
Building Literacy: Public Library Construction
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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 25 episodes
Building Literacy: Public Library Construction
Latest Episodes
Transformational Impact 7: Final Thoughts
In this seventh and last episode of the transformational impact series, we ask our panel of dedicated library administrators from across the Commonwealth, who represent urban, suburban, and rural libraries, to share any final thoughts about ...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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5:06

Transformational Impact 6: Community Response
This sixth installment of seven bite-sized episodes on the transformational impact of new libraries focuses on the community’s response to the new building. While we may think it is about voicing awe at the architectural details and the aest...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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14:34

Transformational Impact 5: Sustainability and Resilience
The fifth of seven bite-sized episodes that capture the transformational impact of six new libraries, this episode focuses on sustainability and resilience measures. Hear library administrators from across the Commonwealth, who represent urb...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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17:43

Transformational Impact 4: Flexibility
The fourth in a series on transformational impact, this episode focuses on how flexibility of spaces has allowed the six new libraries to adapt to changing needs or circumstances. Hear library administrators from urban, suburban, and rural libr...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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15:36

Transformational Impact 3: Changemaker
In this third episode in the seven-part series on the transformational impact of six new libraries throughout the Commonwealth, our panel of library administrators shares how the new facility has changed their communities, attitudes about the l...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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14:22
