Podcasts

Longshots #198: Getting the Word Out with American Libraries Direct
Sarah talks with George Eberhart, founding editor of American Libraries Direct, the weekly e-newsletter from the American Library Association. George talks about how the newsletter got started, where content comes from, and how he seeks to make each issue "informative, practical, and amusing at times." He also explains future plans for the newsletter and the website, and the impact that the newsletter has had on its sister publication, the monthly print magazine American Libraries.

Longshots #183: Getting Certified with ALA-APA
On this episode, Sarah talks with Jenifer Grady, founding director of ALA-APA, the American Library Association's Allied Professional Association, about their Certified Public Library Administrator Program, CPLA. Jennifer explains the origins of the program, as well as what it takes to achieve CPLA certification and the broad range of professionals who have taken the classes. They also discuss the next project from ALA-APA — the Library Support Staff Certification Program, which will be launching in January 2010.

Longshots #173 ALA President Reflects on Engaging Membership and the Library Ecosystem
Sarah talks with Jim Rettig, University Librarian, University of Richmond, and outgoing president of the American Library Association. Jim discusses the many projects launched during his presidency, including the launch of ALAConnect and other online membership ventures, and the Library Ecosystem website.

Longshots #171 - New ALA President Ready to Build an Army of Advocates
Sarah talks with Dr. Camila Alire, Dean Emeritus of University of New Mexico and Colorado State University, and incoming president of the American Library Association. Dr. Alire shares the foci of her presidential year: advocacy tools for frontline staff; advocacy for literacy in minority communities; and a fundraising initiative for the Spectrum scholarship program.

Longshots #170 - Time to Honor a Leader from the Intellectual Freedom Frontlines
Sarah speaks with Robert P. Doyle, executive director of the Illinois Library Association and recipient of the 2009 Freedom to Read Foundation Roll of Honor Award. Bob shares the motivation for his longstanding involvement in intellectual freedom activities, including his ground-breaking work for Banned Books Week.

Longshots #160 - Saving Money at the Library
Sarah talks to Jane Chesnutt, Editor-in-Chief of Woman's Day magazine, about ways people use libraries during a recession. They also talk about the Woman's Day essay contest covering how women are using the library to save money.

Longshots #159 - Selecting the 2009 Carnegie Medal Winner
Sarah speaks with the Margaret Tice, the Chair of the 2009 Carnegie Medal Jury, about this distinguished award given for excellence in children's video. They also discuss the selection process, the history of this award, Tice's experience serving on the committee, as well as this year's winners, Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly of Weston Woods Studios, producers of March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World.

Longshots #158 - Selecting the 2009 Newbery Medal Winner
Chair of the 2009 Newbery Medal Jury Rose Trevino discusses the world's oldest award for children's books which is given to an author for the most distinguished contribution in literature for children, including the selection process, serving on the committee, and the history of the award. She also talks about the 2009 winner, The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman.

Longshots #157 - Selecting a Caldecott Medal Winner
Chair of the 2009 Caldecott Selection Committee Nell Colburn shares the history Caldecott Medal, which is given to the most distinguished American picture book for children. She also covers the award process, serving on the committee, and the 2009 winner, The House in the Night, illustrated by Beth Krommes and written by Susan Marie Swanson.

Longshots #130 - Emily Sheketoff
Sarah talks with Emily Sheketoff, executive director of the American Library Association's Washington Office.

Longshots #65 - Mary Ghikas
Sarah begins her "Future of Libraries" series with a discussion with Mary Ghikas

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