Podcasts about library director

Libraries have long been pillars of knowledge, community,and accessibility, but as the world shifts toward digital media and instant information, their role is evolving. In this episode, Reimagining Libraries, Director of Advocacy Sean McKenzie sits down with Jason Barnhardt and Malcolm Eaton from Praxis Consulting, along with Jeff Barber from the Regina Public Library, to explore the enduring value of libraries in today's society, both in larger cities and smaller communities.Both Jason and Malcolm were key players in a study SUMArecently hired Praxis Consulting to conduct into the provincial library system, and to make recommendations on what could be improved. Jeff has been the Library Director and CEO of the Regina Public Library since 2005 and has also worked within the Southeast regional library in Weyburn, been head of Access Services in the University of Saskatchewan, and is a past president of the Saskatchewan Library Association, as well as past Chair of the Canadian Urban Libraries Council.From ebooks to streaming services, technology has reshapedhow we access information, yet libraries continue to offer something irreplaceable. However, they are not without challenges. Funding remains an ongoing concern, and the demands on these institutions are increasing. What needs to change to ensure their future? This episode examines the essential services they provide, the unique structure of Saskatchewan's one-card system, and how regional collaboration ensures that resources remain available to as many people as possible. This discussion dives the pressing issues and possible solutions that could shape the next chapter of library services.

We discuss with Panora Public Library Director Molly Alan.

Churdan Library Director Shari Minnehan talks about impacts their library could see if the federal government follows through with reducing grants and funding streams that libraries receive.

Knoxville Public Library Director Ashley Miller discusses the library’s May calendar.

Catharine Findiesen Hays, Library Director at the Bixby Memorial Free Library in Vergennes, joins Kurt & Anthony to give talk about whats happening at the Library.

Knoxville Public Library Director Ashley Miller discusses the library April calendar and National Library Week.

Larissa and Mindy share the alternate entrance into the Warren County Public Library with the ongoing construction, talk celebrating National Library Week, ongoing activities and events for all ages, ways to check out books, music, magazines, movies, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

04/04/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by the Director of the Fargo Public Libraries, Tim Dirks. He talks about a bill in the ND Legislature that would restrict what he can do as a Library Director. Senate Bill 2307 would require public and school libraries to remove explicit content from main areas of the library to areas “not easily accessible” to minors. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Pella Public Library Director Tina Hertel discusses her first few months on the job.

The Sacramento Public Library Authority is governed by a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the County of Sacramento and the Cities of Citrus Heights, Galt, Isleton, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento. The purpose of the Sacramento Public Library Authority is to provide public library services that provide open access to diverse resources and ideas that inspire learning, promote reading, and enhance community life to all citizens in our member jurisdictions. The Sacramento Public Library Authority's governing board comprises representatives from each member jurisdiction based on population and includes all five members of the County Board of Supervisors, five council members from the City of Sacramento, two members from the City of Elk Grove, and one member from each city council for the Cities of Citrus Heights and Rancho Cordova. The Cities of Galt and Isleton are co-represented by a single council member currently from the City of Galt, with the City of Isleton serving as the alternate. The Library Director serves as the Authority's chief executive officer and as secretary of the governing board.

Season 3, Episode 11: It's ironic that Jennifer Nehls has an incredible story, because for the last nine years she has worked at the Melissa Public Library. Her plan going into college was to be a marine geoscientist. Now, she's the Library Director in Melissa. After sitting down and visiting with her, it's kind of hard to imagine her doing anything else, because Jennifer has a genuine heart for library services. She understands that it's more than books on a shelf. She'll quickly tell you that a library is a community within a community, and it's her mission to get the Melissa Public Library outside its walls. This is an engaging conversation with a woman who loves her job and the community she serves. #frontporchLinks:Melissa Public Library: WebsiteCity of Melissa: WebsiteMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com

Ashley Miller talks about her new role as Knoxville Public Library Director which she will step into the first week of April.

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message We often think of blood transfusion in units, or pints of blood. But that's not always the case. Sometimes it can be just a matter of a few tablespoons as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out when he paid a visit to the Library Director at the North Plains Public Library near Portland. 

