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.

Notes:

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/   

Richard or Richy Misilei is a Lead Coach at Connected Communities in Auckland Council, which includes libraries.

He’s also immediate Past President of LIANZA the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa.

In this episode, we talk about his journey into libraries, his faith and what he learned as President of LIANZA.

In this episode I talk with the irrepressible library advocate Kyleigh Langrick.

Kyleigh has recently joined Vision Australia as Coordinator Children and Young People, Library Services.

She shares her passions from philosophy to libraries, to stand up comedy and business advice.

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Erin Cairney is Director of AI Trust and Integrity at Onit, based in Auckland New Zealand Aotearoa.

Previously a law library manager and President of the New Zealand Law Librarians Association, Erin’s curiosity and commitment to learning has led her into a leadership role in AI.

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Noah Lenstra is Associate Professor of Library and Information Science at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA.

We talk about his journey into library research, his passion for community collaboration and the benefits of being a library dreamer and schemer.

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