The Library Pros

This could be the funniest episode we have done to date.  Maurice Coleman, host of the great library podcast “T is for Training” joined the boys via Google Hangouts.  Maurice Coleman is the Technical Trainer at the Harford County (Maryland) Public Library.  He is a funny guy and his podcast is a must listen.  His show’s webpage is tisfortraining.wordpress.com.  Enjoy this fun episode!!!

T is for Training Twitter        T is for Training Facebook

John Jermain Library in historic Sag Harbor, New York is beautiful building.  Grand entryway with a domed ceiling, beautiful stone work, marvelous woodworking and furniture and extremely historic.  But if you want to connect to wifi, well that is a challenge!  Join Chris and Bob as we speak to Eric Cohen, the Coordinator of Technology and Media as we learn about the history of the building, the challenges of working in the old structure and how a modern renovation effects a building that is over 100 years old.

Ed Rossman, Adult Services Librarian at the Shaker Heights Public LIbrary joined us via Google Hangouts to talk about alternative ways libraries can raise additional revenue.  His experience in the communications field has helped him invent new ways libraries can raise revenue and even build revenue streams.  He is the author of the book 40+ Revenue Sources for Librarys and Non-Profits.  It is available on Amazon or through the ALA in the link below

Ed’s Linkdin

Order his book 40+ Revenue Sources for Libraries and Non-Profits Here

Ed’s Facebook

Chad Mairn, Librarian at the St. Petersburg College Innovation Lab joined Chris and Bob via Google Hangouts to talk about a number of interesting things.  Chad was a speaker in a TED-X talk in 2015 and he spoke to us about innovation, what it means to innovate and see that creative spark come alive in patrons and students.  He also talked about the various partnerships he has developed with various organizations and groups, including NASA!  Chad has a varied background and even plays drums in 2 bands.  See some of the things Chad is involved in!

St. Petersburg College Innovation Lab’s Tumblr Page

The Innovation Lab’s Facebook Page

Chad’s TED-X Talk

Chad’s project at Library of Congress

SPC Innovation Grant

Curiosity Creates Grant from the Walt Disney Company

Chad’s Mentor John Iliff

Maker Boot Camp Documentary

Chad’s Band Low Season

Chad’s Band Fowler’s Bluff

Libraries and privacy go hand in hand, especially in the digital world we live in. Alison Macrina is a digital privacy expert and the Director of the Library Freedom Project appeared via FaceTime to talk about different ways libraries can protect their patrons digitally along with talking about browser safety!  

Have you heard of Do Space in Omaha Nebraska?  You should!  Rebecca Stavick is a Librarian, Civic Hacker, Maker, and the Executive Director of Do Space.  Rebecca comes to us via FaceTime from Omaha and chats about what happens at Do Space, a unique community based and privately funded space for anyone to have access to computers and maker equipment.  Do Space also provides classes for coding and other digital media.  Rebecca is providing exposure and access – bridging the “digital divide”.  She also talks to TLP about what libraries can do to bridge that divide and provide services to patrons without breaking the budget!

Rebecca Stavick

Do Space Omaha, Nebraska

David Lee King, the Digital Services Director at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library joined the podcast via Google Hangout.  David is also an author of both books and many journal articles.  He spoke to TLP about libraries and social media, UX, emerging technologies and sound recording!  David also talks about knowing the community you serve.  Come give a listen to a fun episode!

 www.davidleeking.com

This episode brought a convergence of podcasters together to talk about the craft with Matt Enis from Library Journal.  Chris, along with our first guest Ellen Druda, wrote an article about how to build a podcast and this episode is a discussion in connection with that article.  TLP was also lucky enough to have Chris Kretz, our guest from episode 6 who is the co-host of The Long Island History Project podcast.  We talked podcasting “nuts and bolts” along with some fun suggestions and tips.  Who knows, maybe Matt became inspired to start a Library Journal podcast.  Anyone have any names?

Ellen Druda’s podcast In the Stacks

Chris Kretz’s podcast The Long Island History Project  

Gina Millsap, Chief Executive Officer of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (2016 Library of the year) joined the podcast via Facetime.  Chris spoke to Gina about the various innovative programs her library offers to their community.  From book mobiles to mobile “Learn and Play Bus” and other inspirational concepts, Gina and Chris discuss the UX (User Experience) and how we can all benefit from it.

tscpl.org

Chris and special guest host Jeff Stratter from Salmon Library fame video chatted with Deana Brown who is a  Librarian and Associate Professor at Boise State University.  Deana spoke to Chris and Jeff about her efforts in making in Idaho with the Idaho Library Association’s Maker Committee along with all the triumphs and failures along the way.  We had a great discussion and, as if we needed to say it, Jeff Hutter was a great stand in co-host while Bob was out saving “Cyberspace”.