Knoxville Public Library Director Roslin Thompson discusses the library’s March calendar.

This session shares the Joint Budget Listening Session held Saturday, March 8, 2025 Council Chambers. 8 of the 10 members participated along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen & School Supt Lucas Giguere.Brief statements by TA Hellen and Supt Giguere opened the session before going to the audience for questions and comments. More than 14 folks stepped up to comment or ask a question, some multiple questions. Felicia Oti, Library Director spoke to the work being done by the Library.Link to the Town page with the budget materials for both Town and School sides https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=500 The recording runs about 2 hours 7 minutes , so let's listen in.--------------Franklin TV video for viewing -> https://www.youtube.com/live/LlUDdpZqkNg?&t=13 My notes captured during the sessionhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1wBaFVj9_9K0Rj1z23CGl2--vaO0QsoIn/view?usp=drive_link Updated FY 2026 budget document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4593/2025-03-05-Town-Council-Preliminary-Budget-Presentation-v2 Citizen discounts and exemptions -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/4418/Local-and-State-Assistance-Programs-PDF You can find the collection of video, audio, and transcripts for the prior sessions here -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/02/joint-budget-listening-sessions-fy-2026.html -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio

Thanks to an amazing $5 million endowment announced just days ago, the transformation of Greenwich Library from a traditional library into a comprehensive cultural and educational center will pick up where Connecticut's most visited library left off with its recent "Reimagine" renovation project. So we'll call on the Library Director to expand on this news - and to let patrons and the public know what's in store for the future.

Thanks to an amazing $5 million endowment announced just days ago, the transformation of Greenwich Library from a traditional library into a comprehensive cultural and educational center will pick up where Connecticut's most visited library left off with its recent "Reimagine" renovation project. So we'll call on the Library Director to expand on this news - and to let patrons and the public know what's in store for the future. Then we'll welcome the entire leadership team from Impact Fairfield County. We'll talk about their 2nd Impactful Conversation of the 2024-2025 grant year on the topic of “Gaining Space for Mental Wellness,” exploring how peer pressure, isolation and attachment to technology are shaping children, families and local communities, and let you know how to get involved in - or support future activities. And we'll wrap things up with the CT Data Collaborative. The agency just released an important report on "How New Federal DOT Policy Would Disadvantage Connecticut, Especially Our Urban Centers.” So, we'll unpack that as well as examining highlights from their latest annual report. 

In today's conversation, the last in our Women in Theology series, we catch up with Regent's own Library Director and Professor of the History of Christianity, Dr. Cindy Aalders. Cindy has recently published her thesis as a monograph, The Spiritual Lives and Manuscript Cultures of Eighteenth-Century Women (2024). In this conversation, we delve into the archives and lives of Methodist, Baptist and Anglican women in the eighteenth century, seeking to understand their friendship, kinship and spiritual development as demonstrated in their letter-writing and diary entries. Cindy's work highlights the significant impact of women in relational spheres and religious communities. These women invested deeply in intergenerational friendships and spiritual kinship as they sought to be faithful to God. Cindy reminds us that we can learn much from them today as we strive to support one another in an increasingly isolated world. Cindy also shares her upcoming summer class, Children and Spiritual Identity (June 30–July 4).BioDr. Cindy Aalders is the Director of the John Richard Allison Library and Associate Professor of the History of Christianity at Regent College. She earned a Bachelor of Science from The King's University, a Master of Christian Studies and a Master of Theology in Spiritual Theology from Regent College. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy in History at the University of Oxford in 2014, focusing her research on eighteenth-century British women's spiritual lives and manuscript cultures. Cindy's doctoral thesis, The Spiritual Lives and Manuscript Cultures of Eighteenth-Century English Women, was recently released by Oxford University Press. She has just returned to Regent from research leave, where she focused on girlhood and religious life in the long eighteenth century, digging through various archives in the process!Cindy's PublicationsThe Spiritual Lives and Manuscript Cultures of Eighteenth-Century Women (2024)To Express the Ineffable: The Hymns and Spirituality of Anne Steele (2009)Previous Podcast AppearancesChild Centred Theology and the Spiritual Formation of Children in the 18th CenturyCalled to Be Friends (with Dr. David Robinson)Friendship Recentred (with Dr. Maxine Hancock)Puritan Treasures (with Jenny-lyn de Klerk)Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

