., Principal and Team Leader for Burnidge Cassell Associates' Library Studio. [ Length: 16:00]
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| January |
| 01.30.2009 |
Longshots #141 - Sarah Houghton-Jan
Sarah talks with Sarah Houghton-Jan, Digital Futures manager for the San Jose Public Library, consultant for the InfoPeople project, and speaker at international and online events for libraries and other institutions. [ Length: 15:41]
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| 01.23.2009 |
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| 01.23.2009 |
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| 01.16.2009 |
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| 01.09.2009 |
Longshots #136 - Kay Speyer
Sarah talks with Kay Speyer, director of Human Resources at the Oak Park Public Library District in Oak Park, IL, who specializes in HR work in the corporate sector, about behavioral interviewing. [ Length: 16:43]
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| 01.09.2009 |
Longshots #137 - Marianne Rowe-Dimas
Sarah talks with Marianne Rowe-Dimas, owner of the ImageFactory. Marianne is also a business and communications trainer, and teaches locally at Harper College in Palatine, IL. In this episode, Sarah talks with Marianne about essential business etiquette. [ Length: 15:50]
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| 01.02.2009 |
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Welcome, Guest
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Sarah Long's podcast, "Longshots," explores the world of libraries through interviews with key library figures and commentary on issues that matter to libraries.