Podcasts about richland library

After 15 years of transformative leadership, Melanie Huggins reflects on her journey as the Executive Director of Richland Library system in Columbia, SC, where she redefined what a library can be. From making the system fine-free and securing millions in funding to spearheading groundbreaking programs like "Let's Talk Race," Melanie has left an indelible mark on the community. She also talks about what she sees as the future role that libraries can play in the community.

Columbia Chronicles: Libraries are More Than Books In this episode, reporter Evelyn Padilla introduces us to the volunteer coordinator at Richland Library, where they're winning awards for their service to the community. Produced and edited by Olan Domer Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Group, and the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Visit garnetmedia.org/columbiachronicles for more episodes of Columbia Chronicles! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Steve chats with Sylvie Golod and Thomas Maluck from Richland Library about why financial literacy is an important topic for libraries to cover, the programs and services Richland offers in its Business, Careers, and Resources Center, how to make the subject appealing to teens and adults, and the importance of community partners. Plus, a Secret … Continue reading 257: Financial Literacy with Richland Library

"Let's Talk Race" emerged from the Richland (SC) Public Library as a response to the tragic events of 2015, including the murders of Walter Scott and the Charleston Emmanuel AME Church shooting. In the aftermath of these incidents, many South Carolinians were left grappling with a mix of emotions—anger, confusion, and fear. As the community sought ways to process and heal, the library took a proactive approach. The library's response was to initiate small dialogue circles, providing a safe haven for conversations about race. These circles aimed to foster understanding and empathy in the face of challenging circumstances. Over time, this grassroots effort grew into a movement. Since then, the Richland Library has organized over 250 events and community discussions, engaging more than 4,000 participants. The impact of these conversations extended beyond the library's walls, prompting the library team to create a free curriculum, designed to be utilized by libraries and groups across the country. In this episode, we talk with Tamara King, Chief Equity and Engagement Officer, and Heather McCue, Children's and Teens Services Manager at RPL. Join us as we delve into the roots and evolution of "Let's Talk Race," exploring how it has transformed into a platform for change—nurturing empathy and unity through candid conversations about race.

How can your library help constituents in the role of economic development? On this show Diane Luccy, Business and Careers Manager at the Richland Library in Columbia, South Carolina, and Julie Brophy, Adult and Community Engagement Manager at the Baltimore Public Library in Maryland, share steps our libraries can take to become valuable resources in economic development and help support thriving local economies.

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Leah Elsner In today's episode, Leah Elsner speaks with Heather Mccue, a children's room librarian at Richland Library, here in Columbia. Produced and edited by Chloe Barlow Music: Lucian Kemper - Clouds Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Group, and the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Visit garnetmedia.org/columbiachronicles for more episodes of Columbia Chronicles!

Jennifer J. Chow is the Lefty Award-nominated author of the Sassy Cat Mysteries and the forthcoming L.A. Night Market Mysteries (Berkley/Penguin Random House). The first in the Sassy Cat series, Mimi Lee Gets A Clue, was selected as an Overdrive Recommended Read, a PopSugar Best Summer Beach Read, staff picks for both Richland Library and Changing Hands Bookstore, and as one of BuzzFeed's Top 5 Books by AAPI authors. Jennifer has also published other Asian-American novels involving secrets and mysteries. She's active in Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and Crime Writers of Color. In Mimi Lee Cracks the Code, Pixie St. James, one of Mimi's pet grooming clients, has offered Mimi and her boyfriend, Josh, a getaway at her vacation home, nestled on beautiful Catalina Island. With the island just outside of Los Angeles but still far enough from the hustle and bustle, Mimi, Josh, and their cat Marshmallow (who, of course, wouldn't be caught dead in a dingy pet hotel) are excited for their relaxing stay. That is, until Pixie's last renter, Davis D. Argo, turns up dead. Mimi and Josh's romantic getaway immediately turns into an enormous buzzkill, especially when Pixie asks Mimi for help. The police suspect Pixie, and Mimi knows a thing or two about wrongful allegations. Mimi figures it couldn't hurt to snoop a little since she's already there, and soon discovers that a valuable item is missing. Except Pixie isn't the only one in the neighborhood who has been robbed. There is something strange happening on the island, and Mimi won't stop until she finds out what it is. Synopsis & Link: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/605898/mimi-lee-cracks-the-code-by-jennifer-j-chow/9781984805034/ When murder follows Mimi Lee to her romantic island getaway, she puts on her best sleuthing hat with her sassy cat in tow in this adventurous cozy mystery by Jennifer J. Chow. Social media: https://twitter.com/JenJChow https://www.instagram.com/jenjchow/ https://www.facebook.com/JenJChow

Today we are going to speaking with Lasenta Lewis-Ellis, the President and CEO of LLE Construction Group, LLC located in Columbia, SC. LLE Construction Group provides general contracting, project and construction management, and facility maintenance and management to school districts, charter and private schools, as well as commercial businesses. In addition to her professional ventures, Lasenta is dedicated to community service and mentorship. She has been the Entrepreneur in Residence at Richland Library and has partnered with three local business owners to host “Beyond the Lemonade Stand Entrepreneur Camp for Girls” during the summer months.

