The Library Pros

This final part of the episode allowed Chris to speak exclusively with Beth Lathrop from the Strong National Museum of Play. We find out more about the library, it’s collection and take a trip down memory lane as Chris tried to wrap his head around how awesome the museum is. Learn about the Toy Hall of Fame, pinball, gaming systems and the vast print collection of catalogs that the museum holds.

In Part 2, Chris speaks with Jill Hurst Wahl, a professor at Syracuse University’s iSchool and Producer of the podcast T is for Training, along with Carl Gouveia, Director of the Seymour Library in Brockport, New York and Beth Lathrop, the Director of Libraries at the Strong National Museum of Play. Each shares their feelings about the NYLA conference. Jill talks about some of the amazing things she is doing with iSchool, Carl talks about his lecture regarding other ways to fundraise other than bake and book sales that have been a success at Seymour Library and Beth (who is heavily featured in part 3 of this episode) talks about her position at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester New York.

Chris attended the New York Library Association (NYLA) Conference in Rochester, New York.  NYLA allowed Chris to set up and podcast. There were so many interesting guests, that we had to split this episode into 3 parts.  The first of the three has guests Barron Angell, Librarian and Program Coordinator for Teen Programs from the Florida Public Library in Florida New York along with Melissa and Cameron Tidd.  Melissa is a Clerk at the Goshen Public Library and at the time of the recording, a library science student at Syracuse University’s iSchool. Cameron, although not working in the library field, is an information technology professional at Technically Created in Goshen, New York.  The three share their views and experiences both at NYLA’s conference and on what it means to work in Libraryland.

Florida Public Library

Goshen Public Library

Michelle Arbuckle joined Chris and Bob via Google Hangouts from Toronto, Ontario! Michelle is the Director of Member Engagement and Education at the Ontario Library Association and co-host of the podcast “Libraryland Loves”. She is involved in planning conferences for their members. She spoke about the top skills ALL librarians need to know!! So have a laugh with Chris, Bob and Michelle!!

Canadian Superconference 2019

Libraryland Loves Podcast

Ontario Library Association

Chris and Bob reached around to the other side of the globe to speak to the third of our “Awesome Sallys”.  Sally Pewhairangi joined us from New Zealand via Google Hangouts.  Sally  has worn many hats in “Libraryland” and is now has a website thelibraryboss.com that is her way of sharing her experiences and gives librarians the tools to embrace digital sources and literacy.  She also consults on library related areas.  You can also find her on the Mighty Networks App for IOS and Android.  Sally is a dynamic speaker and it was a pleasure to have her on the podcast.

thelibraryboss.com

findingheroes.co.nz

Twitter: @sallyheroes

Chris and Bob were invited back to the Long Island Library Resources Council Annual Conference on Libraries and the Future. This is their 27th year holding this conference for the libraries of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, on Long Island.  We had 8 guests appear with us either talking about their libraries or about the importance of libraries in the future.  Keep an ear out as we will have some of these guests on again to feature their work.  Here is a list of guests who spoke to us:

Tim Spindler, Director of LILRC

Chris Kretz, Librarian at Stony Brook University and Co-host of the podcast “The Long Island History Project” and “The Radio Tower”

Charlene Muir, Assistant Director of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Theresa Schwinn, Local History Librarian at the Huntington Public Library

Natalie Korsavidis, Head of Local History at the Farmingdale Public Library

Albert Tabtonti, Teen Services Librarian at the Freeport Memorial Library

Professor Sally Stieglitz, Adelphi University

Syntychia R. Kendrick-Samuel, Head of Young Adult Services, Uniondale Free Library

David Beard, Former Deputy Editor for the National Journal

Mary Glendening, Director of the Middletown Free Library joined Chris and Bob to talk libraries and makerspaces (is it one word or two?) .  The Middletown Free Library is located just outside of Philadelphia and has a great makerspace that doesn’t just focus on the high tech end of making.  We even talk about attracting adults to the makerspace.  Chris and Mary get a little geeky talking about the Carvey CNC machine too!!  Mary has authored 2 books Video Games to Real Life and Makerspace Sound and Music Projects for All Ages.

Makerspace Sound and Music Projects for All Ages

From Video Games to Real Life

Well, this happened!  Our 50th episode.  Nobody thought we would make it this far and here we are.  So to completely turn things on their ear, we have flipped the script and asked Sally Turbitt from TurbittNDuck podcasting fame to turn the tables on Chris and Bob and ask them the questions that you, the listener submitted on Facebook and Twitter.  Sally even tortures the boys with the 032 list!!  So sit back, grab a beverage and take a listen.  This was a good time!!

Sally’s Blog

Turbitt N Duck, The Podcast!

The Library Boss blog (who will appear on our show on Episode 53!)

Nancy Evans, Head of Young Adult Services at the Levittown Public Library and 2017 Mover and Shaker came to The Booth and spoke with Chris about her innovative program Strong Girls School.  This program empowers teen girls and Nancy talks about her inspiration for the program and how it came from a simple writing program.  The program has been powerful enough to impact the lives of the girls who attend it.  Nancy also talks about her experiences with Mary K. Chelton, the co-founder of VOYA Magazine.  We also talk about The Levittown Library and working with the public.

https://bit.ly/2Qxxq8K

Chris sat down with Laura Solomon, Library Services Manager at Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN).  Laura has been involved to provide services to libraries all over Ohio, from tech support to broadband connections to rural libraries.  She is also the Web Developer for OPLIN.  We talk about social media do’s and don’ts and along with her experiences as web manager.

https://www.oplin.ohio.gov/

Laura’s Amazon page for all of her books:

https://amzn.to/2MzWtoB