The Library is Open

Marshall Breeding is back for another episode of The Library is Open Podcast! This time, we are talking all about AspenCon 2025 that was held in Nashville, Tennessee! In this episode, Marshall talks about being a Nashville local, gives an overview of his keynote presentation at AspenCon2025, his thoughts on the conference and growth of the Aspen Community.

You can watch the entire AspenCon2025 recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/@AspenLibraryCommunity

You can take Marshall's Library Technology Guides 2025 Library AutomationPerceptions Survey here:

https://librarytechnology.org/perceptions/2025/invite/

In our latest episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we talk with Toby Riesterer: Videographer, Owner of Riesterer Productions, and Digital Media Specialist at Pasco County Libraries in Florida. In this episode, Toby shares his love for video production and unique journey to becoming a library videographer. He gives insight into why videography is a critical component of library marketing and advocacy, thoughts on crafting an effective message, and some of his favorite projects. Toby also shares how libraries who don't have access to professional videography resources can still effectively create video content.

Visit Riesterer Productions here: https://riestererproductions.com/

Connect with Toby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-riesterer/

Welcome to another episode of The Library is Open Podcast! In this episode, we talk to Sarah Lane, Information Services Librarian at the Des Moines Public Library! Sarah is also the co-host of the Des Moines Public Library Podcast "Beyond the Shelves". Sarah shares what she's reading, how she got into librarianship, and dives deep into all things podcasting!

Learn more about the Beyond the Shelves podcast here: https://www.dmpl.org/explore/library-publications/dmpl-podcast%EF%BB%BF

It's that time of year again—back to school!!! In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we welcome back Telishia "Tee" Murray, Director of Library and Learning Resources at Galveston College's David Glenn Hunt Memorial Library to talk about all things back to school. Tee shares the months-long prep that goes on to ensure student success; the data and reporting processes her library implements to produce comprehensive reports; and the programming and outreach initiatives library staff use to welcome students into the library and create a safe, nurturing space.

Learn more about the library's Data Dashboard here: https://library.gc.edu/data-dashboard/home

Follow Galveston College Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galvestoncollegelibrary

In this episode of the Library is Open podcast, we welcome return guest Marshall Breeding to talk about his experience at the American Library Association Annual Conference 2025, his annual Library Perceptions Survey, and other industry insights!!

In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, Jessie and Elise are at ALA Annual 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!! They talk about their conference highlights, exciting Koha upgrades, Philly adventures, and so much more!!

Thank you so much to the ALA Podcast recording crew who helped make this recording possible!!

Welcome to Part Three of our three-part series on ByWater Solutions partners who were honored as Library Journal Movers and Shakers for 2025!

In this episode, meet Jen Park, Government Relations Specialist, Ramapo Catskill Library System, Middletown, NY. We discuss Jen's unique role as a government liaison within the public library system, how we can all make an impact for library advocacy, and her experiencing being honored as a Mover and Shaker!

Read Jen's Mover and Shaker feature here: https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/jen-park-movers-shakers-2025-advocates

Join us for Part 2 of our three-part series on ByWater partners that were named as Library Journal Movers and Shakers 2025!

In this episode, Meet Jason Homer, the Executive Director of the Worcester Public Library in Massachusetts.

Jason shares his unique path to librarianship, his experience leading a library in a rich and vibrant multicultural community, creating a safe space for library staff and users, and so much more! Read more about Jason's achievements in the Library Journal Movers and Shakers piece

Learn more about the Wocester Public Library.

Reach out to Jason on LinkedIn!!

Welcome to our three-part series on ByWater partners that were named as Library Journal Movers and Shakers 2025!

First up, meet Leah Gregory, School Library Membership Coordinator at the Illinois Heartland Library System. Leah was honored in the Advocates category, and is referred to as the "Librarian's Librarian" for her work supporting school librarians all across Illinois!

In this episode, we discuss Leah's unexpected career trajectory to librarianship, her advocacy and support work at the Illinois Heartland Library System, and her experience being named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker!

You won't want to miss this episode!!

Listen to the You Can't Shelve this Podcast here!

Reach out to Leah at: [email protected]

In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we have return guest Brian Pichman and ByWater Aspen Sales Consultant Bill Kessler to talk about all things Computers in Libraries 2025! Brian and Bill both attended and presented at the conference, so we wanted to discuss their key takeaways and highlights from the event.

Learn more about our Digital Defense: Strengthening Library Cybersecurity Webinar Series.