Best Amanda Rosen Podcasts (2024)

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272: The Booklover’s Library by Madeline Martin

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Steve chats with Madeline Martin, author of The Booklover’s Library, about the inspiration and research behind her latest novel, set in a unique library during World War II, and the emotional ties between the characters and books. Later, Rebecca Vnuk from Library Reads and Yaika Sabat from Novelist return to the Circ Desk to recommend read-alikes f…

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271: That Librarian by Amanda Jones

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Steve chats with Amanda Jones, school librarian and author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America, about her path to librarianship, her harrowing experience after speaking out against censorship at a public library board meeting and the aftermath, and her determination to stand up for what’s right. Read the transcript! Amanda …

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270: Virtue Information Literacy by Wayne Bivens-Tatum

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Guest host Troy Swanson chats with Wayne Bivens-Tatum, author of Libraries and the Enlightenment and Virtue Information Literacy, about the concept of “information anarchy,” the relevance of cultivating intellectual virtues like open-mindedness, intellectual humility, and epistemic justice to thrive in today’s complex information landscape, and int…

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269: The Bourne Shadow by Brian Freeman – Summer Reading Spectacular

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As part of the Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with Brian Freeman, author of THE BOURNE SHADOW and four previous Bourne novels, about his early experiences with libraries, the impact of Ludlum’s work on his work, and how he aims to modernize Jason Bourne while staying true to the original character. And in our final visit (for now!) to The …

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268: That Night in the Library by Eva Jurczyk – Summer Reading Spectacular

2M ago

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As part of the Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with librarian Eva Jurczyk, author of That Night in the Library, about her unique journey from a bibliographer’s kid to a renowned author, the inspiration behind her gripping mystery novels, and the intersection of librarianship and fiction writing. Over on The Circ Desk, Rebecca and Yaika disc…

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267: The Frame-Up by Gwenda Bond – Summer Reading Spectacular

2M ago

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As part of the Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with Gwenda Bond about her career journey, her fascination with heist stories, her experiences with licensed content, including writing for Lois Lane and Stranger Things, her approach to magic in storytelling, and the vibrant writing community she’s fostering in Lexington, Kentucky. And on The …

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266: Owly by Andy Runton – Summer Reading Spectacular

2M ago

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As part of the Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with Andy Runton, creator of the graphic novel series Owly, about how libraries influenced his work and life, the origins of Owly, the process of converting the series from black and white to color, and advice for educators and librarians on how to use Owly in their teaching. And on The Circ De…

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265: The Heirloom by Jessie Rosen – Summer Reading Spectacular

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As part of the Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with Jessie Rosen, author of the new book, The Heirloom, about the profound impact libraries have had on her life, the inspiration behind her novel, and how her personal experiences and superstitions shaped her writing. At the Circ Desk Rebecca and Yaika discuss how “women’s fiction” has morphe…

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264: The Year of Living Constitutionally by A. J. Jacobs – Summer Reading Spectacular

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As part of the Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with A. J. Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Constitutionally, about his fascinating, immersive journey of living strictly by the U. S. Constitution, delve into the contrasts between originalism and living constitutionalism, and provides insightful commentary on how the founding document sha…

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263: Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller – Summer Reading Spectacular

3M ago

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As part of the Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with Kirsten Miller, author of Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books, about her deep love for libraries, the real-life banned books that inspired her book, and how she tackled book banning, censorship, and the power of literature, all while retaining a humorous and engaging tone. Stick aro…

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262: Unladylike Rules of Attraction by Amita Murray – Summer Reading Spectacular

3M ago

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As part of the Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with Amita Murray, author of Unladylike Rules of Attraction, the second novel in her Marleigh Sisters series, about her experiences with libraries, the inspiration behind her writing, and why incorporating diverse elements into her Regency romances is so crucial. At the Circ Desk, Rebecca and Y…

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261: The Bezzle by Cory Doctorow – Summer Reading Spectacular

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As part of the Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with Cory Doctorow, author of The Bezzle, the sequel to Red Team Blues, about the concept of enshittification, Cory’s creative process and prolific writing during the lockdown, his strategies for managing information intake, and much more. And stay tuned for the debut of The Circ Desk featuring…

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260: The 12 Steps to a Community-Led Library

4M ago

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Steve chats with Audrey Barbakoff and Noah Lenstra, authors of The 12 Steps to a Community-Led Library, about the motivations behind writing the book, the principles of community-led library work, emphasizing equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice, and practical advice for librarians interested in adopting this model. Read the transcript!…