Jennifer J. Chow is the Lefty Award-nominated author of the Sassy Cat Mysteries and the forthcoming L.A. Night Market Mysteries (Berkley/Penguin Random House). The first in the Sassy Cat series, Mimi Lee Gets A Clue, was selected as an Overdrive Recommended Read; a PopSugar Best Summer Beach Read; staff picks for Changing Hands Bookstore, Escondido Library, and Richland Library; and one of BuzzFeed's Top 5 Books by AAPI authors. Jennifer has also published other Asian-American novels which feature secrets and mysteries. She currently serves as Vice President on the national board of Sisters in Crime and is an active member of Crime Writers of Color and Mystery Writers of America.Notes:The 228 Legacy is her first book. https://jenniferjchow.com/the-228-legacy/Dragon Fly Dreams is her YA novel. https://jenniferjchow.com/dragonfly-dreams/She's been in two short story anthologies: Midnight Hour and Brave New Girls.Jen mentioned Joanna Penn, who has a blog and podcast called The Creative Penn.Crime Writers of Color is the writing organization she mentioned as well. https://www.crimewritersofcolor.com/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/JenJChowTwitter https://twitter.com/JenJChowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jenjchow/Website https://www.jenniferjchow.com*************************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime

Karen Jenkins is the president and CEO of KRJ Consulting, a full-service consulting firm providing companies and their employees with the skills and resources to become more committed to their performance, empowered to effect change and be prepared for the journey ahead. She is an entrepreneur dedicated to giving back to the community. In 2020, she was named the entrepreneur-in-residence at the Richland Library in Columbia, where she used her expertise in financial literacy and leadership counsel to serve the needs of Richland County.

Our guest Alex Biscoll breaks down why it's important to tell queer stories of joy. The importance of queer fluff, how to talk about queer issues with kids, and how seeing healthy queer relationships is important to developing a full understanding of queer lives. Alex Biscoll is a queer nonbinary Youth Services library worker at Richland Library. They studied English and Gender and Sexuality at the University of North Florida. They're currently pursuing their Master's in Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina. They are an avid reader of comic books written by women, queer science fiction, and middle-grade graphic novels. In their free time, they knit, garden, and play board games. In this episode, Alex discusses a few wonderful books, which you can learn about here. When Aidan Became a Big Brother by Kyle Lukoff & illustrated by Kaylani Juanita https://bookshop.org/books/when-aidan-became-a-brother/9781620148372 It Feels Good to be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity by Theresa Thorn https://bookshop.org/books/it-feels-good-to-be-yourself-a-book-about-gender-identity/9781250302953 The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag https://bookshop.org/books/the-witch-boy/9781338089516 Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Rey Terciero & illustrated by Bre Indigo https://bookshop.org/books/meg-jo-beth-and-amy-a-modern-graphic-retelling-of-little-women/9780316522885 Space Battle Lunchtime by Natalie Riess https://onipress.com/products/space-battle-lunchtime-volume-1-lights-camera-snacktion My Lady's Choosing: An Interactive Romance Novel by Kitty Curran and Larissa Zageris https://bookshop.org/books/my-lady-s-choosing-an-interactive-romance-novel/9781683690139 How to be You by Jeffrey Mars http://www.jeffreymarsh.com/howtobeyou Jeffrey Marsh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejeffreymarsh/ Check, Please! By Ngozi Ukazu https://bookshop.org/books/check-please-book-1-hockey/9781250177964 Heavy Vinyl by Carly Usdin https://bookshop.org/books/heavy-vinyl-riot-on-the-radio/9781684151417 The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=the+prince+and+the+dressmaker To read more book recommendations from Alex Biscoll, visit: https://www.richlandlibrary.com/our-team/alex-b To learn more about the podcast, visit: Instagram.com/contributeyourverse To lavish the podcast with $$$: Patreon.com/ContributeYourVerse

In this episode, host Mac Stanton tells the story of the South Carolinian civil rights activist, Modjeska Simkins. She tells the stories of this outspoken woman, her experiences with the House Un-American Activities Committee, and in wage inequality. Episode photo is courtesy of the Richland Library. Transcripts and sources can be found on my website, wellbehavedwomanpodcast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Richland Library’s My Life Experience Mobile Empathy Lab uses virtual reality technology to cultivate empathy in the community. The first-of-its-kind lab helps users “try on” someone’s life to create deeper community connections on challenging issues such as immigration, homelessness, living with impairments, and racism. More than 300 people have participated, and 80% of those surveyed believe they will feel or act differently as a result of the experience. Urban Libraries Council 2019 Innovation Winners • Race and Social Equity, Honorable Mention