This episode is sponsored by Brisk Teaching. To learn more and get started, visit www.briskteaching.com. What does it take to go from passionate educator to sought-after speaker? At TCEA 2025, I sat down with three incredible presenters to talk about their journey to success, the hustle behind the scenes, and how passion fuels everything we do. Along the way, our paths crossed, and now, we're officially “The Tech Thrillas”—a powerhouse team with more to come! Tune in for an inspiring conversation about growth, grit, and making an impact in the world of edtech. Buen Provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Jorge Valenzuela Jorge Valenzuela is a respected performance and education coach, author, and speaker at Lifelong Learning Defined. His mission is to empower educators to lead confidently and teach with greater effectiveness. Specializing in instructional innovation and action research, Jorge provides expert training in team building, core instruction, project-based learning (PBL), STEM pathways, entrepreneurship, and life skills integration. Partnering with Corwin, he helps schools systematically enhance instructional practices and adopt innovative teaching strategies, including PBL. He is a published researcher and author who also hosts the Lifelong Learning Defined podcast, sharing insights and strategies to inspire and support educators. Connect With Jorge Valenzuela Life Long Learning Defined Website: https://www.lifelonglearningdefined.com/ Jorge On X: https://x.com/JorgeDoesPBL?lang=en Jorge On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jorgedoespbl/ Jorge On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifelongLearningDefined/ Life Long Learning Defined On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lifelong-learning-defined-podcast-for-self-improvement/id1647222488 About Jean Darnell Jean is the Library Director for the School District of Philadelphia, an AI expert, phenomenal storyteller, the best awakened librarian the world has to offer and the curator of the instructional website: https://awakenlibrarian.com. She's a born and raised Texan educator with almost 25 years experience. Giving voice to the voiceless, Jean is a natural born advocate. Her heroes are Barbara Jordan, Nina Simone, Eartha Kitt, authors Tomi Adeyemi and Angie Thomas. One of her first love is music, as she's a classically trained cellist. Connect With Jean Darnell Jean's Website: https://awakenlibrarian.com Jean On X: https://x.com/awakenlibrarian Jean On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awaken.librarian/ Jean On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eboni.darnell/ Jean On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/awakenlibrarian.bsky.social About Andre Daughty Andre Daughty is a highly acclaimed keynote speaker known for his expertise in transforming education and inspiring positive change. With over two decades of experience, he has made a significant impact on tens of thousands of educators and students and well over 400 schools as an educator, facilitator, speaker, and workshop presenter. He is recognized for his ability to captivate audiences with his dynamic speaking style and thought-provoking insights. Connect With Andre Daughty Andre's Website: https://www.andredaughty.org/ Andre On X: https://twitter.com/andredaughty Andre On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andredaughty/ Andre On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-daughty-8878b297 Andre On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndreDaughty/featured Andre On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andre.daughty

Knoxville Public Library Director Roslin Thompson discusses the library’s February calendar.

In this episode of LMC Cast host Mike Reynolds chats with Andrew Farber, the new director of Larchmont Public Library. Andrew shares his journey from library veteran to leading Larchmont's team, and discusses the library's diverse programs, digital services, and community outreach. Learn about upcoming projects, the library's evolution, and how it's supporting residents of all ages. Don't forget to check out the Larchmont Library's website for more information on events, resources, and how to get involved, www.larchmontlibrary.org

