Episode 26: Conference Call. There is little doubt that the American Library Association‘s (ALA’s) annual conference is one of the most enlightening and inspiring experiences for those whose professional lives intersect with the world of libraries. Through its stellar selection of motivating speakers, educational workshops, special events and exhibits, this year’s ALA conference spotlighted the sweeping influence and educational role of today’s libraries. In this episode of HiJinx we go on-site to the 2019 conference in Washington D.C. to talk with a few people who attended to learn, a few who sought to share their talents, and a few who inspired. Guests, in their order of interview (with minute mark indicated) are as follows:

2:35 – Matthew Murray – Co-Organizer, Zine Pavilion

10:19 – Christie Lassen, Director, Communications and Partnerships. HCLS

15:51 – Wiley Barnes – Chickasaw Press (publisher)

21:08 – Dr. Carla Hayden – Librarian of Congress

24:56 – Zack Smedley – Author “Deposing Nathan”

38:07 – Rohini Gupta (Adult Curriculum Specialist) and Vera Davies (Senior Materials Specialist), HCLS

42:37 – Tonya Kennon, President & CEO, HCLS

48:28 – Sarah Woodruff – Simon & Schuster, (publisher)

50:17 – Pia Flemond – Inhabitmedia (publisher)

51:27 – Ann Ford – Midwest Tape, vendor

53:48 – Gareth Hinds – Author Illustrator, “The Illiad”

56:49 – Loida Garcia-Febo – President, American Library Association