The Do Space Team - The Library Is Open Ep. 24

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jay Crone, Managing Director and Venture Capitalist at Deloitte Ventures, to explore the firm’s strategic approach to corporate venture capital. Jay shares Deloitte Ventures’ investment thesis, focusing on supporting innovative Canadian startups at Series A and B stages across key sectors like cybersecurity, climate tech, fintech, future of work, health tech, and AI. Listeners will gain an inside look at how Deloitte leverages its vast network of 1,500 partners and 15,000 employees to source deals and add value beyond capital by helping startups navigate Deloitte’s complex ecosystem and access enterprise clients. Jay also discusses his diverse career journey—from government and investment banking to entrepreneurship and corporate VC—and how those experiences shape his investment philosophy. The episode delves into Deloitte’s due diligence process, the importance of founder relationships, and the firm’s strategic role as a co-investor. Jay highlights emerging trends, particularly the promise of vertical AI tailored to industry-specific needs, and shares his bullish outlook on fintech innovations like stablecoins and cross-border payments. He offers candid advice for entrepreneurs on risk-taking and aligning business vision with funding goals. This episode is a must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of corporate venture capital and innovation in Canada. Learn more about Jay's work at https://www.deloitte.com/ca/en/services/program/ventures.html Connect with Jay on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycrone/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

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We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! This session features an interview with Michael Sauers, Director of Technology and Allison Sillik, Director of Community Learning at Do Space, a community technology library in Omaha, Nebraska. Listen as Michael, Allison and Jessie discuss their digital presence and how they are spreading the technology learning experience to their community.

About Do Space

The future belongs to those who understand technology, and the only way to ensure we’ll be part of this future is to dramatically change technology access and education in Omaha. Do Space is a one-of-a-kind concept: It’s a community technology library, a digital workshop, and an innovation playground filled with new opportunities to learn, grow, explore and create. Explore more at https://dospace.org/about/.

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ALA Recap and Industry Insights with Marshall Breeding: Episode 54 32:16

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In this episode of the Library is Open podcast, we welcome return guest Marshall Breeding to talk about his experience at the American Library Association Annual Conference 2025 , his annual Library Perceptions Survey , and other industry insights!!

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The Library is Open at ALA Annual 2025!!! 4:29

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In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, Jessie and Elise are at ALA Annual 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!! They talk about their conference highlights, exciting Koha upgrades, Philly adventures, and so much more!! Thank you so much to the ALA Podcast recording crew who helped make this recording possible!!…

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Library Journal Mover and Shaker: Jen Park! The Library is Open Ep. 52 23:20

6 weeks ago23:20

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Welcome to Part Three of our three-part series on ByWater Solutions partners who were honored as Library Journal Movers and Shakers for 2025! In this episode, meet Jen Park, Government Relations Specialist, Ramapo Catskill Library System, Middletown, NY. We discuss Jen's unique role as a government liaison within the public library system, how we can all make an impact for library advocacy, and her experiencing being honored as a Mover and Shaker! Read Jen's Mover and Shaker feature here: https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/jen-park-movers-shakers-2025-advocates…

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Library Journal Mover and Shaker: Jason Homer! The Library is Open Ep. 52 30:10

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Join us for Part 2 of our three-part series on ByWater partners that were named as Library Journal Movers and Shakers 2025! In this episode, Meet Jason Homer, the Executive Director of the Worcester Public Library in Massachusetts. Jason shares his unique path to librarianship, his experience leading a library in a rich and vibrant multicultural community, creating a safe space for library staff and users, and so much more! Read more about Jason's achievements in the Library Journal Movers and Shakers piece Learn more about the Wocester Public Library . Reach out to Jason on LinkedIn!!…

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Library Journal Mover and Shaker: Leah Gregory! The Library is Open Ep. 51 30:19

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Welcome to our three-part series on ByWater partners that were named as Library Journal Movers and Shakers 2025 ! First up, meet Leah Gregory, School Library Membership Coordinator at the Illinois Heartland Library System. Leah was honored in the Advocates category, and is referred to as the "Librarian's Librarian" for her work supporting school librarians all across Illinois! In this episode, we discuss Leah's unexpected career trajectory to librarianship, her advocacy and support work at the Illinois Heartland Library System, and her experience being named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker! You won't want to miss this episode!! Listen to the You Can't Shelve this Podcast here ! Reach out to Leah at: lgregory@illinoisheartland.org…

