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Building Literacy: Public Library Construction

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Construction Team

This Massachusetts-focused podcast is for librarians, trustees, and local officials who are exploring or undertaking a renovation, expansion, or new construction project for their library. However, stakeholders in library building projects everywhere may find helpful information within these episodes. From fundraising and advocacy campaigns to sustainability and resilience, to the planning, design, and construction process, there is something for everyone. The hosts, Andrea Bunker and Lauren Stara, are the Library Building Specialists who administer the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program, a multi-million dollar grant program run by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the state agency for libraries.
Episodes
Transformational Impact 7: Final ThoughtsDecember 14, 2023
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Transformational Impact 6: Community ResponseDecember 11, 2023
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Transformational Impact 5: Sustainability and ResilienceDecember 04, 2023
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Transformational Impact 4: FlexibilityNovember 27, 2023
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Transformational Impact 3: ChangemakerNovember 20, 2023
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Transformational Impact 2: New Visitors and Increased StatisticsNovember 16, 2023
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Transformational Impact 1: One StoryNovember 14, 2023
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Curating Services in Intentional Spaces at New Canaan LibraryOctober 03, 2023
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Holistic Sustainability in the New Canaan Library ProjectOctober 03, 2023
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Goals for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: A Conversation with Meghan Costa from the SDOOctober 03, 2022
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The Role of the OPM: A Conversation with John Sayre-Scibona of Design TechniqueMarch 02, 2022
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The Library Building ProgramSeptember 16, 2021
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Green Communities Grants and Energy Efficiency Incentives: A Conversation with Joanne Bissetta and Catie SnyderAugust 13, 2021
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Construction and Climate Change Legislation: A Conversation with Eric FriedmanJuly 14, 2021
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Campaign Finance Law and Advocacy: A Conversation with Jason Tait from OCPF April 09, 2021
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Advocacy Stories: Marketing and Communications Plans February 22, 2021
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Taxes and Capital Projects: A Conversation with the Division of Local ServicesFebruary 18, 2021
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HVAC and COVID-19November 13, 2020
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Advocacy Stories: OpponentsOctober 21, 2020
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Designing Libraries for a PandemicAugust 20, 2020
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Some Things Never ChangeAugust 05, 2020
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History of the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program with Patience and RoeJune 30, 2020
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Words of Wisdom from Patience Jackson and Rosemary WaltosJune 19, 2020
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Designing for Sustainability: An Interview with Finegold Alexander ArchitectsApril 30, 2020
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Sustainability and Building Performance: An Interview with Building Evolution CorporationApril 22, 2020
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