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259: Literature and Primary Sources: The Perfect Pairing for Student Learning

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Steve chats with Tom Bober and Rebecca Newland, authors of Literature and Primary Sources: The Perfect Pairing for Student Learning, about their time working at the Library of Congress, why primary sources are important, how librarians and teachers can better collaborate, and how today’s digital media will become tomorrow’s shoeboxes full of photos…

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258: The Last Comics on Earth: Too Many Villains by Max Brallier

5M ago

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Steve chats with Max Brallier, author of The Last Comics on Earth: Too Many Villains, the second book in the Last Comics graphic novel series spun off from his bestselling Last Kids on Earth series. They chat about balancing an apocalyptic background with a light-hearted tone, the differences between the Last Kids and Last Comics series, which joke…

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257: Financial Literacy with Richland Library

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Steve chats with Sylvie Golod and Thomas Maluck from Richland Library about why financial literacy is an important topic for libraries to cover, the programs and services Richland offers in its Business, Careers, and Resources Center, how to make the subject appealing to teens and adults, and the importance of community partners. Plus, a Secret Sta…

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256: Creating a Person-Centered Library

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Steve chats with Elizabeth A. Wahler and Sarah C. Johnson, authors of the book, Creating a Person-Centered Library: Best Practices for Supporting High-Needs Patrons, about how they came to work with libraries, what a person-centered approach to library work looks like, why it’s important for both library staff and administration to buy in to the ap…

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255: ALA Presidential Candidates (2024)

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Steve chats with Sam Helmick and Ray Pun, the 2024 candidates for the President of the American Library Association, about why they want the role, how the profession can live up to its diversity goals, how they would help make the organization more attractive to new and prospective members, and whether libraries are (or ever can be) neutral. Read t…

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254: Three-Inch Teeth by C. J. Box

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Steve welcomes C. J. Box, author of the new book Three-Inch Teeth, the newest entry in his Joe Pickett series, back to the show. They chat about how Box keeps the series fresh after 24 novels, the world of Joe Pickett, the research Box has done on grizzly bears and falconers, and the return of one of Joe Pickett’s deadliest adversaries. Read the tr…

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253: On Censorship by James LaRue

7M ago

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Steve chats with James LaRue, author of the book On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US, about his path to librarianship, the four main reasons people seek to censor books, his biggest challenges when he led the ALA’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, how to deal with politically-motivated censorship, and his theory of li…

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252: RAILS – Reaching Across Illinois Library System

8M ago

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Steve chats with Janette Derucki and Grant Halter from RAILS: Reaching Across Illinois Library System about how they got interested in the library and data science fields, what RAILS does for libraries in Illinois, how they work to gather and present data via dashboards and other methods, statewide initiatives like the SLIDE and SLATE projects,. an…

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251: Bookish Realm

8M ago

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Guest host Thomas Maluck from the late, lamented Secret Stacks podcast chats with Ashley from Bookish Realm, about reviewing books online, navigating book challenges, how publishing has changed young adult literature, and the positives and negatives of social media. Read the transcript! Ashley is an avid reader who pretty much has an interest in al…

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250: Tamar Evangelestia-Dougherty

9M ago

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Steve chats with Tamar Evangelestia-Dougherty, Director of the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, about her path to librarianship, her experience of joining the Smithsonian, how they support equity, diversity, and inclusion, some favorite hidden gems held by the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, and her plans for the future. Read the transcript!…

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Recirculated: Tracie D. Hall

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In June 2021, Steve chatted with Tracie D. Hall, then-Executive Director of the American Library Association, about her path to librarianship, her role as ALA’s Executive Director, what ALA has done and can do for library workers, libraries working for social justice, and accepting ourselves as members of the human race. Hall resigned from the Exec…

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249: All You Have to Do Is Call by Kerri Maher

11M ago

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Steve chats with Kerri Maher, author of All You Have to Do Is Call, about her personal experiences with libraries, how she researched the Jane Collective, why she decided to feature original characters rather than real, historical people, and how her stories reveal themselves in the writing. Read the transcript! Kerri Maher is the USA Today bestsel…

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248: Elevating the School Library

