We are breaking ground on this podcast. Both of the ALA presidential candidates appear together on my podcast this week. As far as I know, over the years, both ALA presidential candidates have never appeared together on a podcast. Tamika Barnes, Associate Dean, Perimeter College Library Services, Georgia State University; and Becky Calzada, District Library Coordinator, Leander Independent School District (ISD) in Leander, Texas, are candidates for the 2027-2028 presidency of the American Library Association. Both have had impressive careers in libraries in work and volunteer roles. You can read the ALA candidacy page here.
Kevin King – Library Solutions Strategist at Midwest Tape
Kevin King, Library Solutions Strategist at Midwest Tape, discusses how librarians are such a great fit to work for library vendors.
Tiffany A. Duck – Library Consultant at LitDext
Tiffany A. Duck, Library Consultant for her business LitDext, discusses the wide range of information services she provides for organizations, libraries, publishers and other companies. During our conversation, she mentioned Joint Council of Librarians of Color, Black Caucus American Library Association and ALA Core.
Bill Marden – Director of Privacy and Compliance at The New York Public Library
Bill Marden, Director of Privacy and Compliance at The New York Public Library, discusses the importance of confidentiality. During our conversation, Bill mentioned International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Angela Pashia – Career and Leadership Development Coach
Angela Pashia, Career and Leadership Development Coach, discusses the value of coaching and how to find a qualified coach. Listeners of The Librarian Linkover podcast can enter to win a free coaching session! Click here for more information. During our conversation, Angela mentioned the International Coaching Federation.
Alissa Janchenko – Owner of Yes& Training and Consulting
Alissa Janchenko, Owner of Yes& Training and Consulting, discusses how improv training is a great tool to train on staff engagement and customer service. During our conversation, she mentioned her involvement in the Illinois Library Association and Limestone Stage Community Theater.
Mandy Simon – Managing Consultant at Bradbury Miller Associates
Mandy Simon, Managing Consultant at Bradbury Miller Associates, discusses all aspects of the hiring process, including three things that she wishes more librarians know about the process.
Shanna Hollich – Learning and Training Manager at Creative Commons
Shanna Hollich, Learning and Training Manager at Creative Commons, discusses how librarians are a perfect fit to work in open licensing and OER.
Marquita Gooch – Host of Black in the Stacks
Marquita Gooch is the host of Black in the Stacks and is a marketing professional. She discusses the importance of her podcast. Marquita also gives librarians some tips on how to market their libraries.
Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen – CEO and Executive Director of Mother Goose on the Loose
Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen, CEO and Executive Director of Mother Goose on the Loose, discusses how she started her businesses and gives suggestions to librarians who are thinking of going into business for themselves. During our conversation, she mentioned Association for Library Service to Children.
Nisha Mody – Life Coach for Liberatory Dreamers and Leaders
Nisha Mody, Life Coach for Liberatory Dreamers and Leaders, discusses trauma informed workplaces. During our conversation, she mentioned WeHere.
Dr. Sandra Hirsh – Author of Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries
Dr. Sandra Hirsh, Associate Dean of Academics, College of Information, Data and Society and Special Advisor to the Provost for AI Initiatives at San Jose State University discusses her new book Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries. During our conversation, she mentioned ASIS&T. I mentioned that SLA was looking to merge with ASIS&T and I encouraged both memberships to vote for the merger. This episode was recorded the end of July. I am happy to report that last week, mid August, both memberships did affirm the merger!
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