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The Library is Open

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A podcast for people interested in Libraries and Open Source Communities.

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Marshall Breeding's PLA 2024 Wrap-Up! The Library is...

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2024/04/23

Guess who's back?! Marshall Breeding of Library Technology Guides! Marshall joins us on this episode of the podcast to discuss the trends and topics that were at the forefront of this year's Public Library Association 2024 Conference, as well as the fun events! Follow Marshall at librarytechnology.org

21:41

HAPPY 15TH BIRTHDAY, BYWATER! Brendan Gallagher and...

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2024/03/04

It's ByWater Solutions' 15th Anniversary!!! What better way to celebrate 15 years of extraordinary service to libraries by talking with ByWater Solutions founders Brendan Gallagher and Nathan Curulla. In this episode, we discuss the ByWater Solutions origin story, starting and growing a business with your best friend, and hopes for ByWaters' future.

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Telishia "Tee" Murray--The Library is Open Ep. 37

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2023/11/06

In our latest episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we chat with one of our good friends Telishia "Tee" Murray, Director of Library and Learning Resources at Galveston College in Texas. Tee shares about her path to becoming a librarian, her unique experiences serving as both a public library and academic library director under the age of 40, her love of Koha and the Open Source Community, and so much more! You won't want to miss this episode!Follow the Galveston College Library here:

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Library Joy with Mychal Threets--The Library is Open...

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2023/10/11

On today's episode of the Library is Open Podcast, we have the joy and honor of talking with Mychal Threets!! Mychal is a Supervisory Librarian at the Solano County Library in California. He has become a social media sensation and won over countless followers for his heartwarming and authentic stories about his interactions with library users. In this episode, we dive deeper into Mychal's journey to becoming a librarian, his experience being a social media superstar, his struggles with

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Ep. 35--Christopher Brannon and George Williams

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2023/09/15

Today, we have two special guests you may recognize from the koha-US Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training videos, Christopher Brannon of the Coeur d'Alene Public Library and George Williams of NEKLS (Northeast Kansas Library System). They share their journeys into the library world, their passion for the Koha Community, and why the upcoming Koha-US Conference is going to be so amazing!Watch the Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training videos and livestream from the Koha-US Conference here:

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Jessica Zairo and Kelly McElligott--The Library is...

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2023/08/10

Chances are, if you are a ByWater partner, have attended a library conference, or are part of the Koha Community, you have seen Jessie and Kelly. For those who may not know this dynamic duo, Kelly is the Library Accounts Coordinator at ByWater Solutions and Jessie is the Director of Library Sales and Outreach at ByWater Solutions. For four years, Jessie and Kelly have hosted a weekly web series called Monday Minutes where they give short tutorials on various Koha topics. In this episode of The

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The Memeing Librarian--The Library is Open Ep. 33

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2023/07/19

We are THRILLED to have a library social media icon on the podcast: The Memeing Librarian! In this episode, we explore the evolution of the Memeing Librarian from a modest library meme account to a full-fledged social media titan! We also have some real talk about book censorship, the issues libraries are facing today, and the ever-evolving nature of social media and its power to create community. Follow The Memeing Librarian! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the_memeing_librarian/Twitter:

35:52

Rebecca Glasgow and Tara Radniecki of the DeLaMare...

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2023/06/28

Welcome to a new season of The Library is Open Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Rebecca Glasgow and Tara Radniecki of the DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library at the University of Nevada, Reno! At the 2023 Computers in Libraries Conference, Tara and Rebecca gave a presentation on Course Management Learning Systems for Makerspace Training. We wanted to dive deeper into how Rebecca and Tara open sourced course content to train students and volunteers to use the Makerspace.Resources: Box

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Mitchell Davis - The Library is Open ep. 31

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2022/01/03

We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! This session features an interview with Mitchell Davis, Senior Director at BiblioLabs. Today we will be talking about the power of creativity, innovation, and of course our love for libraries. Mitchell is a believer in the power of reading and the power of creativity and brings a love for both to his current role partnering with libraries.Indie Author Project: Connecting Indie Authors, Libraries and

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Justin Hoenke - The Library is Open ep. 30

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2021/08/30

We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! This session features an interview with Justin Hoenke. Justin is the Team Leader: Libraries & Community Spaces at Wellington City Council in New Zealand. Justin and Jessie talk about libraries, communities and most importantly kindness. Justin is a community focused librarian & manager who believes that when we all respect each other, work together, and have honest communication that we can accomplish the most