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Steve chats with Susan D. Ballard and Sara Kelly Johns, authors of Elevating the School Library, about why developing a brand is important for school libraries, how to separate your personal brand from your organizational brand (including who does it right), and why it’s important to do this work proactively. Read the transcript! What is your schoo…

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247: Nocturne by Alyssa Wees

12M ago

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Steve chats with Alyssa Wees, author of Nocturne and The Waking Forest, about her youth services work in libraries, writing Beanie Babies fan fiction, her love of ballet, the appeal of fairy tales and the dark fantasy genre, and why she probably won’t ever write your next beach read. Read the transcript! Alyssa Wees is the acclaimed author of The W…

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246: Book Banning in 21st Century America, with Emily J. M. Knox

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Steve chats with Emily J. M. Knox, author of Book Banning in 21st Century America and Foundations of Intellectual Freedom, about her path to the library field, understanding the reasons behind book banning and challenges, the fight for public services, and the power of the book. Read the transcript! Emily Knox is an associate professor in the Schoo…

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245: The Safe Library

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Steve chats with Steve Albrecht, author of The Safe Library: Keeping Users, Staff, and Collections Secure, about how he transitioned from working with law enforcement to libraries, the importance of having a security plan, learning to why assertiveness is the key to maintaining a safe environment, and the culture of cops that librarians need to und…

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Connections Beyond Boundaries: Navigating Challenging Choices and Deepening Intimacy 1:16:40

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Hello Beautiful Humans and welcome to another episode! It's been a while since our last episode, but we believe in honoring the natural rhythm of creation rather than sticking to strict schedules. Today, we embark on a special journey inspired by Nadia Munla and Chris Bale podcast, diving into the realms of new paradigm relating and evolutionary co…

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244: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

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Steve chats with Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, authors of The First Ladies, about their thoughts on libraries as professional writers, why readers are fascinated by Marie’s and Victoria’s friendship and writing partnership, how the friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune developed, and what Marie and Victoria …

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243: Knowledge as a Feeling

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Steve chats with Troy Swanson, author of Knowledge as a Feeling: How Neuroscience and Psychology Impact Human Information Behavior, about how his research has evolved over the years, how we think our brains process information (and how our brains REALLY process information), how memories and emotions are linked, and what it means to “know” somethin…

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242: PeMento

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Steve chats with PeMento founders Lindsay Cronk, Maurini Strub, Ashley Krenelka Chase, and Rachel Fleming about what the concept of mentoring means to them, how PeMento got started, why they plan to keep PeMento in a perpetual “pilot” state, and what Steve’s new podcast should be called. Read the transcript! Lindsay Cronk is currently Assistant Dea…

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241: LibraryReads – Tenth Anniversary

1+ y ago

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Steve chats with LibraryReads Executive Director Rebecca Vnuk and LibraryReads Advisory Board member Stephanie Chase, about the tenth anniversary of LibraryReads, how it’s changed over its first decade, how it works with publishers, its commitment to diversity, and planning for the future. Read the transcript! Rebecca Vnuk is the Executive Director…

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240: Hopeful Visions, Practical Actions: Cultural Humility in Library Work

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Steve chats with the editors of Hopeful Visions, Practical Actions: Cultural Humility in Library Work, Sarah R. Kostelecky, Lori Townsend, and David A. Hurley, about what cultural humility is, the importance of self-reflection, mitigating power differentials, and why Venn diagrams are always the answer. Read the transcript! Sarah R. Kostelecky is t…

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239: Open Educational Resources

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Guest host Troy Swanson chats with CJ Ivory, Angela Pashia, and Mary Ann Cullen about Open Educational Resources, working with faculty and administration in implementing OERs, being mindful of whose voices are being considered in the creation of OERs, and why libraries should (or should not) lead the efforts to create OERs. Read the transcript! CJ …

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238: Storm Watch by C. J. Box

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Steve chats with C. J. Box, author of Storm Watch, the 23rd book in his bestselling Joe Pickett series, about his early experiences with libraries, how he gets started with a new book, how his characters have changed over the years, and what it’s like to see his creations adapted for the screen. Read the transcript! C. J. Box is the #1 New York Tim…

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237: ALA Presidential Candidates (2023)

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Steve chats with the 2023 candidates for President of the American Library Association, Cindy Hohl and Eric D. Suess, about why they want the role, creating safe and equitable environments for library workers and patrons, neutrality, and how new members can find their way in the Association. Read the transcript! Cindy Hohl is past president of the …