Phil Salvador, the Library Director of the Video Game History Foundation and returning guest, is ready to apply his archiving expertise to the prompts: taste-o-vision fourth-wall breaking QTE His grounded approach to game preservation keeps Jenna from making a vape game, which is truly for the best. And weirdly, his additional expertise in Frasier finds its own part to play in "Frasier: Dinner Roles." But for the record Jenna still thinks gamer Lik n Dip is a million dollar idea. Follow Phil Salvador on Bluesky @philsalv.bsky.social, and learn more about the Video Game History Foundation here! Follow them on Bluesky @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social and keep an eye out for their digital library, which will be EXTREMELY cool to dig into! Listen to Pale Blue Pod - find it on your favorite podcast app. Visit the DFTBA Big Game Hunger merch shop at bit.ly/jennamerch. Support this show, and submit your OWN random prompts, by subscribing at Patreon.com/TheJenna. Gift subscriptions are now available at Patreon.com/TheJenna/Gift. Email the show at BigGameHungerPod@gmail.com. Big Game Hunger is part of the Multitude Collective of podcasts. Created and hosted by Jenna Stoeber. Big Game Hunger is a weekly video game podcast where Jenna Stoeber and a guest get three random prompts and have to make the big next game based on them.

'This book will make a traveller of Thee...' So begins John Bunyan's classic The Pilgrim's Progress. Many Christians of the past four centuries would testify that it is indeed a book to stir up the heavenbound pilgrim - offering encouragement, challenge, warning, and hope to the man, woman, or child, who desires to attain to the life to come. But the book has its critics, even prominent ones, and can be a challenging read for modern Christians. With this in mind, we read John Muether's commendation of Bunyan's classic, and an excerpt from the Trust's recent paperback edition of C. H. Spurgeon's Pictures from Pilgrim's Progress.   Featured Content: – 'Why Evangelicals Don't Read Pilgrim's Progress (and Why They Should)', John Muether, originally published in a Reformed Theological Seminary publication, this was featured on the Banner website on Nov. 2, 2003: https://banneroftruth.org/resources/articles/2003/why-evangelicals-dont-read-pilgrims-progress-and-why-they-should/ – C. H. Spurgeon, Pictures from Pilgrim's Progress (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 2024), pp. 145–153.   About the Contributors: John R. Muether joined Reformed Theological Seminary-Orlando as Library Director in 1989. Mr. Muether also serves as Professor of Church History, teaching core courses on education in the church, Christian engagement with culture and church government as well as elective courses on various topics. Mr. John R. Muether's faculty page: https://rts.edu/people/mr-john-r-muether/   C. H. Spurgeon was, for most of the second half of the 19th century, England's best-known preacher, becoming converted to Christianity at the age of 15 in 1850. During the 1850s, London's largest halls overflowed with people wanting to hear this youthful minister preach. During the 1860s, he founded the Metropolitan Tabernacle, along with a college for pastors and an orphanage, and he was already publishing sermons and a monthly magazine. He authored many books, with some of the most popular Charles Spurgeon books including Flowers From a Puritan's Garden with its inspiring illustrations and meditations; A Defence of Calvinism, where Spurgeon explains and defends Biblical teachings about God's grace in the Gospels; and the C.H. Spurgeon Autobiography, volumes 1 and 2. Volume 1 is subtitled “The Early Years,” while Volume 2 is “The Full Harvest 1860-1892.” The C.H. Spurgeon Autobiography is also available as a two-volume set.   Buy Pictures from Pilgrim's Progress: https://banneroftruth.org/store/theology-books/pictures-from-pilgrims-progress/   Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine Leave us a voice message: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast

Knoxville Public Library Director Roslin Thompson discusses the library’s January calendar.

Meet Tim Furgal, the new executive director of Troy Public Library. Tim talks about his returning to the Capital Region after working in Ventura California, his familiarity with winter having grown up in a town north of Syracuse, and most importantly his hopes for the library and for connecting with the community. His goals include filling open staff positions, improving conditions, stabilizing the current buildings, and hearing from community members about what they'd like to see for the library. He will be reaching out to Troy organizations (starting with his visit to the Sanctuary's holiday celebration earlier in the month), and welcomes anyone to stop by to talk with him. Office hours are the First Friday, 10 to noon, at the Lansingburgh branch, and the last Friday of the month, 10-11:30, at the main branch. For more information visit www.thetroylibrary.org . Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Knoxville Public Library Director Roslin Thompson discusses the library’s December calendar.

Natalie Draper, Library Director at Northfield Public Library, provides information about upcoming events and activities at the library.

 Natalie Draper, Library Director at Northfield Public Library, provides information about upcoming events and activities at the library. 

