The Library is Open

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A podcast for people interested in Libraries and Open Source Communities.

  1. Pod Goals with Sarah Lane of DMPL: The Library is Open Episode 56

    1D AGO

    Pod Goals with Sarah Lane of DMPL: The Library is Open Episode 56

    Welcome to another episode of The Library is Open Podcast! In this episode, we talk to Sarah Lane, Information Services Librarian at the Des Moines Public Library! Sarah is also the co-host of the Des Moines Public Library Podcast "Beyond the Shelves". Sarah shares what she's reading, how she got into librarianship, and dives deep into all things podcasting! Learn more about the Beyond the Shelves podcast here: https://www.dmpl.org/explore/library-publications/dmpl-podcast%EF%BB%BF

    22 min
  2. Back to School: Academic Libraries and Student Success with Telishia "Tee" Murray. The Library is Open Ep. 55

    AUG 20

    Back to School: Academic Libraries and Student Success with Telishia "Tee" Murray. The Library is Open Ep. 55

    It's that time of year again—back to school!!! In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we welcome back Telishia "Tee" Murray, Director of Library and Learning Resources at Galveston College's David Glenn Hunt Memorial Library to talk about all things back to school. Tee shares the months-long prep that goes on to ensure student success; the data and reporting processes her library implements to produce comprehensive reports; and the programming and outreach initiatives library staff use to welcome students into the library and create a safe, nurturing space. Learn more about the library's Data Dashboard here: https://library.gc.edu/data-dashboard/home Follow Galveston College Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galvestoncollegelibrary

    28 min
  3. ALA Recap and Industry Insights with Marshall Breeding: Episode 54

    JUL 22

    ALA Recap and Industry Insights with Marshall Breeding: Episode 54

    In this episode of the Library is Open podcast, we welcome return guest Marshall Breeding to talk about his experience at the American Library Association Annual Conference 2025, his annual Library Perceptions Survey, and other industry insights!!

    32 min
  4. The Library is Open at ALA Annual 2025!!!

    JUL 8

    The Library is Open at ALA Annual 2025!!!

    In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, Jessie and Elise are at ALA Annual 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!! They talk about their conference highlights, exciting Koha upgrades, Philly adventures, and so much more!! Thank you so much to the ALA Podcast recording crew who helped make this recording possible!!

    4 min
  5. Library Journal Mover and Shaker: Jen Park! The Library is Open Ep. 52

    JUN 10

    Library Journal Mover and Shaker: Jen Park! The Library is Open Ep. 52

    Welcome to Part Three of our three-part series on ByWater Solutions partners who were honored as Library Journal Movers and Shakers for 2025! In this episode, meet Jen Park, Government Relations Specialist, Ramapo Catskill Library System, Middletown, NY. We discuss Jen's unique role as a government liaison within the public library system, how we can all make an impact for library advocacy, and her experiencing being honored as a Mover and Shaker! Read Jen's Mover and Shaker feature here: https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/jen-park-movers-shakers-2025-advocates

    23 min
  6. Library Journal Mover and Shaker: Jason Homer! The Library is Open Ep. 52

    JUN 4

    Library Journal Mover and Shaker: Jason Homer! The Library is Open Ep. 52

    Join us for Part 2 of our three-part series on ByWater partners that were named as Library Journal Movers and Shakers 2025! In this episode, Meet Jason Homer, the Executive Director of the Worcester Public Library in Massachusetts. Jason shares his unique path to librarianship, his experience leading a library in a rich and vibrant multicultural community, creating a safe space for library staff and users, and so much more! Read more about Jason's achievements in the Library Journal Movers and Shakers piece Learn more about the Wocester Public Library. Reach out to Jason on LinkedIn!!

    30 min
  7. Library Journal Mover and Shaker: Leah Gregory! The Library is Open Ep. 51

    MAY 28

    Library Journal Mover and Shaker: Leah Gregory! The Library is Open Ep. 51

    Welcome to our three-part series on ByWater partners that were named as Library Journal Movers and Shakers 2025! First up, meet Leah Gregory, School Library Membership Coordinator at the Illinois Heartland Library System. Leah was honored in the Advocates category, and is referred to as the "Librarian's Librarian" for her work supporting school librarians all across Illinois! In this episode, we discuss Leah's unexpected career trajectory to librarianship, her advocacy and support work at the Illinois Heartland Library System, and her experience being named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker! You won't want to miss this episode!! Listen to the You Can't Shelve this Podcast here! Reach out to Leah at: lgregory@illinoisheartland.org

    30 min
  8. Computers in Libraries Recap with Bill and Brian: The Library is Open Episode 50

    APR 23

    Computers in Libraries Recap with Bill and Brian: The Library is Open Episode 50

    In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we have return guest Brian Pichman and ByWater Aspen Sales Consultant Bill Kessler to talk about all things Computers in Libraries 2025! Brian and Bill both attended and presented at the conference, so we wanted to discuss their key takeaways and highlights from the event. Learn more about our Digital Defense: Strengthening Library Cybersecurity Webinar Series.

    15 min
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A podcast for people interested in Libraries and Open Source Communities.

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  • Creator
    ByWater Solutions
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CC BY 4.0
  • Show Website
    The Library is Open