Best Chris DeCristofaro Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 117 Tim Ribaric Computational Notebook and More!

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In this installment, Chris speaks with Tim Ribaric from Brock Univeristy in Ontario. Tim talks about digital librarianship, whether he sleeps, what a “Computational Notebook” is along with working with Google Colab. We also talked about “spark”, bringing the abstract of ideas to life, the “Software Carpentry Organization“, python for libraries and …

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Episode 116 – Katie Ester & Dennis Janer MAGIC BOOK 1:30:37

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In this episode, Chris speaks with Katie Ester, Director of the Shelby Township Library in the suburban Detroit Michigan area along with Dennis Janer from Bluewater Technologies Group. Katie and Dennis talk to us about Shelby’s amazing transformation, what Bluewater is all about (and it is a very unique and creative company), and Magic Book, which …

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Episode 115 Megan Lotts – Playful Learning 1:26:36

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Want to laugh and learn at the same time? Then this is the episode for you. Megan Lotts, an Art Librarian at Rutgers talks and laughs about so many great things she is doing. She is a Maker, Author, Artist, Librarian and INNOVATOR!! We talk about the “spark”, the concept of “play”, unleashing the concept of play with colleagues and yes, Chris’ favo…

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Episode 114 Beth Bayley from Karger Publishers 57:36

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On this installment, Chris and Bob speak with Beth Bayley from Karger Publishers. Beth joins us from Switzerland to talk about public access to information, Creative Commons Licensing, how librarians can assist in supporting open access, misconceptions about open access and the role artificial intelligence has in open access. Beth was such a good s…

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Exploring the Future of Libraries with Chris DeCristofaro 1:12:17

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Join me for another inspiring conversation with Chris DeCristofaro, co-host of The Library Pros Podcast and now Assistant Director at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library in Dix Hill, New York! We talk about technology, experimentation, community engagement, and more!

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Episode 113 Jessica Bomarito from Gale 40:18

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In this installment of the podcast, Chris speaks with Jessica Bomarito, Senior Product Manager at Gale part of the Cengage Group. This episode explores a brief overview of what Gale offers the profession including the Gale Literature Resource Center. Chris talks about the evolution of digital literacy information from CD-ROMS to the current mode of…

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LILRC 2024 Conference Libraries and the Future Part III Carol Ann Tack and Nick Tanzi 45:36

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In this final installment from the conference, Bob speaks with two former guests and friends of the podcast Carol Ann Tack from The Merrick Library and Nick Tanzi, Chair of the committee that puts the conference together and Assistant Director at the South Huntington Public Library. Carol Ann is an amazing readers advisory librarian. She spoke abou…

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ENCORE: Becoming Veterans with Sarah Parry Myers 37:18

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Enjoy this encore presentation of Becoming Veterans with Dr. Sarah Parry Myers! Dr. Sarah Parry Myers⁠ is an Associate Professor of History at Messiah University in central Pennsylvania, where she teaches courses on 20th century United States history, gender, public history, and military history. She is the recent recipient of a Dialogues on the Ex…

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LILRC 2024 Conference Libraries and the Future Part II Kathi Inman Berens and Rachel Noorda talking Reading Habits of Gen Z & Millennials 46:38

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In part II, Bob sits down with Dr. Kathi Inman Berens and Dr.Rachel Noorda from Portland State University. Kathi and Rachel speak about their presentation regarding Millennials and Generation Z, how they cope with the flood of information they have at their disposal, the challenges that presents and how it effects their reading habits. They explore…

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Leading Communities through Libraries with Kieran Hixson 1:01:48

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Kieran Hixon has over 16 years of experience offering professional development, both in-person and online, for rural libraries throughout the United States. Kieran serves nationally on committees as a rural library expert and has broad experience working in rural public libraries, and serves as Senior Rural and Small Library Consultant for the Colo…

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LILRC 2024 Conference Libraries and the Future Part 1 – Joanna Christodoulou, EdD 45:17

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The Podcast was happy to be invited back to the Long Island Library Resources Council’s Conference on Libraries and the Future. This is the first part of our conversation with amazing library related professionals talking about their presentations and how they work with libraries. In Part 1 Bob is joined by Joanna Christodoulou, Director of the BEA…

