Let's Talk Libraries

Vicki McDonald recently became Chief Executive Officer at State Library Victoria, Australia, after 10 years as State Librarian and CEO of The State Library of Queensland.

In this episode, Vicki reflects on her extensive career in libraries and shares some of her thoughts and ideas for the future. 

Zoe Cornelius and Ariana Blowers are Prison Librarians at Mount Eden Prison in Auckland, Aotearoa, New Zealand.

In this episode they give us a glimpse into what it is like to be a prison librarian and why they find their roles so rewarding.

Med Kharbach is a Moroccan-Canadian author, teacher and researcher working at the intersection of AI, literacy and teaching practice.

Med has created many practical AI resources for teachers and has now turned his hand to librarians. He describes librarians as potential AI Literacy leaders.

He has created a curated guide of practical AI resources for librarians which we hope you will engage with and give feedback and input so it will evolve and include international resources.

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Med's LinkedIn

AI for Librarians Guide

Andy Fenton is Chairman and Founder of Recollect, New Zealand Micrographic Services and Desk Top Imaging.

In this episode Andy shares his experiences into libraries, his passion for libraries and archives and his thoughts on advocacy.

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LinkedIn profile

NZMS website    

Recollect website

Rachel Esson is Te Pouhuaki, National Librarian at Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, National Library of New Zealand.

In this episode Rachel shares her journey into libraries, her role at National Library and some thoughts on the future of the National Library and the library sector.

Nicola Andrews is the Open Education Librarian at the University of San Francisco and a passionate advocate for inclusion and indigenous librarianship.

In this episode Nicky takes us through her journey into libraries from her first experiences in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland New Zealand to her studies and professional roles in the USA.

Stay tuned for the additional recording at the end where Nicky shares some of the projects she’s been working on particularly in regard to indigenous issues.

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Emilia Bell is Manager Research and Digital Services at Murdoch University Library in Perth Western Australia and a director on several boards including ALIA, The Australian Library and Information Association.

In this episode Emilia shares their achievements, struggles and inclusive values based approach to librarianship and leadership.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliabell/

R. David Lankes is the Virginia and Charles Bowden Professor of Librarianship at the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Information.

In this episode, David talks about his journey into libraries, shares his views on the roles and challenges of libraries today and his optimism for the future of libraries in empowering their communities.

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-david-lankes/

Simon Polson is Executive Director, National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA).

A trained musicologist and experienced archival researcher and lecturer, Simon has had an interesting journey into libraries and is a passionate advocate.

In this episode we talk about Simon’s background, his work at NSLA and what the future of libraries might hold.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonpolson/ 

https://www.nsla.org.au/

In this episode I catch up with Natalie Hauff again.

Natalie is Deputy Director of Innovation at Charlston County Public Library in South Carolina, USA.

We talk about digital inclusion, the Low Country Digital Equity Coalition and the challenges and opportunities facing libraries today.

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Contact details for Natalie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliehauff/  

Low Country Digital Equity Coalition: https://lowcountrydec.com/      

NDIA National Digital Inclusion Alliance: https://www.digitalinclusion.org/resources/