Podcasts about state librarian

Welcome back to City Road. In this episode, we reflect on 2024's Festival of 'Public' Urbanism and its panel discussion on how the public life of great cities takes place in our cultural buildings and civic spaces – from libraries to museums, town halls, streets, parks and playgrounds. This special Denis Winston memorial lecture, delivered by Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon, State Librarian and award-winning author and curator, celebrates our crucial public infrastructure as the cornerstone of public and democratic life. The keynote address is followed by an eminent panel conversation between Dr Rob Stokes, former Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, and Professor Jennifer Barrett, Professor in Museum Studies and Pro-Vice Chancellor Indigenous at the University of Sydney. The annual Festival of Urbanism is brought to you by the Henry Halloran Research Trust with the assistance of the University of Sydney School of Architecture Design and Planning. Thanks for listening. See you next time on City Road. Host: Bill Code Editor: Mikayla McGuirk-Scolaro

The Connecticut State Library is losing $2.1 million in federal funding that has already been allocated. What is the State Library and how does this money impact the local level libraries across the state? We asked State Librarian, Deborah Schander. Image Credit: Getty Images

Missy Creed was selected as one of the recipients of a 2025 “I Love My Librarian Award."

Missy Creed was selected as one of the recipients of a 2025 “I Love My Librarian Award."

In this episode, Wendy Woodland, director of advocacy and communications at the Texas Library Association, chats with Gloria Meraz, state librarian and director of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. They dive into the proposed accreditation rules for public libraries, highlighting major changes such as updated local expenditure requirements and clarified accreditation processes, while emphasizing the importance of stakeholder feedback. The discussion also explores TSLAC's 2025-2029 strategic plan, which focuses on education, economic development, community engagement, and open government. Gloria shares insights into budget priorities, including IT support, cybersecurity training, and broadband expansion, with a particular focus on improving digital literacy and rural broadband access. Throughout the episode, Gloria underscores the transformative role of libraries in fostering education, economic growth, and community connections in the digital age. Libraries Transform Texas is produced by Association Briefings.

In a wide ranging interview with State librarian Greg Lucas, we discuss the future of libraries in the digital age, the impact of social media, what book he would recommend to Taylor Swift and if he was trapped on a dessert island what book would he most want to possess. You don't have to be a bookworm to enjoy this conversation. 

This presentation about Kiama born writer Charmian Clift is an informative and fascinating talk by Nadia Wheatley, Charmian's renowned biographer and editor (The Life and Myth of Charmian Clift, published 2001).  Nadia's talk coincides with the recent release of Charmian's latest and never-before- published “The End of the Morning”, based on Charmian's childhood in Kiama.  Nadia was instrumental in presenting the book for publication. This talk was presented at Kiama Library on 1st June 2024 and was a joint collaboration by Friends of Kiama Library (FOKL) and Kiama and District Historical Society (KDHS).  Nadia is introduced by Perrie Croshaw, president of FOKL,  Sue Eggins; President of the KDHS, with special guest Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon, the State Librarian of NSW.

Despite advancements in technology and all of the screen time each of us total up in a month, the public library continues to be a popular place for individuals and families here in Georgia. There are 410 public libraries across the state…and that library card holds more value than ever.  With National Library Week coming up April 7-13, this is a great time to talk about the Georgia Public Library Service with Julie Walker, State Librarian and Vice Chancellor for Libraries and Archives, and Evan Bush, Director of Youth Services for the Georgia Public Library Service.  Support the show

The report is more than 200 pages, detailing Vermont libraries' ability to meet community needs.

Rhonda Jenkins shares the library programs and leadership which made her Illinois' 2022 State Librarian of the Year. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.   Literati Book Fairs: Schedule your first Literati book fair for this upcoming school year.  Use the code UNITED to receive a $500 Titlewave gift card  Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Radium Girls tweet Rhonda Jenkins Twitter:  luv2teachtech IG:  iluv2teachtech TikTok  Press Release: IL SLOTY  SLJ: Tech Leaders Amplifying Reading and Research Illinios Library Association Librarian of the Year Honorable Mention NPR student podcast episode Anchor episode: Kendall Podcasting Crew Bluestem 2024 Nominees  Monarch 2024 Nominees 

Denise Lyons, Commissioner/State Librarian of Kentucky, discusses the role of a state librarian. During our conversation, Denise mentioned IFLA, ALA and PLA.