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Computers in Libraries Recap with Bill and Brian: The Library is Open Episode 50 15:23

13 weeks ago15:23

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In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we have return guest Brian Pichman and ByWater Aspen Sales Consultant Bill Kessler to talk about all things Computers in Libraries 2025 ! Brian and Bill both attended and presented at the conference, so we wanted to discuss their key takeaways and highlights from the event. Learn more about our Digital Defense: Strengthening Library Cybersecurity Webinar Series .…

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Let's Go, Girls! Female Founded Library Tech Business with Diana Silveira! The Library is Open Episode 49 18:30

18 weeks ago18:30

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In honor of Women's History Month, we wanted to talk to Diana Silveira, President of Novare Library Services, a female-founded library technology, training, and consulting company. Diana is also the author of Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow. In this episode, we discuss Diana's journey in the library world, her experience starting a library technology company, and what she has learned (and continues to learn) along the way. She gives insight into how to grow professionally, and shares some of her favorite trainings she has participated in over the years. We also talk about the trends she is seeing libraries focus on and what conferences she will be attend this year. Connect with Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianasachssilveira/ Learn more about Novare Library Services: https://novarelibrary.com/ Get Diana's Book: https://novarelibrary.com/technology-planning-book/…

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Let's Do the DAM Thing with Yonah Levenson and Paul Cuomo: Episode 48 30:25

21 weeks ago30:25

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In this episode of The Library is Open podcast, we have not one, but TWO fabulous guests: Paul Cuomo and Yonah Levenson!! Paul is a Product Specialist at TDNet and host of The Info-Leaders Podcast . Yonah is aMetadata, Taxonomy, and Asset Management Strategy Consultant; Language Metadata Table Chair and Rutgers DAM Certificate Program Co-Director/Instructor . They will both be co-presenting at this year's Special Library Association conference on " Expanding Horizons and Career Transformations ". In this episode, we learn more about Paul and Yonah's careers, discuss alternative career paths and self-marketing tips for information professionals, and get hype for this year's SLA 2025 Conference! You won't want to miss this episode!!! Connect with Yonah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonahlevenson/ Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcuomo/…

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Personalized Learning with Rex Duval of Nookly: Episode 47 18:41

26 weeks ago18:41

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In this episode of The Library is Open podcast, we catch up with Rex Duval, Cofounder and CEO of Nookly! Nookly is a personalized learning tool that utilizes AI to create educational stories for children. In this episode, we discuss what led Rex to cofound Nookly, how the personalized learning application works, and examples of how libraries can leverage these tools in their programming. Learn more about Nookly here . Read the podcast transcription here…

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Memory Care for Libraries with Bruce Barnet--The Library is Open Ep. 46 31:21

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In this episode of The Library is Open podcast, B ruce Barnet, co-founder of The MindCare Store and SiMPL Technologies, shares his inspiring journey to working with Alzheimer’s and dementia communities. Bruce discusses how his personal experiences and passion for improving the quality of life for those affected by cognitive challenges led him to develop innovative tools and resources tailored to their needs. He highlights some of the key products offered by The MindCare Store, including user-friendly communication devices, memory aids, and tools designed to support caregivers and patients alike. Bruce explains the thoughtful design process behind these solutions, focusing on simplicity, accessibility, and their ability to enhance independence. Additionally, Bruce delves into how libraries across the country have adopted these tools as part of their community engagement efforts. He shares stories of how libraries are leveraging these resources to create dementia-friendly spaces and programs, fostering greater inclusion and support for those living with Alzheimer’s and related conditions.This episode offers valuable insights into the intersection of technology, community, and care, and how libraries can leverage these resources to serve their communities. To learn more about the MindCare store's library resources, visit: https://www.mindcarestore.com/Libraries-s/2199.htm…

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The Library is Open Ep. 45: 2025 Forecast with Brian Pichman 17:42

38 weeks ago17:42

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In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, Brian Pichman returns to talk about the tech trends that he thinks will be the hot topic for libraries in 2025. From new facets of AI to cybersecurity, Brian draws on his experiences attending recent library conferences to workshops he has hosted to share his insights. We also may talk about cows....listen to find out! To learn more about Brian, visit https://bpichman.com/#home or listen to his original podcast episode here . Visit here to watch replays from ByWater's AI Innovations in Libraries Virtual Conference.…

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Live at kohacon24 with Aleisha Amohia--The Library is Open Ep. 44 8:34