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Embodiment and the Erotic edge, with Nadia Munla 49:56

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During our conversation, Amanda and Nadia delve into the concept of embodiment and the advantages of intuitive movement. Additionally, they discuss the importance of understanding the five dimensions of embodiment: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and energetic. Nadia explains that contemporary society imposes a flawed perspective on the ide…

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236: Promoting African American Writers by Grace M. Jackson-Brown

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Steve chats with Grace M. Jackson-Brown, author of Promoting African American Writers, about her path to librarianship, her involvement with the African American Read-In program, why libraries should include programs promoting African American writers, teaching critical thinking skills through reading, and how writing the book was beneficial for he…

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Embracing Your Sensuality: Erotic Rituals with Aubrey Aurora 49:12

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Welcome to today's episode of our podcast where Amanda interviews a very special guest, Aubrey Aurora. They will be sharing their journey of sisterhood and how they inspired each other to explore the practice of ritual and devotion of sensuality and sexuality. Segment 1: Sisterhood Journey - Amanda and Aubrey share their story of how they met and d…

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235: Romance Novels, with Falon Ballard and Robin Bradford

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Steve first chats with Falon Ballard, author of Not My Type and Lease on Love, about her experience with libraries, her writing process, her two novels and her podcast, and which Marvel romance she would love to write. Then, Steve gets the rundown on the romance genre with Robin Bradford, author of the Readers’ Advisory Guide to Romance! Read the t…

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Unveiling Intimacy: Navigating the Depths of Masculine and Feminine Devotion, with Alex Mishka 52:25

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In this episode, Amanda and Alex delve into the complexities of relationships and the interplay of masculine and feminine energies. They explore the gates of the masculine heart and the depth of feminine devotion, and discuss the importance of inner work in creating a fulfilling partnership. They also touch upon the two main masculine wounds and of…

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234: Library Link of the Day, with John Hubbard

1+ y ago

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Steve chats with John Hubbard, librarian at Washington University in St. Louis and creator of Library Link of the Day, about change management, library vendor consolidation, discovery layers, keeping up with professional news (and why it’s the same topics over and over again), and what the final Library Link of the Day will be. Read the transcript!…

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The Journey to Secure | Philippe Lewis 52:39

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In this episode Amanda and Philippe dive deep into the landscape of attachment theory, self-regulation, self-care, sense making, and self-resourcing. They will also tackle the four stages of the journey to security which will help you reach a happy and fulfilling life. Philippe is a relationship educator and founder of Exquisite Dark Love, a platfo…

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233: Actively Anti-Racism Service to Leisure Readers, with Robin Bradford and Becky Spratford

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Steve chats with Robin Bradford and Becky Spratford, creators of the Actively Anti-Racist Service to Leisure Readers course for Learn with NoveList, about how they got started doing anti-racism training, the difference between “not racist” and “anti-racist”, working with NoveList to adapt their in-person presentations to a virtual self-paced format…

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What is Deeper Intimacy? 17:39

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Welcome back to the podcast I’m so happy to have you here with me. This podcast was started back in 2018 called “Driven for Purpose” and after a 2 year long break the podcast makes a return with a rebrand and new podcast ‘face lift’ called “Deeper Intimacy.” A podcast with a focus to bring you deeper into connection with your self & others…

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232: Library Marketing, with Angela Hursh

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Steve chats with Angela Hursh, Manager of Engagement and Marketing for NoveList, author of the blog SuperLibraryMarketing.com, and host of the YouTube series The Library Marketing Show, about her path from television journalism to libraries, how libraries can do better marketing without spending a lot, her work at NoveList, and a special online pro…

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231: Auditing Diversity in Library Collections, with Sarah Voels

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Steve chats with Sarah Voels, director of Vogel Library at Wartburg College and author of Auditing Diversity in Library Collections, about her path through librarianship, why diversity audits are an essential tool for library collections, how to find diverse materials to add to collections, and how to get started in conducting a diversity audit. Re…

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230: Project Information Literacy, with Dr. Alison J. Head

2y ago

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Guest host Troy Swanson chats with Dr. Alison J. Head, founder and director of Project Information Literacy, about PIL’s early days, PIL’s unique place in the information literacy research field, the importance of student and information agency, and what’s next for the PIL group! Read the transcript! Alison J. Head, Ph.D. is an information scientis…

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