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Discovering Libraries with Simone Kirk 59:34

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Growing up to be a certified bookseller in Germany, and acquiring a European Master’s Degree in Literature and Publishing/Marketing, Simone Kirk never gave libraries much thought, since reading books, and having to give them back, seemed pretty cruel to this passionate reader. Her goal to work in the publishing industry in Germany was redirected wi…

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An Expanding Universe of Opportunity with Philip Shackelford 8:09

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Welcome to Season 7 of the show, and Happy New Year! If you are just joining the show, welcome! I'm glad you are here. Plans for this season include conversations with some of my favorite people in the library profession - exciting! Today's discussion focuses on how libraries are an expanding universe of opportunity. The studies referenced in today…

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Sustaining the Carrier War with Stan Fisher 56:19

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Dr. Stan Fisher is a captain in the U.S. Navy and an assistant professor of naval and American history at the United States Naval Academy.  Before transitioning to classroom, he accumulated over 2,500 flight hours as a Navy pilot, mainly in SH-60B & MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. He earned a commission through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps …

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Episode 112 – Kelly Harris – Director talking DEI, Barriers to Library Service and Association Libraries 1:46:43

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In this installment of the podcast, Chris sits down with Kelly Harris, Director of the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor, New York. Kelly talks about so many important topics including what Association Libraries are and their funding, unintended barriers to library service, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the library world, attra…

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Communicating Leadership with Crystal Gates 1:32:02

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Crystal Gates is the Executive Director of the North Little Rock Public Library in Arkansas. She has a proven track record of enhancing library services, having previously led the Jackson Parish Library in Louisiana to national recognition as a 3 Star Library in 2014 and 2015. Gates holds key positions in numerous professional organizations, includ…

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Understanding Eisenhower and the Holocaust with Jason Lantzer 1:13:51

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Dr. Jason Lantzer serves as the Assistant Director of the Butler University Honors Program. An historian by training, his research and writing interests generally center on religion, politics, and law, with some work about Disney thrown in for good measure. He is the author of eight books, including Dwight Eisenhower & the Holocaust (DeGruyter, 202…

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Demystifying Libraries with Cari Dubiel 37:01

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Cari Dubiel is the Assistant Director of the Twinsburg Public Library in Twinsburg, Ohio and is the author of the Author's Guide to Libraries, which is the subject of our conversation today. Enjoy!

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Episode 111 – Dr. Betsy Cauble Social Workers in Libraries 50:13

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In this installment of the podcast, Chris sits down with Dr. Betsy Cauble, retired Social Worker and professor at Kansas State University. Chris and Betsy discuss the social work profession, training for social workers specifically working in libraries, assisting homeless that frequent our facilities, a “day in the life” of a social worker and the …

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Researching Counterinsurgency with Terrence Peterson 38:53

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Terrence G. Peterson is Assistant Professor of History at Florida International University. He researches and teaches on France, modern Europe, and their connections to the wider world, with a particular focus on war, empire, and migration. His first book, Revolutionary Warfare: How the Algerian War Made Modern Counterinsurgency, was just published…

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Episode 110 – Trina Leigh Walker and Zindzi Cresswell – Library Strategic Planning 1:20:50

8M ago1:20:50

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In this installment of the TLP, Chris has a chat with Trina Leigh Walker and Zindzi Cresswell covering library consultancy. Thanks to Matt Finch for connecting us all. It starts with the proper way to pronounce “Carnegie” (yes, Chris gets it wrong), working in the information world, and how important a strategic plan is. Continuing with the idea of…

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Turning Your Dissertation into a Book with Katelyn Knox and Allison van Deventer 57:34

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My guests today are Katelyn Knox and Allison van Deventer, who recognized each other as kindred spirits during grad school at UCLA. Katelyn went on to land a tenure-track job at the University of Central Arkansas and eventually published a book based on her dissertation. She developed a "Dissertation-to-Book Boot Camp" to help other authors get thr…

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Exploring the Napoleonic World with Alexander Mikaberidze 1:14:55