Welcome, everybody! Karson and Brindolyn return to the wonderful Richland Library for the September episode of That's Lit. This month, our hosts dive into alternative history. Brindolyn talks about the delightfully surprising, zombie-sprinkled, post-Civil War novel "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland. Meanwhile Karson shares her thoughts on the "fever-read" that is "His Majesty's Dragon" by Naomi Novik.For October, the gals will be taking on horror, with Karson reading the classic horror story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving. Brindolyn, meanwhile, will tackle a more contemporary horror story with "The Cabin at the End of the World" by Paul Tremblay. Spoooooooky!Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebookor email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

Our dynamic duo, Karson and Brindolyn, are back at the incredible Richland Library yet again to discuss this month's reads: "Kitchen Confidential" by Anthony Bourdain and "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.Hear about Brindolyn's bittersweet experience reading the restaurant exposé by the late celebrity chef, and find out what tips, tricks and tidbits B picked up as she read. Then join Karson for a roller coaster of absurdity as she discusses her thoughts on "Good Omens" and shares her thoughts on brevity.Next month, the gals will be reading alternative history novels, which satisfies one of the criteria for the 2019 Book Riot Read Harder Challenge. For September, Karson will take on "His Majesty's Dragon" by Naomi Novik, and Brindolyn will be reading "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland. Buckle up! It's gonna be a wild ride.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

Karson and Brindolyn return to their beloved Richland Library to discuss their July reads. This month, Karson tells us about her experience reading "The Buried" by Peter Hessler, and Brindolyn shares her thoughts on Ta-Nehisi Coates' "Between the World and Me." Both are books written by journalists, so if you're working on that Book Riot 2019 Read Harder Challenge, you can cross that item off your list.Next month, that gals are choosing each other's reads. So for August, Brindolyn will be reading "Kitchen Confidential" by the late Anthony Bourdain, and Karson will be reading "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett.Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebook or email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

Several lucky attendees at the 2019 Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit for the South and Appalachia were treated to a field workshop at the main branch of the Richland Library in Columbia,  SC. We interviewed the workshop leader, Chief Program and Innovation Officer, Tony Tallent, to ask about the changing role of the public library and why creative placemaking can help the institution meet the needs of the community. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates.  Like our podcasts? You'll love our webinars. Register now!

This month, we're changing things up! Our hosts change venues and record in Karson's home rather than at Richland Library.For May, Karson discusses her experience reading "Bossypants" by Tina Fey, and Brindolyn shares her thoughts on "Shrill" by Lindy West. The gals also talk about their experience with their impromptu photo shoot in their home-away-from-home, Richland Library, for their recent feature in Cola Crescent. Shout out to Sophie Pollock for helping spread the word about the pod!In June, Karson will be reading "The DaVinci Code" by Dan Brown, and Brindolyn will be taking on "Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis. Read along and let us know what you think on Twitter at @ThatsLitPodcast, on Instagram at @ThatsLitPodcast and on Facebookor email us at thatslitpodcast@gmail.com. You can find Brindolyn on Twitter at @Brindolyn and on Instagram at @Brindolyn. And you can find Karson on Twitter at @kgaylet.

We are happy to announce our newest session for The Library is Open Podcast! Today's session features an interview with Sarah Sawicki, Planning & Projects Director and Phillip Higgins, Marketing and Digital Strategy Director at the Richland Library in South Carolina. They are joined by Sally Shaughnessy, Director, Project Management at Aten Design Group in Denver, Colorado. In this podcast we discuss Intercept, an open source event, room, equipment management and customer tracking system. About Intercept Intercept is made for libraries by libraries, but in the end, it's all about the customer. Libraries are evolving! No longer are they simply a place where books are stored – now they're increasingly a place where learning, in its many forms, takes place. In fact, while some libraries have experienced a decrease in visitors and circulation, nationwide event attendance is up 30% over the past ten years. Read a complete breakdown on: Why Intercept?. About Sarah Sawicki, Planning & Projects Director An experienced project manager, Sarah Sawicki joined Richland Library in 2012 as Virtual Services Project Manager and has been championing the 12-location system ever since. Now serving as Planning and Projects Director, she guides cross-functional teams through human-centered design to plan and execute new and improved products, services and spaces. She advises other staff serving as project managers on strategic initiatives and ensures the use of data to make informed decisions. Outside of the library, she taps her way through life using her project management superpowers to raise teenaged twin girls, a tween boy, and a pre-teen Oktoberfest Columbia. About Phillip Higgins, Marketing and Digital Strategy Director Phillip serves as the Director of Marketing and Digital Strategy for Richland Library - one of the most progressive, award-winning public libraries in the country. There, he leads a team of developers, marketers and creatives on a mission to deliver and implement innovative strategies that enhance the customer experience while continuously growing the library's brand. A self-described Agile evangelist, Phillip leads the web development efforts for Richland Library's website as well as other digital assets. Phillip regularly speaks at events around the country, talking about the work that Richland Library does for the community and the strategies and tactics that his team employs to support that work. He is “uber happy” (his words) to share what he's learned with others and to help everyone reimagine what it means to be a 21st century library. About Sally Shaughnessy, Director of Project Management Sally has been working in digital strategy and delivery since 2005, mostly with creative agencies developing cross-channel campaigns for the likes of Starbucks, Pepsi, Quicken, and The Home Depot. She thrives on helping the creative “makers” bring ideas to life and delivering beautiful, intuitive digital experiences. Sally is a certified Scrum Master and uses her experience as a news reporter to value diverse perspectives, drive collaboration, and bring the best out of teams. When she is not retooling a roadmap or gathering site requirements, Sally is an avid camper and homebrewer. She also sits on the board of Bella Boutique, a unique Denver non-profit providing free prom gowns to teens in financial need.

