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Longshots #237 A Love Letter to Librarians Updated: 2010-05-17 04:00:00 Description: Sarah talks with Marilyn Johnson, author of The Book is Overdue: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All. Johnson describes what motivated her to write this tribute to the new librarians that have guided her into the digital age. The book feat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Longshots #233 The Trend is Strong for Non-traditional Librarian Jobs Updated: 2010-05-10 04:00:00 Description: Sarah talks with Deborah Schwarz, president and CEO, Library Associates Companies (LAC). Contrary to reports, Schwarz sees a strong job market for librarians, as long as one is interested in less traditional library jobs, and LAC actually has more jo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Longshots #232: Rethinking Your Work Updated: 2010-05-04 04:00:00 Description: In this episode, Sarah talks with David Heinemeier Hansson, creator of Ruby on Rails, co-founder of 37signals, and co-author of Rework. They discuss how Rework can help organizations of all types rethink their work, the importance of working on an in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Longshots #231: The Innovative Products of Gale-Cengage Updated: 2010-04-29 04:00:00 Description: Sarah talks with Nader Qaimari, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Gale-Cengage, about what they offer to the library world. Nader talks about some new products Gale has introduced, such as Powerspeak Languages, a tool that employs innovative meth...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Longshots #230: Is the Netflix Model the New Library Model? Updated: 2010-04-28 04:00:00 Description: Sarah talks with Sean Reinhart, director of the Hayward (CA) Public Library, about the launch of Hayward's Fines-Free Library Loan program. Based on the Netflix model, for a low monthly fee, library users have the benefit of unlimited loan periods an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Longshots #229: The Importance of International Librarianship Updated: 2010-04-19 04:00:00 Description: Sarah talks with Peter Lor, Visiting Professor, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, about international librarianship. They discuss the importance of collaboration and the work of the International Federation of Library ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Longshots #228: Getting Social with Your Community Updated: 2010-04-13 04:00:00 Description: Sarah talks with Ian Baaske, Web Applications Developer at North Suburban Library System and contractor with Innovation Experts, about social media tools and why libraries might want to take advantage of this easy way to reach your community. Innovat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Longshots #227: Tips for Making Illinois Library Day Successful Updated: 2010-04-07 04:00:00 Description: Sarah talks with Kip Kolkmeier, Illinois Library Association Lobbyist, about Illinois Library Day on April 16. Kip discusses the importance of visiting legislators and offers advice for those new to Illinois Library Day. He also advises on the key to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Longshots #226: Get Tips for Marketing Your Library Updated: 2010-03-30 04:00:00 Description: Sarah talks with Denise Raleigh, Director of Marketing, Development, and Communications at Gail Borden Public Library District, about her many marketing successes. The library has been recognized nationally for their marketing efforts. Denise offers ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Longshots #225: Bringing Information Right to Your Door Updated: 2010-03-25 04:00:00 Description: Sarah talks with JoAnn Sampson, Special Services Department Head at the Orange County Library System in Orlando, FL, about their MAYL -- Materials Access from Your Library -- service. The service, which started in 1974, offers home delivery of patron...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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