Microsoft Libraries and Museums Podcast

Kurt De Belder has been leading the University of Leiden library for 15 years, overseeing a huge expansion of their open access policy, social media operations, and international collaborations. As University Librarian and Director of Leiden University Libraries & Leiden University Press, de Belder has continually innovated in how information is accessed and shared. He has experience working in libraries on both sides of the Atlantic and shares that perspective in this interview. 

Listen to our conversation, plus, commentary by Catherine Devine, Global Business Strategy Leader for Libraries and Museums at Microsoft.

Link to the full transcript: https://bit.ly/35wXji5

When the doors of the Canadian Museum of Human Rights opened in 2014, Scott Gillam and his team created a museum experience infused with digital. However, they went beyond tech for tech’s sake and have prioritized creating experiences that are inclusive and accessible.  This has included universal key pads, 3D photographs, immersive technology,  gesture-based technology, and more. Gillam, Manager of Digital Platforms, and his team see inclusive design as a vehicle to tell stories and elevate the experience for everyone.

Listen to our conversation to hear how they evolve with technology, plus, commentary by Catherine Devine, Global Business Strategy Leader for Libraries and Museums.

Link to the full transcript: https://bit.ly/3oCky1v

Merete Sanderhoff arrived at the Statens Museum for Kunst, in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2007 with the charge of “doing something digital with the collection.” Since then, she has tinkered, toyed, expanded, and solidified the role digital plays at her museum. As Curator and Senior Advisor of Digital Museum Practice, Sanderhoff has overseen the digitization of 50,000+ artworks, the creation of numerous apps and interactive, as well as the use of artificial intelligence. She also started her own conference dedicated to inspiring others to digitize cultural heritage.

Listen to our conversation, plus, commentary by Catherine Devine, Global Business Strategy Leader for Libraries and Museums at Microsoft.

Link to the full transcript: https://bit.ly/3oEJaa1

Welcome to the new Microsoft Libraries and Museums Podcast! This show is dedicated to exploring the journey of digital transformation in museums and libraries from around the world. These interviews will explore emerging trends and common pitfalls, as well as revealing critical truths about digital change. The show is hosted by Emily Kotecki and produced by Microsoft's Catherine Devine, Global Business Strategy Leader – Libraries and Museums.

The first full episode launches December 14. New interviews will be posted every Monday and can be found wherever you listen to your podcasts.