The Librarian Linkover

Lorene Kennard
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Guests on The Librarian Linkover highlight the array of skills that librarians use in leadership roles in libraries, as well as how they use their library degrees to work in other industries. This podcast will change how people view librarians. Award winning librarian Lorene Kennard, host of The Librarian Linkover, has a Master's degree in Library and Information Science. She has held leadership roles in corporate, public and academic libraries. She also owned a free lance research business.

  1. FEB 15

    Rachel Wilken - Associate Faculty at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, Indianapolis

    Rachel Wilken, Associate Faculty at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, Indianapolis, discusses informatics, UX and AI. During our conversation, Rachel mentioned that she started Columbus Design Collective.

    41 min

  2. FEB 8

    ALA 2026-2027 Presidential Candidates Barnes and Calzada

    We are breaking ground on this podcast. Both of the ALA presidential candidates appeared together on my podcast this week. As far as I know, over the years, both ALA presidential candidates have never appeared together on a podcast. Tamika Barnes, Associate Dean, Perimeter College Library Services, Georgia State University; and Becky Calzada, District Library Coordinator, Leander Independent School District (ISD) in Leander, Texas, are candidates for the 2027-2028 presidency of the American Library Association. Both have had impressive careers in libraries in work and volunteer roles. You can read the ALA candidacy page here.

    57 min

  3. 12/21/2025

    Kevin King - Library Solutions Strategist at Midwest Tape

    Kevin King, Library Solutions Strategist at Midwest Tape, discusses how librarians are such a great fit to work for library vendors.

    36 min

  4. 12/14/2025

    Tiffany A. Duck - Library Consultant at LitDext

    Tiffany A. Duck, Library Consultant for her business LitDext, discusses the wide range of information services she provides for organizations, libraries, publishers and other companies. During our conversation, she mentioned Joint Council of Librarians of Color, Black Caucus American Library Association and ALA Core.

    1h 7m

  5. 12/07/2025

    Bill Marden - Director of Privacy and Compliance at The New York Public Library

    Bill Marden, Director of Privacy and Compliance at The New York Public Library, discusses the importance of confidentiality. During our conversation, Bill mentioned International Association of Privacy Professionals.

    48 min

  6. 10/19/2025

    Angela Pashia - Career and Leadership Development Coach

    Angela Pashia, Career and Leadership Development Coach, discusses the value of coaching and how to find a qualified coach. Listeners of The Librarian Linkover podcast can enter to win a free coaching session! Click here for more information. During our conversation, Angela mentioned the International Coaching Federation.

    1h 5m

  7. 10/12/2025

    Alissa Janchenko - Owner of Yes& Training and Consulting

    Alissa Janchenko, Owner of Yes& Training and Consulting, discusses how improv training is a great tool to train on staff engagement and customer service. During our conversation, she mentioned her involvement in the Illinois Library Association and Limestone Stage Community Theater.

    52 min

  8. 10/07/2025

    Mandy Simon - Managing Consultant at Bradbury Miller Associates

    Mandy Simon, Managing Consultant at BradburyMiller Associates, discusses hiring library directors and job hunting, including some things she wishes librarians knew about the job hunt.

    29 min
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Guests on The Librarian Linkover highlight the array of skills that librarians use in leadership roles in libraries, as well as how they use their library degrees to work in other industries. This podcast will change how people view librarians. Award winning librarian Lorene Kennard, host of The Librarian Linkover, has a Master's degree in Library and Information Science. She has held leadership roles in corporate, public and academic libraries. She also owned a free lance research business.

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  • Creator
    Lorene Kennard
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    140
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lorene Kennard
  • Show Website
    The Librarian Linkover