Catherine Bellamy, Consultant for Redbird Library Consulting Services, discusses her passion for well being of library staff, as well as helping library staff have sustainable careers. During our conversation, Catherine mentioned American Indian Library Association.
Jami Yazdani – Owner of Yazdani Consulting and Facilitation/Consultants for Libraries Directory
Jami Yazdani, owner of Yazdani Consulting and Facilitation and founder of the Consultants for Libraries Directory, discusses her consulting business and what librarians should consider if they want to start a consulting business.
Erin Decker – Owner of White Rose Books & More
Erin Decker, Owner of White Rose Books & More, discusses a number of topics like book challenges, opening a bookstore and planning a trip to Disney. During our discussion Erin mentioned the ABA podcast.
Chris DeCristofaro – Co-Host of The Library Pros Podcast
Chris DeCristofaro, co-host of The Library Pros Podcast, discusses hosting and producing a podcast, as well as the importance of work/life balance and taking care of our mental health. During our conversation, Chris mentioned this UKSG Insights article by Thomas Shaw titled, “How to strive for success, happiness, fulfilment and impact: a personal manifesto.”
Elizabeth McLean – Principal of Knowsaic Information Services
Elizabeth McLean, Principle of Knowsaic Information Services, discusses the things to think about when starting a business. During our conversation, Liz mentioned these organizations.
Association of Independent Information Professionals
Specialized Library Association
Society for International Development
Barbara Band – School Library, Reading and Literacy Consultant
Barbara Band, school library, reading and literacy consultant, discusses suggestions for librarians considering going into consulting. She mentioned the following organizations during our conversation.
Canadian Library Association
Karen Van Drie – Executive Director of Global Literature in Libraries Initiative
Karen Van Drie, Executive Director of Global Literature in Libraries Initiative, discusses why it’s so important to read globally. During our conversation, she mentioned ALA’s International Relations Round Table Series. She also mentioned the IB Curriculum.
(Karen would like to make a correction to something she said during our conversation. It was Richmond, British Columbia, not Riverside that came to PPLD and told them to save seconds, minutes, and hours. She regrets that she couldn’t remember the name of the translator of The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norm Juster. It was translated into Portuguese by Jorio Dauster. #NameTheTranslator )
Marj Atkinson – Owner of Ask Marj
Marj Atkinson, owner of Ask Marj, talks about the many facets that librarians need to consider while doing their research on starting businesses. Marj discussed AIIP, ACRL, SCORE and Nonfiction Authors Association during our conversation.
Denise Lyons – Commissioner/State Librarian of Kentucky
Dr. Curtis Rogers – Educational Consultant
Dr. Curtis Rogers, owner of Curtis Rogers Consulting, LLC, discusses the importance of communication and marketing in libraries.
Lauren Deacon – Independent Researcher and Writer
Lauren Deacon, independent researcher and writer, discusses ideas for librarians who want to do free lance work. During our conversation, Lauren mentioned the National Digital Forum in New Zealand.
Kaetrena Davis Kendrick – Researcher, Leader, Consultant and Coach
Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, researcher, leader, consultant and coach, discusses her article in the Journal of Library Administration, titled “The Cornered Office: A Qualitative Study of Low-Morale Experiences in Formal Library Leaders.”
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