Prior to his appointment as California State Librarian in 2014, Greg Lucas was a longtime journalist, covering California politics for The Los Angeles Daily Journal, the San Francisco Chronicle and even Capitol Weekly. Much of his 20 year run at The Chron was spent in or around the Capitol, covering the legislature or the Governor, or kibitzing with other reporters. Oh, how things have changed.If the Dome is the most iconic part of the Capitol building in Sacramento, its heart was The Annex, an unfussy and businesslike addition that was begun in 1949 and completed in 1952. The Annex housed nearly all legislators' offices, the Governor's Office, and Room 1190 - where every governor from Earl Warren to Gavin Newsom has held regular Press Conferences. This month marks the end of an era as wrecking crews began the demolition of the Annex in preparation for a new, expanded Capitol Annex to be built in its place.In this episode Lucas joins us for a wide-ranging discussion that includes his memories of The Annex, the fraternal culture that prevailed in the building decades ago, the changing nature of political media coverage, the role the Schwarzeneggers played in reimagining the Capitol, and a look at the nature of Democracy itself.And, as always we tell you Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics.Episode Notes:1:27 Memories of the Annex5:27 Seating arrangements7:37 Jerry Gilliam on Pat Brown9:40 New Annex origin story: Arnold Schwarzenegger12:18 Maria Shriver's influence16:27 The Doghouse19:22 The fraternity22:30 Uncle Frank23:40 Sen. Shannon Grove and the Dolly Parton imagination Library24:27 A letter to President Gerald Ford28:46 The first draft of the Bill of Rights29:46 Why is the CA Supreme Court in San Francisco?31:13 Opposition to the Annex project32:26 The State Library's basement33:21 Last thoughts on the Annex38:10 Did people hate the Annex in 1950?40:25 What are you reading?47:11 #WWCAWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang "#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io

Today we'll explore the intersection of art, technology and libraries. We'll hear from Soloman Enos, resident artist at the State Art Museum and Stacey Adrich, Hawaii's State Librarian about their collaboration.

In leading our libraries towards success how can emotional intelligence play a role? On this show Jen Nelson, State Librarian of New Jersey, shares how our capacity to know ourselves, appropriately express our emotions, and handle our work relationships with empathy makes us more effective - and how this is accessible to everyone.

Chris and Bob were fortunate enough to speak to Stacey Aldrich, the State Librarian of Hawaii at the LILRC Conference on Libraries and the Future. In her varied experiences in both the public and academic library fields, she has seen how, especially now the world struggles with the physical vs. the digital life. Whether it […]

We open the show hearing from Burlington-by-way-of-Boston indie-soul artist Ali McGuirk. Then we'll learn about a new report from UVM's Center for Research on Vermont that looks at what towns are spending on police services. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney provides an update. Chelsea Edgar of Seven Days shares her story about where noncitizens will be voting on Town Meeting Day. And we finish the show by meeting the new State Librarian Catherine Delneo 

Next month, Vermont will welcome a new state librarian. Chittenden County native Cathy Delneo comes to the role with more than 25 years of experience in libraries, most recently as the chief of branches for the San Francisco Public Library.

On this date in 1964 the Bismarck Tribune announced that beloved North Dakota State Librarian Hazel Webster Byrnes was resigning to take a job in California. Born in 1886 in Iowa, she graduated from Iowa State Teachers College in 1910 and earned her Master's Degree in adult education from Columbia University. She married Frank Lloyd Byrnes in 1912. After working for teachers colleges in Nebraska and Iowa she became the first librarian at Mayville State College in 1924. Her husband farmed in Petersburg.