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In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we had the joy of talking with Aleisha Amohia, Technical Lead at Catalyst IT at kohacon24! We talk about her experience working with Catalyst IT, what the open source community means to her, and what's to come with kohacon25!! Learn more about Aleisha here: https://www.aleisha.nz/ Twitter: @aleishaamohia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleishaamohia/ Aleisha is a Technical Lead at Catalyst IT, an open source software company, where she started out as an intern in 2014. She is a Victoria University of Wellington graduate with a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Management and Information Systems). Aleisha Amohia (Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi) (she/her) is a passionate young advocate for diversity and equity in all spaces, sparked by her experiences as a young Māori-Asian woman in the technology industry.…

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Coming Home to the Library with Lydia Sigwarth: The Library is Open Ep. 43 26:01

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In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we welcome librarian, ByWater friend, and author Lydia Sigwarth to the podcast! Lydia is a Community Engagement Librarian at the Dubuque County Library District in Iowa and the author of "Dear Librarian", a beautifully illustrated children's book about Lydia's childhood experience at the library. Lydia was also featured on an episode of the This American Life podcast called "Growing Shelf-Awareness". In this episode, we discuss Lydia's childhood experience growing up at the library, her journey to becoming and author and librarian, and how libraries can best support children who may be in unstable living situations. Follow Lydia on all the socials @LibraryLydia Purchase Lydia's book here Listen to Lydia's episode on This American Life here…

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Marshall Breeding's ALA 2024 Wrap-Up: The Library is Open -- Ep. 42 24:01

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Guess who's back? Back again? Marshall's back! Marshall Breeding of Library Technology Guides is back on the podcast to discuss all the trends and hot topics of ALA 2024, and recap his Executive Perspectives panel (our very own Nathan Curulla was a panelist!). We also compared our step counts at the conference and our favorite AI tools. Learn more about Marshall's work at librarytechnology.org Join us at our FREE virtual Unlocking the Future: AI Innovations in Libraries conference! September 16-17, 2024. Learn more here: https://www.airmeet.com/e/9cd10860-3887-11ef-9cac-83019b5cc2e9…

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Sam Passey--The Library is Open Ep. 41 28:06

1 year ago28:06

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In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, Sam Passey, Associate Dean of Library Services at Colorado Mountain College, joins us to talk about his recent switch from public to academic librarianship, his experience and passion for Open Source, and his hopes for the future. Sam formerly worked as the Director of the Uintah County Library and was the co-founder of the Uintah Basin Libraries Consortium. Follow Sam on LinkedIn!…

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Andrew Auld from PTFS Europe--Library is Open Ep 40 17:09

1 year ago17:09

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In this episode of the Library is Open podcast, Andrew Auld, Commercial Director at PTFS Europe, joins us to talk about the partnership with ByWater, updates from koha Hackfest, and...sourdough bread??! Listen to the podcast to learn more!

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Marshall Breeding's PLA 2024 Wrap-Up! The Library is Open--Ep. 39 25:20

1 year ago25:20

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Guess who's back?! Marshall Breeding of Library Technology Guides! Marshall joins us on this episode of the podcast to discuss the trends and topics that were at the forefront of this year's Public Library Association 2024 Conference, as well as the fun events! Follow Marshall at librarytechnology.org…

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HAPPY 15TH BIRTHDAY, BYWATER! Brendan Gallagher and Nathan Curulla -- The Library is Open Ep. 38 21:41

1 year ago21:41

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It's ByWater Solutions' 15th Anniversary!!! What better way to celebrate 15 years of extraordinary service to libraries by talking with ByWater Solutions founders Brendan Gallagher and Nathan Curulla. In this episode, we discuss the ByWater Solutions origin story, starting and growing a business with your best friend, and hopes for ByWaters' future.…

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Telishia "Tee" Murray--The Library is Open Ep. 37 43:24

2 years ago43:24

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In our latest episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we chat with one of our good friends Telishia "Tee" Murray, Director of Library and Learning Resources at Galveston College in Texas. Tee shares about her path to becoming a librarian, her unique experiences serving as both a public library and academic library director under the age of 40, her love of Koha and the Open Source Community, and so much more! You won't want to miss this episode! Follow the Galveston College Library here: https://www.facebook.com/galvestoncollegelibrary…

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Library Joy with Mychal Threets--The Library is Open Ep. 36 34:11

