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The Library Pros

Chris DeCristofaro

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Frequency: 1 episode/25d. Total Eps: 149

The Library Pros - A Librarian and a Library Information Technologist discussing libraries, technology and anything else that makes us smile!

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Episode 111 – Dr. Betsy Cauble Social Workers in Libraries

Monday, October 14, 2024 • Duration 50:13

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 efficacy of having social work students interning at libraries.

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Episode 110 – Trina Leigh Walker and Zindzi Cresswell – Library Strategic Planning

Saturday, September 7, 2024 • Duration 01:20:50

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 that strategic plan, how does any project that the library undertakes fit with that plan. Trina and Zindzi also talk about how important it is for consultants to speak to include the staff, the board, administration and, yes, even the public with designing a new service or revamping how a library does business. It is also very important to understand what the definition of “return on investment” is for each particular institution. And we explore if consultants are also therapists!!

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Special Episode – Connecticut Library Conference Part 1 Doug Lord

Thursday, August 17, 2023 • Duration 37:15

In this 2 part episode, Chris and Bob travel to Groton Connecticut at the invitation of the Connecticut Library Association to speak during their conference lunch period about mental health and wellbeing in the library profession. The fellas were joined by Doug Lord, Director of the C. H. Booth Public Library in Newtown, Connecticut and President of the Association. Topics range from work/life balance, how the profession cares too much, how libraries are part of the hospitality industry and how its ok to take a mental health day. Doug also explores how to send a positive email to staff, dealing with the stress of difficult patrons and how to have the right attitude in the field to be a good librarian.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-lord-94160318/

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Episode 33 – Kate Byrne, Alyson Dalby, and Clare McKenzie International Librarian Network

Friday, January 5, 2018 • Duration 01:39:03

This is a very special episode. Bob and Chris spoke with Kate Byrne, Alyson Dalby and Clare McKenzie were named Library Journal Movers and Shakers in 2016 for their work founding the International Librarian Network. Join us to listen to this amazing group of librarians who are all Australian Nationals. Although they are now spread through the world (Kate being in London, UK, Alyson being in Copenhagen Denmark and Clare in Wollongong NSW, Australia), they all appeared together via Google Hangouts. So take a listen to how this amazing group set up and collaborated with librarians from all over the world.

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Kate Byrne Clare McKenzie Alyson Dalby

@ccmcknz @alysondalby @katecbyrne

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Episode 32 – Long Island Library Resources Council 26th Annual Conference

Saturday, December 16, 2017 • Duration 02:04:01

Chris and Bob took the TLP on the road for a special episode. TLP appeared at the Long Island Resources Council (LILRC) Annual Conference. We had a number of guests talking about libraries and the future. There were some great discussions! We hope to do this every year at their conference!! The guests include:

Arthur Friedman, Reference Librarian at Nassau Community College

Eric Cohen Coordinator of Technology and Media from John Jermain Memorial Library

Frank McKenna, Director of the Seaford Library

Mark Navins from LILRC

Danielle Minard from the Longwood Public Library

Emily Drabinski, Coordinator of Library instruction at LIU Post Brooklyn

David fabulosa Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Tenement Museum in Lower Manhattan

Carl Vitovich, Administrative Coordinator of Eastern Suffolk BOCES Library System

Ellen Druda, Head of Digital Services at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library and co-host of “In the Stacks” podcast www.inthestackspodcast.wordpress.org

Charlene Muhr, Assistant Library Director of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library and co-host of “In the Stacks” podcast www.inthestackspodcast.wordpress.org

Brian Lym, Dean of University Libraries at Adelphi University

Sally Steiglitz, Librarian and Professor at Adelphi University

Chris Kretz, Librarian at Stony Brook University and co-host of “Long Island History Project” podcast longislandhistoryproject.org

Episode 31 – Braydon Moreno Robo3d Democratizing Craftmanship

Saturday, December 2, 2017 • Duration 01:10:43

Braydon Moreno co-founder of Robo3d.com, joined the podcast to talk about 3D printing, entrepreneurship, and why 3D printing and coding is becoming an essential element to libraries. We discuss how libraries are transforming into community centers, promoting technology to empower users to create and develop in the digital world with librarians as their ambassadors. Braydon also discussed how 3D printers are becoming “all in one” devices with the integration of slicing software and on board storage and the concept of democratizing craftsmanship and fostering entrepreneurship vs. pushing away people using the library to develop their business.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/braydonmoreno/

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Article about Robo3d in 3D Printing Industry

Braydon and his partner were featured in Forbes Magazine!

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Episode 30 – The Un-Episode

Saturday, November 18, 2017 • Duration 01:33:28

Well it happened. Chris and Bob plunked down the mics and started talking. We talked library geek stuff. So if you have liked our episodes before, don’t hold this one against us!

Ellen Druda $5.00!!!

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Episode 29 Maurice Coleman – It’s Not a Claw Machine!!!

Friday, November 3, 2017 • Duration 01:32:56

This could be the funniest episode we have done to date. Maurice Coleman, host of the great library podcast “T is for Training” joined the boys via Google Hangouts. Maurice Coleman is the Technical Trainer at the Harford County (Maryland) Public Library. He is a funny guy and his podcast is a must listen. His show’s webpage is tisfortraining.wordpress.com. Enjoy this fun episode!!!

T is for Training Twitter T is for Training Facebook

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Episode 28 – Eric Cohen & John Jermain Library

Monday, October 23, 2017 • Duration 01:09:12

John Jermain Library in historic Sag Harbor, New York is beautiful building. Grand entryway with a domed ceiling, beautiful stone work, marvelous woodworking and furniture and extremely historic. But if you want to connect to wifi, well that is a challenge! Join Chris and Bob as we speak to Eric Cohen, the Coordinator of Technology and Media as we learn about the history of the building, the challenges of working in the old structure and how a modern renovation effects a building that is over 100 years old.

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Episode 27 Ed Rossman: New Revenue Streams for Libraries

Friday, October 6, 2017 • Duration 01:30:50

Ed Rossman, Adult Services Librarian at the Shaker Heights Public LIbrary joined us via Google Hangouts to talk about alternative ways libraries can raise additional revenue. His experience in the communications field has helped him invent new ways libraries can raise revenue and even build revenue streams. He is the author of the book 40+ Revenue Sources for Librarys and Non-Profits. It is available on Amazon or through the ALA in the link below

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Order his book 40+ Revenue Sources for Libraries and Non-Profits Here

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