This time around, BioStats and Calamity Nolan interview Phil Salvador, Library Director of the Video Game History Foundation. We expect to return with a new series next week. Twitch: timlongojr Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com

Natalie Draper, Library Director at Northfield Public Library, provides information about upcoming events and activities at the library.

 Natalie Draper, Library Director at Northfield Public Library, provides information about upcoming events and activities at the library. 

In this episode, Andrea Ingmire, Director of Peter White Public Library, discusses elections, coronations, and fluffy reads. Andrea and Marty's Book Recommendations: The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich--Andrea Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange--Marty

Kari May, Library Director at Jackson County Library Services, joins the Exchange to discuss the increase in book banning efforts

Natalie Draper, Library Director at Northfield Public Library, provides information about upcoming events and activities at the library.

 Natalie Draper, Library Director at Northfield Public Library, provides information about upcoming events and activities at the library. 

Knoxville Public Library Director Roslin Thompson discusses the library’s October calendar.

On this episode of the podcast, Chris Barnes sits down with new Library Director Karen Parry. Karen is a long-time resident of East Brunswick, and a librarian here at EBPL. As the former Information Services Manager and founded of the Just for the Health of It! consumer health initiative, she wants to focus on becoming a welcoming and supportive library for all.

Library Director Martha Hutzel is retiring after nearly 40 years, 9 years as Library Director.   Her last day is September 30th.    librarypoint.org

Tonight, I'm coming to you from Russellville, Alabama, with Russellville Public Library Director Joshlyn Bowen! Listen and share.

On this MADM, Russellville Library Director Joshlyn Bowen shares how she got her start after graduating from Phil Campbell High School. Needless to say, her career path took unexpected turns before finding herself as the director of the library. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com

In this special episode, Rabbi Joshua speaks with Tim McDonald, the Library Director for Pasadena. They discuss not only the value and importance of libraries in our communities and society, but also talk about the film The Public, and how libraries are central to the lives of people experiencing homelessness. FID is showing this film at their fall fundraiser in a few weeks. Learn more about the event, and the film, on the FID website.https://friendsindeedpas.org/stories-from-the-street/Watch trailer for The Public:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlBJv9C9yYcClosing music: Eric Clapton

When we think about Keeneland, we think about tradition, history and reverence for our sport. The Keeneland library is another embodiment of that mission. Library Director Roda Ferraro takes us on a tour of the library and archive in this edition of the Can Do podcast.

Knoxville Public Library Director Roslin Thompson discusses the library’s September calendar.

Have you ever wanted to create a fun way to develop in-house leaders in your library? On this show, Judi Boyce, Assistant Director at Sublette County Library, Erin Wahl, Associate Professor University Archivist at New Mexico State University Library, and Eileen Wright, Library Director at Montana State University Billings, discuss a method they formed to develop in-house leaders that involves games, play, and a pirate theme to make learning about leadership fun.

In Episode 21 we sit down with Pilot Point Community Library's Director, Jenna Glass, to discuss amazing library programs, the future of the library, and haunted books!Episode 21 Content Warning: Mild language and potentially controversial subject matter.About the Pilot Point Podcast:Welcome to The Pilot Point Podcast, a podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating history, unique culture, and current events of the City of Pilot Point, Texas. Co-hosted by City Manager Britt Lusk and local business owner Jimerson Adkins, this podcast takes you on a journey through the city's past, present, and future. Each episode features interviews with residents, business owners, and community leaders who share their personal stories and insights about life in Pilot Point. From the historic downtown district to the surrounding countryside, this podcast covers everything from local festivals and events to notable landmarks and hidden gems.Whether you're a longtime resident, a visitor planning your trip, or simply curious about the history and culture of this small Texas town, the Pilot Point Podcast has something for everyone. Join us as we uncover the secrets and stories of Pilot Point and celebrate the unique character of this vibrant community.             

It's National Library Week and to mark the occasion my guest on this episode of the Cranford Radio podcast is Kathy Cannarozzi, the director of the Cranford Public Library. We chat about a variety of topics including her first year at the library, the plans to expand the children's section and the CPL's role as a book sanctuary.