We are thrilled to have Mark Smith, the Director of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the State Librarian, as our guest for this podcast. He discusses the biggest challenges facing American libraries, why it's crucial for communities to have access to broadband and why he still believes -- more than ever -- that libraries can save America.

Eric Norris, State Librarian for Kansas, joins Sara to talk about the Kansas Notable Books project, the State Library of Kansas, and library services offered to all Kansans. For a list of books mentioned in this episode, visit https://catalog.wichitalibrary.org/rs/81828.

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer at the Tennessee State Library & Archives in Nashville, Tennessee with State Librarian and Archivist Charles Sherrill. The new 165,000 square-foot, 3-story facility is a game changer for anyone seeking information about any nuance of Tennessee's history via robotic access to historical documents. The multi-story robotic retrieval system archives are so extensive that if all the historical documents were set on one linear bookshelf—it would be 26-miles long. The Library and Archives' extensive and wide-ranging collections of books and original historical documents include state and county records, censuses and genealogical information, military records, penitentiary records, newspapers, city directories and telephone books, bibliographies, ledgers, manuscripts, letters, diaries, maps, photographs, broadsides, prints, postcards, oral histories, films, sheet music and general reference materials. The Library and Archives is home to several notable

Steve chats with the three 2021 candidates for American Library Association President: Stacey Aldrich, Ed Garcia, and Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada. Transcript coming soon! Stacey Aldrich has more than 20 years of library experience, and is currently the State Librarian of Hawaii. Prior to Hawaii, she served as the Deputy Secretary for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries … Continue reading 197: ALA Presidential Candidates 2021

In this week's episode of the Week in Review, Rusty and Sabrina Halvorson discuss recent developments regarding the Renewable Fuels Standard, and visit with Mary Soucie, State Librarian for the North Dakota State Library about the importance of the 2020 Census, and talk with the good folks at Agri-Cover at this past week's Big Iron Farm Show event in West Fargo, North Dakota.

Craig Romano is an award-winning guidebook author of more than 20 books. A prolific outdoors writer and an award winning author of more than 20 books; his Columbia Highlands, Exploring Washington's Last Frontier; was recognized in 2010 by Washington Secretary of State, Sam Reed and State Librarian, Jan Walsh as a Washington Reads book for its contribution to Washington's cultural heritage. Craig also writes for numerous publications, outdoors and tourism websites, and Hikeoftheweek.com.In this episode you will learn:What Pacific Northwest parks are opening back up and what we can expect nextWhere to find trails that are less crowded to maintain social distancing Proper trail etiquette and what to bring with you (and most importantly pack out!)Why getting outside in nature is even more important now for our mental health.When not hiking, running and writing, he can be found napping with his wife Heather, son Giovanni, and cat, Giuseppe, at his home in Skagit County. Get his Urban Hiking series and Day Trip guide books on Amazon, Visit him at http://CraigRomano.com and on Facebook at Craig Romano Guidebook Author for the latest updates and news about trail openings around the Pacific Northwest.

Episode features interviews with Randy Riley (Library of Michigan), Julie Chrisinske (Head Librarian of CADL Williamston) and Heidi Butler (CADL Local History Specialist). CADL Williamston Library of Michigan Local History

For more than half a century, Vermont's middle-grade students have been reading books on Dorothy's List, a reading program and book award named for Arlington author Dorothy Canfield Fisher. But the author's connection to the eugenics movement, and criticism of her stereotyped portrayal of Native Americans and French Canadians in her work, are behind the Vermont Department of Libraries' decision to change the award's name.

National Entrepreneurship Week is February, 16-23, 2019. In this special episode of Library Leadership Podcast we explore ideas on how your library can support the local economy by assisting entrepreneurs. The New Mexico State Library is leading the way in assisting entrepreneurs. They received a grant for $50,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in implementing a creative economy initiative called, “Libraries as Launchpads.” Want to find out how you can develop services and resources that create entrepreneurial success for individuals and your local economy? Tune in as Eli Guinnee, the State Librarian of New Mexico, shares the importance of libraries being involved in supporting start-ups and creative business ideas.