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Mark Noble - The Library is Open ep. 29 -

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2021/06/29

We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! This session features an interview with Mark Noble, Aspen Discovery Team Lead at ByWater Solutions. Mark and Jessie talk about the future of open-source discovery, the global community and what’s on the roadmap for Aspen Discovery in this episode!About Mark NobleMark graduated with a degree in Architectural Engineering, but moved immediately into software development. More than half his career has been spent building

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Angie Drobnic Holan - The Library is Open ep. 28 -

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2021/05/26

We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! This session features an interview with Angie Drobnic Holan, editor-in-chief at PolitiFact. Angie and Jessie talk about misinformation, tools to organize and keep accurate records, partnerships to help stop the spread of misinformation online, and educating people to distinguish between truth and rumors.About Angie Drobnic HolanAngie has extensive experience fact-checking the presidency, Congress and political campaigns,

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JP Porcaro - The Library is Open ep. 27 -

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2021/02/11

We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! This session features an interview with JP Porcaro, Director, Free Public Library & Cultural Center of Bayonne. JP and Jessie talk about everything libraries, lifelong learning, communities, and just why libraries are the cornerstone of a child’s learning process.About JP PorcaroJP was an American Library Association Presidential Candidate in 2016-2017 and serves as an EveryLibrary Senior Advisor.Follow JP on

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R. David Lankes - The Library is Open ep. 26 -

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2020/12/10

We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! This session features an interview with R. David Lankes, he is the director of the University of South Carolina’s School of Information Science, and recipient of the American Library Association’s 2016 Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship.About R. David LankesR. David Lankes is a professor and the director of the University of South Carolina’s School of Information Science. Lankes has always been interested in

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Jessamyn West - The Library is Open ep. 25 -

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2020/11/10

We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! This session features an interview with Jessamyn West, a librarian and community technologist living in central Vermont. Jessamyn returns to the Library is Open Podcast to chat about how librarians are adapting during the pandemic, tools she uses to help with technology needs in her community, what skills librarians need to adapt to the environment we are currently living in, and finding your personal center.What’s

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The Do Space Team - The Library is Open ep. 24 -

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2020/06/15

We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! This session features an interview with Michael Sauers, Director of Technology and Allison Sillik, Director of Community Learning at Do Space, a community technology library in Omaha, Nebraska. Listen as Michael, Allison and Jessie discuss their digital presence and how they are spreading the technology learning experience to their community.About Do SpaceThe future belongs to those who understand technology, and the only

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David Lee King - The Library is Open ep. 23 -

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2020/05/05

We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! Today’s session features an interview with David Lee King. David is the Digital Services Director at Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. Listen as David and Jessie discuss digital experiences during the pandemic, emerging technologies and what they see the library digital experience being in 2030.About David Lee KingDavid Lee King is the Digital Services Director at Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, where

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Cheryl Gould - The Library is Open ep. 22 -

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2020/04/24

We are happy to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! Today’s session features an interview with Cheryl Gould, learning facilitator and training consultant with Fully Engaged Libraries. Listen as Jessie, Nate and Cheryl discuss change management, communication methods, invigorating organizational culture and preparing for the unexpected.About Cheryl GouldCheryl Gould is a learning facilitator and training consultant who believes in the transformative role libraries can play in

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Nancy Pearl - The Library is Open ep. 21 -

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2020/03/09

We are happy to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! Today’s session features an interview with Nancy Pearl, a best-selling author, librarian, literary critic and READING ENTHUSIAST. Listen as Jessie and Nancy discuss the different facets of reading, why libraries matter, and of course her love of books.About Nancy PearlNancy Pearl regularly speaks about the importance and pleasure of reading at libraries, literacy organizations, and community groups around the world. She can

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Marshall Breeding - The Library is Open ep. 20 -

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2020/02/10

We are happy to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! Today’s session features an interview with Marshall Breeding, an independent consultant, speaker, and the author of Library Technology Guides. Listen as Jessie and Marshall discuss the current ILS landscape and the Open Source Community.About Marshall BreedingMarshall Breeding is an independent consultant, speaker, and author. He is the creator and editor of Library Technology Guides and the libraries.org online directory of

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