2 years ago34:11

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On today's episode of the Library is Open Podcast, we have the joy and honor of talking with Mychal Threets!! Mychal is a Supervisory Librarian at the Solano County Library in California. He has become a social media sensation and won over countless followers for his heartwarming and authentic stories about his interactions with library users. In this episode, we dive deeper into Mychal's journey to becoming a librarian, his experience being a social media superstar, his struggles with mental health, and the importance of spreading library joy. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this very special episode, because as Mychal always says, "I'm so happy you're here." <3 Follow Mychal: Insta, TikTok, and Twitter: @mychal3ts Follow Solano County Library: TikTok, Insta: @solanolibrary…

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Ep. 35--Christopher Brannon and George Williams 27:54

2 years ago27:54

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Today, we have two special guests you may recognize from the koha-US Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training videos, Christopher Brannon of the Coeur d'Alene Public Library and George Williams of NEKLS (Northeast Kansas Library System). They share their journeys into the library world, their passion for the Koha Community, and why the upcoming Koha-US Conference is going to be so amazing! Watch the Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training videos and livestream from the Koha-US Conference here: https://www.youtube.com/kohaus…

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Jessica Zairo and Kelly McElligott--The Library is Open Ep. 34 15:12

2 years ago15:12

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Chances are, if you are a ByWater partner, have attended a library conference, or are part of the Koha Community, you have seen Jessie and Kelly. For those who may not know this dynamic duo, Kelly is the Library Accounts Coordinator at ByWater Solutions and Jessie is the Director of Library Sales and Outreach at ByWater Solutions. For four years, Jessie and Kelly have hosted a weekly web series called Monday Minutes where they give short tutorials on various Koha topics. In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we learn some facts about Jessie and Kelly that we didn't know, talk about the value of the Open Source Community, and about two exciting upcoming Koha conferences! To subscribe to ByWater's Monday Minutes emails, go to bywatersolutions.com and subscribe at the bottom of the page. To view past Monday Minutes episodes, visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV_OXyJ1D3BgKovtgSBoFcQNb7IhixDKO To learn more about KohaCon'23 visit: https://perlkohacon.fi/Schedule.html To learn more about the koha-US Annual Conference visit: https://koha-us.org/events/conferences/2023-koha-us-annual-conference-portsmouth-nh/…

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The Memeing Librarian--The Library is Open Ep. 33 49:56

2 years ago49:56

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We are THRILLED to have a library social media icon on the podcast: The Memeing Librarian! In this episode, we explore the evolution of the Memeing Librarian from a modest library meme account to a full-fledged social media titan! We also have some real talk about book censorship, the issues libraries are facing today, and the ever-evolving nature of social media and its power to create community. Follow The Memeing Librarian! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the_memeing_librarian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thememeinglib…

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Rebecca Glasgow and Tara Radniecki of the DeLaMare Library ep. 32 35:52

2 years ago35:52

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Welcome to a new season of The Library is Open Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Rebecca Glasgow and Tara Radniecki of the DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library at the University of Nevada, Reno! At the 2023 Computers in Libraries Conference, Tara and Rebecca gave a presentation on Course Management Learning Systems for Makerspace Training. We wanted to dive deeper into how Rebecca and Tara open sourced course content to train students and volunteers to use the Makerspace. Resources: Box folder with all the DeLaMare Library Makerspace Wrangler and Patron Training resources: https://bit.ly/41lPwPg DeLaMare Makerspace website: https://library.unr.edu/delamare/themakerspace Tara’s information page: https://library.unr.edu/radniecki-tara Rebecca’s information page: https://library.unr.edu/glasgow-rebecca Maker Literacies website: https://library.uta.edu/makerliteracies/ Rebecca Glasgow is the Engineering and Fabrication Librarian at the University of Nevada, Reno. She supports the learning, teaching and research needs of faculty and students for the College of Engineering and a wide variety of departments that use the Makerspace. Her time with The DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library has allowed her to explore curriculum development and instructional design, which she has applied to her makerspace training programs and other instructional sessions. She strives to create authentic and accessible learning experiences while incorporating maker and information competencies into the curriculum . Tara Radniecki is the head of the DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library of the University of Nevada, Reno. She pushes the traditional boundaries of academic libraries by facilitating a patron-centered framework in the library through unique resources, services, and programming. In addition to its STEM and map-based collections, the DeLaMare Library contributes to campus research and learning via its innovative Data & GIS Services and Makerspace.…