State Librarian of Iowa Michael Scott talks about the role of the State Library, increasing broadband access throughout Iowa, and his fascinating career path that led him to Des Moines. Music credits: "Young, Tough and Terrible" by The Losers / CC BY-NC

The Guys begin with a recap of the Ohio Genealogical Society's 2014 conference in Sandusky, Ohio. The conference was a great success and kudos to the society and the organizers. The Guys will be at the Southern California Genealogical Society's Jamboree on June 6-8, 2014. The news includes: Randy Riley has been selected as the next State Librarian of Michigan. MyHeritage announces that it has reached a milestone, surpassing 5 billion historical records. FamilySearch has added more than 5.4 million images to collections from England, New Zealand, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Spain, and the United States. FamilySearch also issued a document titled “Six Tips to Find Your Mexican Family History.” Ancestry.com announced the release of 11.5 million new records for Quakers living in the United States and worldwide from the late 1600s to the late 1900s. They estimate that it now has more than 75% of all the American Quaker records in existence. The Suzanne Winsor Memorial Student Genealogy Grant Committee has announced that Paul Woodbury will receive $500 from the Freeman Memorial Grant program and a three-day registration to the Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree. The Federation of Genealogical Societies invites bloggers, societies, writers, and editors to participate in their 2014 conference by becoming FGS 2014 Ambassadors. Visit https://www.fgsconference.org/media/ambassadors/ for more information and to register. Listener email includes: One listener made a suggestion for the person whose elderly mother recently discovered that her DNA didn't match her lifelong presumptions about her father. The suggestion was a New York newspaper resource called Old Fulton New York Postcards at http://www.fultonhistory.com Jim wrote to praise the podcast of 15 July 2007 in which George detailed his research steps to locate Brisco Holder, and then to place a marker on his grave. Drew responded to two emails concerning DNA: one from Jennifer about GedMatch.com and one from Chad concerning DNA Tribes. He suggests that they and anyone else interested in more information about DNA visit the website of the international Society of Genetic Genealogy at http://www.isogg.org/ Matt wrote about the Miller surname and y-DNA test results. Lee wrote with a suggestion for Sue in Tasmania who was searching for a diary that had been sold: the General Society of the War of 1812 at http://societyofthewarof1812.org/ Timothy reports on a success story that employs the use of “sideways genealogy” to locate information. The Guys are pleased to present the first two of a number of interviews recorded at the OGS 2014 Conference: Craig Roberts Scott, CGSM Paula Stuart-Warren, CGSM

Central Library hosted readings and presentations commemorating Oregon's late poet laureate on Sunday, January 25, 2009.Featured participants included: Jim Scheppke presents “William Stafford and the Oregon Poetry Collection.” Mr. Scheppke has been State Librarian of Oregon since 1991. Ellen Louise Hart and Holly Springfield present “Where the Right Word Again Begins Time”: William Stafford and Emily Dickinson. Ms. Hart writes about Emily Dickinson's manuscripts, and about prosody and the visual line in Dickinson's poetry and correspondences. Ms. Springfield is a meditation teacher, storyteller and independent student and teacher of Emily Dickinson’s poetry and founder of the Portland Chapter of the Emily Dickinson International Society (EDIS). Don Colburn is a health reporter for The Oregonian. Kirsten Rian was recently nominated for inclusion in the 2008 Best New Poets anthology. Joseph A. Soldati, host for the program, has published numerous poems and essays in a variety of literary journals and anthologies, including most recently The Litchfield Review, The Enigmatist, and Writers Dojo. His poem, “Elegy” will appear in the forthcoming (April 2009) anthology Beloved on the Earth: 150 Poems of Grief and Gratitude. Target Audience: Adults

Question and Answer format with Stacey Aldrich and SLIS Director, Dr. Ken Haycock. This presentation was recorded on Wednesday, 28 November, 2007 on the San José State University Campus. A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.

Question and Answer format with Stacey Aldrich and SLIS Director, Dr. Ken Haycock. This presentation was recorded on Wednesday, 28 November, 2007 on the San José State University Campus. A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.