Larry Jennings of Capsure Studios and Dr. Kasie Whitener of Clemson Road Consulting Theme for the day: What problem are you solving? This week at 1 MC -- Orvel Ronk of Ronk Security solutions. They provide security assessments and crisis planning for organizations. They also provide active shooter trainings for schools, businesses, and community organizations. Orvel’s business is security but it’s peace of mind he’s selling. Topic of the week -- What Problem are you Solving? From Hobbyist to Entrepreneur: the workshop I teach at Richland Library, we talk about hobbyist businesses; you might have one of those. Here are some examples: Example hobbyist businesses: Matt’s Cornhole Boards – customized, regulation size, fine craftsmanship Heather’s Matilda Jane resale business – high-end children’s clothing sold via consignment Sarah’s String Art – custom designs in team colors, interests like super heroes, displays like medal hangings Lisa’s Palmetto Timesavers courier service – carrying items like medical records, contracts, etc. across the state Mike’s western novels – creating, typing, revising/editing, finding a publisher/printer But if you want to be an entrepreneur, you need to be solving a problem. This comes directly from the Lean Canvas -- a business planning tool. The very first question is “What problem am I solving?” Examples of businesses that solve a problem: Google solves internet search Uber solves taxi availability Article on LifeHacker.com “The things people around you complain about can be the biggest key to identifying where your time is best spent.” Think about the problems around you every day and try to work on fixing them. “Don’t just start a business, solve a problem.” Focus on building a MUST HAVE, not a ‘nice to have’ product Solve real, painful problems Your business should be your passion --- but good businesses are equal parts passion and planning; when it gets tough, you have to be passionate enough about it to keep going; still, it needs to be a viable idea, right? So plan your way into a successful execution. How can you find a problem to solve? A great article on Inc.com: Start with a brainstorm list: what are you passionate about? What is this town missing? What does society need? Some hot segments to focus on: clean energy, robotics, cybersecurity, transportation and artificial intelligence. The article suggests a Venn diagram, those things you’re interested in and the things that need solving, looking for overlaps. Next, define the problem. Narrow that Venn diagram or brainstorm list to the thing you really want to attack. Then, research. Are there people/businesses out there that have tried to solve this problem? How did they do it? Did they succeed? Why or why not? Last, write your solution story. Use that Problem, Others tried, But we… structure to tell people what you do, why and for whom. Other Lean Canvas questions: Unique value proposition, Customer segments, Unfair advantage, Early adopters, Existing alternatives, Key metrics, Cost structure, Revenue streams

We are happy to announce our newest session for The Library is Open Podcast! Today's session features an interview with Trey Gordner, Founder and CEO of Koios. Trey's goal is to help libraries fulfill their mission in the digital age. In this session of The Library is Open Podcast, Trey discusses Koios, working with libraries, and what is on the horizon. Koios began when Trey pitched a library software idea at Startup Weekend Columbia in November 2014. The idea was a browser extension that checked the library for you from Amazon. A great team came together, built a prototype in just 54 hours, and won the competition. This wasn't Trey's first run-in with libraries: he'd been working in and out of them for 5 years, and had just finished consulting with Richland Library on attracting young professionals and technologists. Read more about Koios and how they help libraries. About Koios Koios makes free library resources visible in Google search results. They combine a proprietary technology platform (http://www.readlibre.com) with expertise in search engine marketing and search engine optimization, so that libraries appear side-by-side with Amazon. This increases the use of public resources, engenders support for public libraries, and lowers the barrier to lifelong learning. Learn More Looking for more information about Koios to get your library started? Contact them today.