Let's Talk Libraries
Kia ora and hello from Aotearoa, New Zealand. I'm Denise Wilson and I love libraries. I'm a super user and in my work with libraries for over two decades, I see amazing impact they can have on their communities, regardless of the type and size of library. I wanted to create a space to capture the ideas of some of the amazing people I meet and share their stories, as well as share thoughts and challenges. How are people navigating this rapidly changing environment? What impact can libraries make and how can we learn from each other?
So this is the space, Let's talk libraries! Please subscribe wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.
Thank you!
Intro music: Bossy Boots © 2023 by Shane Ivers
Episodes
23 episodes
Episode 22 - With Emilia Bell
Emilia Bell is Manager Research and Digital Services at Murdoch University Library in Perth Western Australia and a director on several boards including ALIA, The Australian Library and Information Association.In this episode Emilia shar...
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Episode 22
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Episode 21 - With R. David Lankes
R. David Lankes is the Virginia and Charles Bowden Professor of Librarianship at the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Information.In this episode, David talks about his journey into libraries, shares his views on the roles and c...
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Episode 21
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Episode 20 - With Simon Polson
Simon Polson is Executive Director, National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA).A trained musicologist and experienced archival researcher and lecturer, Simon has had an interesting journey into libraries and is a passionate advocate...
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Episode 20
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Episode 19 - With Natalie C Hauff #2
In this episode I catch up with Natalie Hauff again.Natalie is Deputy Director of Innovation at Charlston County Public Library in South Carolina, USA.We talk about digital inclusion, the Low Country Digital Equity Coalition and t...
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Episode 19
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28:23
Episode 18 - With Richy Misilei
Richard or Richy Misilei is a Lead Coach at Connected Communities in Auckland Council, which includes libraries.He’s also immediate Past President of LIANZA the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa.In this e...
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Episode 18
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33:32
Episode 17 - With Kyleigh Langrick
In this episode I talk with the irrepressible library advocate Kyleigh Langrick.Kyleigh has recently joined Vision Australia as Coordinator Children and Young People, Library Services.She shares her passions from philosophy to lib...
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29:59
Episode 16 - With Erin Cairney
Erin Cairney is Director of AI Trust and Integrity at Onit, based in Auckland New Zealand Aotearoa.Previously a law library manager and President of the New Zealand Law Librarians Association, Erin’s curiosity and commitment to learning ...
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Episode 16
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33:23
Episode 15 - With Noah Lenstra
Noah Lenstra is Associate Professor of Library and Information Science at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA.We talk about his journey into library research, his passion for community collaboration and the benefits of be...
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Episode 15
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31:19
Episode 14 - With Amina Shah
Amina Shah is the National Librarian and Chief Executive of the National Library of Scotland.In this episode Amina shares her enthusiasm for libraries, the inclusive role of a national library today and her vision for the future of the N...
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Episode 14
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38:29
Episode 13 - With Nick Tanzi
Nick Tanzi is Assistant Director at South Huntington Public Library in Huntington Station, Long Island, New York, USA and nationally recognised library technology consultant.In this episode he talks about his approach to emerging technol...
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Episode 13
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38:32
Episode 12 - With Michelle Blake and Dr Rangihurihia McDonald
In this episode I speak with Michelle Blake, University Librarian and Dr Rangihurihia McDonald, Pou Ārahi from the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand. They talk about their journey towards becoming an antiracist organisa...
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Episode 12
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33:42
Episode 11 - With Zach Stier
Zach Stier runs a children’s department at Ericson Public Library in Boone, Iowa, USA.He describes his work as a mission ‘to provide a space for children to enjoy learning, know who they are as much as possible, how they learn and to cel...
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Episode 10 - With Erik Boekesteijn
Erik Boekesteijn is Senior Advisor at The National Library of the Netherlands and Director of Storyhouse, Chester, England. He also describes himself as a ‘Pirate and Global Library Motivator’. Erik talks about the future of libraries, how to c...
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Episode 10
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31:16
Episode 9 - With Gene Tan
Gene Tan is Chief Librarian and Chief Innovation Officer at National Library Board, Singapore.In this episode Gene talks about approaches to innovation and shares an exciting new AI project.
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Episode 9
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33:12
Episode 8 - With Troy Tuhou (Short Version)
Troy Tuhou is Team Leader at Auckland University of Technology Library in Manukau, Aotearoa, New Zealand. He helped me craft my pepeha, my personal introduction in te reo Māori.
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Episode 8
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11:47
Episode 8 - With Troy Tuhou (Long Version)
Troy Tuhou is Team Leader at Auckland University of Technology Library in Manukau, Aotearoa, New Zealand. He helped me craft my pepeha, my personal introduction in te reo Māori.
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Episode 8
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36:39
Episode 7 - With Catherine Bellamy
Catherine Bellamy is a librarian currently living as a guest in K'emk'emeláy—the Place of Many Maple Trees in the Squamish language—now also called Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, located on the shared ancestral, traditional, and unceded h...
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Episode 7
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Episode 6 - With Kim Tairi
Kim Tairi, University Librarian at Auckland University of Technology in Aotearoa, New Zealand, shares her passion for university libraries, indigenisation and open access.Contact Kim: kim.ta...
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Episode 6
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43:33
Episode 5 - With Natalie C Hauff
Natalie C Hauff, Deputy Director Innovation at Charleston County Public Library in South Carolina, USA shares her enthusiasm and strategies for increasing and demonstrating library impact.Natalies LinkedIn:
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Episode 5
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38:14
Episode 4 - With Minnie Baragwanath
Minnie Baragwanath is an accessibility activist, a leader, an entrepreneur and an inspiration. She’s also legally blind.Minnie posed some questions for libraries:What does it mean for libraries to be ‘with’ the access community to...
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Episode 4
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31:25
Episode 3 - With Darren Smart
Darren Smart, Strategic Manager, Library Services at Somerset Council in England talks about his focus on community outcomes, impact and advocacyDarrens LinkedIn:
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Episode 3
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36:18
Episode 2 - With Cathy Magee
Cathy Magee, CEO of Dyslexia Scotland increases our understanding of dyslexia and how libraries can collaborate and partner to include and enrich the lives of 10% of our community.Dyslexia Scotland Website:
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Episode 2
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Episode 1 - With Hannah McCooke
Hannah McCooke, Library Lead from Craigmillar Library, Edinburgh, Scotland shares ideas and tips to increase your impact in your community by leveraging partnerships.This was a zoom call with Hannah in Edinburgh on a stormy night in rur...
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