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Mitchell Davis - The Library is Open ep. 31 33:33

4 years ago33:33

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We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! This session features an interview with Mitchell Davis, Senior Director at BiblioLabs. Today we will be talking about the power of creativity, innovation, and of course our love for libraries. Mitchell is a believer in the power of reading and the power of creativity and brings a love for both to his current role partnering with libraries. Indie Author Project : Connecting Indie Authors, Libraries and Readers: https://indieauthorproject.com/ Create Share Discover: Community Engagement Tools, In Your Library, For Your Community: https://createsharediscover.com/…

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Justin Hoenke - The Library is Open ep. 30 25:44

4 years ago25:44

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We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! This session features an interview with Justin Hoenke. Justin is the Team Leader: Libraries & Community Spaces at Wellington City Council in New Zealand. Justin and Jessie talk about libraries, communities and most importantly kindness. Justin is a community focused librarian & manager who believes that when we all respect each other, work together, and have honest communication that we can accomplish the most amazing things. At the Libraries & Community Spaces at Wellington City Council in New Zealand he provides strategic direction and leadership for 2 public libraries and 4 community centers. Justin is also the author of a a regular column titled A DAY IN THE LIFE for INFORMATION TODAY magazine . This 9 times/year column is focused on speaking with librarians and others in the information management profession about trends, inspiration, technology, management, and more.…

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Mark Noble - The Library is Open ep. 29 - 24:03

4 years ago24:03

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We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! This session features an interview with Mark Noble, Aspen Discovery Team Lead at ByWater Solutions. Mark and Jessie talk about the future of open-source discovery, the global community and what’s on the roadmap for Aspen Discovery in this episode! About Mark Noble Mark graduated with a degree in Architectural Engineering, but moved immediately into software development. More than half his career has been spent building software for libraries with the majority of the time spent working on Discovery software. He enjoys creating innovative new functionality to make library software work better for patrons and staff. In his spare time, Mark enjoys being outdoors running and hiking, traveling, and hanging out with his kids. About Aspen Discovery Aspen is a full-featured Discovery System that integrates with e-content and other 3rd party providers, giving your patrons comprehensive access to all of your materials in one place. Aspen combines your library catalog with e-content, digital archives and enrichment from all major third-party providers, improves relevancy and ease of use, provides native reading recommendations, displays all formats of titles within one result (FRBR) and much more. Aspen was created to give users an improved experience over other Discovery systems with less of an impact on library budgets. Learn more about Aspen Discovery .…

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Angie Drobnic Holan - The Library is Open ep. 28 - 27:45

4 years ago27:45

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We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! This session features an interview with Angie Drobnic Holan, editor-in-chief at PolitiFact. Angie and Jessie talk about misinformation, tools to organize and keep accurate records, partnerships to help stop the spread of misinformation online, and educating people to distinguish between truth and rumors. About Angie Drobnic Holan Angie has extensive experience fact-checking the presidency, Congress and political campaigns, and was a reporter on the PolitiFact team that won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for national reporting. She serves on the advisory board of the International Fact-Checking Network. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and a master’s of library science from the University of South Florida. Her undergraduate degree is from the Plan II liberal arts program at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a native of Louisiana and attended the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts. Read more about Angie on the Politifact site . About Politifact Fact-checking journalism is the heart of PolitiFact. Their core principles are independence, transparency, fairness, thorough reporting and clear writing. The reason they publish is to give citizens the information they need to govern themselves in a democracy. Read more about Politifact .…

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JP Porcaro - The Library is Open ep. 27 - 51:27

4 years ago51:27

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We are pleased to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! This session features an interview with JP Porcaro, Director, Free Public Library & Cultural Center of Bayonne. JP and Jessie talk about everything libraries, lifelong learning, communities, and just why libraries are the cornerstone of a child’s learning process. About JP Porcaro JP was an American Library Association Presidential Candidate in 2016-2017 and serves as an EveryLibrary Senior Advisor. Follow JP on Twiiter About the Bayonne Public Library The Bayonne Public Library is the free public library of Bayonne, New Jersey. Incorporated in 1890, it serves a population of approximately 62,000. Read more at Bayonne Public Library The New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act passed both the Assembly and the Senate unanimously on November 16, 2020. It was then signed by the Governor on November 20, 2020.…

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R. David Lankes - The Library is Open ep. 26 - 35:15

5 years ago35:15