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Join me for a fascinating tour through the Napoleonic era this week with the professor who has made it his life's work, Dr. Alexander Mikaberidze. Alexander Mikaberidze is Professor of History and Ruth Herrin Noel Endowed Chair at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. He has written and edited over two dozen books, including the award winning The …

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Becoming a Historian with Alycia Asai 53:18

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Welcome to Season Six of The Modern Scholar Podcast! In this episode we nerd out with our FIRST EVER repeat guest—the wonderful and creative Alycia Asai from the Civics and Coffee podcast! Alycia first appeared during Season Two, and I would encourage you all to taken a listen to that conversation here. Since that time, Alycia completed her MA in H…

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Episode 109 Essraa Nawar – Talking DEI, Outreach and bibliotheque d’alexandrie!! 1:30:04

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Chris had the opportunity to converse with Essraa Nawar, Assistant Dean for Library DEI Initiatives and Development, recognized in Forbes Arab American Heritage, Top 40 Women of Egypt, 125 Most Influential People in OC, and Women of Influence in O.C. Top 30 Egyptian Women Abroad. Essraa delves into unconventional perspectives on diversity, equity, …

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Episode 108 Jeff Jankowski, President of Hoopla Digital 54:44

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On this installment of the podcast, Chris speaks with the founder and President of Hoopla Digital, Jeff Jankowski. Jeff talks about Hoopla’s birth with Midwest Tapes, his origin story along with how Hoopla curates and optimizes their products along with digital equity and so much more!By Chris DeCristofaro

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Episode 107 – Melissa Taylor Fayetteville Public Library Center for Innovation 1:15:57

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Download What an amazing time with Melissa Taylor, Manager of the Center for Innovation at the Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Melissa shares about her corporate sponsorships with Walmart, JB Hunt and Tyson foods. Chris and Bob learned about all of the offerings in this beautiful facility and how Melissa keeps it all running,…

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Happy One Hundred! 19:22

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Today we are celebrating EPISODE ONE HUNDRED of The Modern Scholar Podcast! It's hard to believe we are here already, and thanks goes out to all the wonderful guests and the great conversations that have characterized this series. Today the fun continues with a brief look at how to get the most out of the academic conference experience—definitely a…

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It's a bird! It's a Plane! It's Episode 99! 29:52

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Join me for a little bit of a different episode this week as we mark Episode 99 with a Q&A, some brief cameos from previous guests, and a quick reminder about National Library Week coming up April 7-13!

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Building a Modern Library 58:59

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David Johnson has been a proud Fayetteville community member for over 20 years. Originally from Little Rock, he received his undergraduate and masters degree from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and his Master of Library Science degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In 2012, he returned to the nationally recognized Fayettevil…

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Podcasting and Modern War 57:38

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John Amble is the Editorial Director of the Modern War Institute at West Point and Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project. He is also a military intelligence officer in the U.S. Army Reserve and a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan. Before assuming his current role, John served as managing editor of War on the Rocks, a digital media outlet feat…

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World War II and Chemical Warfare 44:36

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M. Girard Dorsey is Professor of History, Program Coordinator of Justice Studies, and core faculty of Medical Humanities, Society, & Ethics at the University of New Hampshire, focusing on military and medical history. Under the name Marion Girard, she is author of A Strange and Formidable Weapon. Her most recent book is Holding Their Breath: How th…

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Becoming Veterans 37:33

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Dr. Sarah Parry Myers is an Associate Professor of History at Messiah University in central Pennsylvania, where she teaches courses on 20th century United States history, gender, public history, and military history. She is the recent recipient of a Dialogues on the Experience of War grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, focused on …

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What a Wonderful World 49:23

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Steve Biernacki is the Executive Director of the South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society, following roles as Executive Director of City Connections in Little Rock, AR and various positions with the Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas. Steve is here to talk about the world of nonprofits and community leadership - so don't miss this conve…

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Episode 106 Aaron Whitfield 1:09:39

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In this installment, the fellas were lucky enough to have Aaron Whitfield on the podcast. Aaron spoke about all Aaron has accomplished in his time in Libraryland along with being a BIPOC and what that is like in todays world. He also talks about the importance of “MU FA LI” in his life, his writing and music. Aaron talks about the power of positive…

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