Adam Wright 12ecea29425fbaf4f36fc05f8a5a0b69437e54c1 76131 UNITED STATES Librarian Live is a production of the North Texas Regional Library System, Alamo Area Library System, Central Texas Library System and the New Mexico State Library.  It is funded in part by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the Librarian Live http://www.clickcaster.com/ntrlspodcasts Adam Wright Adam Wright info@clickcaster.com a continuing education tool for librarians. no http://www.clickcaster.com/channels/ntrlspodcasts/thumbnail.jpeg Librarian Live http://www.clickcaster.com/ntrlspodcasts en-US Standard US Copyright Thu, 15 May 2008 08:30:00 -0600 ClickCaster FeedGenerator v3.0 Librarian Live Episode 41 - Staff Development Thu, 15 May 2008 08:30:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-41---staff-development http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-41---staff-development http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-41---staff-development 3542131 Adam Wright interviews Carolyn Davidson and dona weisman of the North Texas Regional Library System about staff development.  no 10:42 Librarian Live Episode 41 - Staff Development Adam Wright interviews Carolyn Davidson and dona weisman of the North Texas Regional Library System about staff development.  Episode 34: Long Range Planning In this podcast, we hear from Jennifer Patterson, Continuing Education coordinator at CTLS, Inc., who explains the nuts and bolts of long range planning:

-- what it is 
-- why it's useful to libraries
-- who are the active participants
-- resources for long range plans

]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 08:30:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-34--long-range-planning http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-34--long-range-planning http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-34--long-range-planning 3541942 In this podcast, we hear from Jennifer Patterson, Continuing Education coordinator at CTLS, Inc., who explains the nuts and bolts of long range planning: -- what it is  -- why it's useful to libraries -- who are the active participants -- resources for long range plans no 14:09 Episode 34: Long Range Planning In this podcast, we hear from Jennifer Patterson, Continuing Education coordinator at CTLS, Inc., who explains the nuts and bolts of long range planning: -- what it is  -- why it's useful to libraries -- who are the active participants -- resources for long range plans Librarian Live - Episode 38: Creating Library Environments CTLS and AIA Austin held a Library Design symposium recently where we were honored to have Julie Todaro , Dean of Library Services at Austin Community College, share her wisdom on creating library environments. Julie Todaro is one of our most regarded librarians in the state. Her department has created award-winning information literacy tutorials, an award-winning literacy program that reaches 15,000 students every year, and has expanded organization access to and management of ACC library services through Library 2.0 opportunities.

Julie and her department are currently building a new Round Rock general campus library with health sciences programs. ACC Round Rock will be their biggest campus to date. Over the past 7 years, ACC Library Services has renovated 2 libraries and in the most recent 3 years, they've built 3 new library environments.


This podcast is an excerpt from Julie's March 6th talk: New Libraries: The Agony and Ecstasy.

Resources:
ACRL/LAMA Guide for Architects
Designing a Fine Library
Designing Libraries: the Gateway to Better Library Buildings
WBDG: Whole Building Design Guide

]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 13:33:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live---episode-38--creating-library-environments http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live---episode-38--creating-library-environments http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live---episode-38--creating-library-environments 3541716 CTLS and AIA Austin held a Library Design symposium recently where we were honored to have Julie Todaro , Dean of Library Services at Austin Community College, share her wisdom on creating library environments. Julie Todaro is one of our most regarded librarians in the state. Her department has created award-winning information literacy tutorials, an award-winning literacy program that reaches 15,000 students every year, and has expanded organization access to and management of ACC library services through Library 2.0 opportunities. Julie and her department are currently building a new Round Rock general campus library with health sciences programs. ACC Round Rock will be their biggest campus to date. Over the past 7 years, ACC Library Services has renovated 2 libraries and in the most recent 3 years, they've built 3 new library environments. This podcast is an excerpt from Julie's March 6th talk: New Libraries: The Agony and Ecstasy. Resources: ACRL/LAMA Guide for Architects Designing a Fine Library Designing Libraries: the Gateway to Better Library Buildings WBDG: Whole Building Design Guide no 13:28 Librarian Live - Episode 38: Creating Library Environments CTLS and AIA Austin held a Library Design symposium recently where we were honored to have Julie Todaro , Dean of Library Services at Austin Community College, share her wisdom on creating library environments. Julie Todaro is one of our most regarded librarians in the state. Her department has created award-winning information literacy tutorials, an award-winning literacy program that reaches 15,000 students every year, and has expanded organization access to and management of ACC library services through Library 2.0 opportunities. Julie and her department are currently building a new Round Rock general campus library with health sciences programs. ACC Round Rock will be their biggest campus to date. Over the past 7 years, ACC Library Services has renovated 2 libraries and in the most recent 3 years, they've built 3 new library environments. This podcast is an excerpt from Julie's March 6th talk: New Libraries: The Agony and Ecstasy. Resources: ACRL/LAMA Guide for Architects Designing a Fine Library Designing Libraries: the Gateway to Better Library Buildings WBDG: Whole Building Design Guide Librarian Live Episode 39: Downloadable Audiobooks Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:16:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-39--downloadable-audiobooks http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-39--downloadable-audiobooks http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-39--downloadable-audiobooks 3541527 Martha Knott, from technical services at San Antonio Public Library, talks with Kathryn Sturtz from AALS about how and why San Antonio Public Library became involved with downloadable audiobooks. no 5:38 Librarian Live Episode 39: Downloadable Audiobooks Martha Knott, from technical services at San Antonio Public Library, talks with Kathryn Sturtz from AALS about how and why San Antonio Public Library became involved with downloadable audiobooks. Librarian Live episode 37 - The Importance of Customer Service in the Library Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:52:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-37---the-importance-of-customer-service-in-the-library http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-37---the-importance-of-customer-service-in-the-library http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-37---the-importance-of-customer-service-in-the-library 3540924 Library Consultant Dr. Mary Bushing sees customer service as a key responsibility for every library staff member.  Dr. Bushing is interviewed here by Nell Callison from NTRLS.  See NTRLS.org for information about Dr. Bushing's upcoming workshops, Customer Service for Circulation Staff, May 15 and 16 at NTRLS libraries. no 8:23 Librarian Live episode 37 - The Importance of Customer Service in the Library Library Consultant Dr. Mary Bushing sees customer service as a key responsibility for every library staff member.  Dr. Bushing is interviewed here by Nell Callison from NTRLS.  See NTRLS.org for information about Dr. Bushing's upcoming workshops, Customer Service for Circulation Staff, May 15 and 16 at NTRLS libraries. Librarian Live Episode 36: Grants for Libraries and Pre-Literacy Programs in Libraries with Jill Conner This episode of Librarian Live is an interview with Jill Conner, Library Director at the Pueblo of Pojoaque Public Library, Pojoaque New Mexico. The Pueblo of Pojoaque Public Library was recently awarded an Institute of Museum and Library Services, Library Enhancement Grant. Jill talks about the grant writing process and library programming under the grant.

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:19:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-36--grants-for-libraries-and-pre-literacy-programs-in-libraries-with-jill-connor http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-36--grants-for-libraries-and-pre-literacy-programs-in-libraries-with-jill-connor http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-36--grants-for-libraries-and-pre-literacy-programs-in-libraries-with-jill-connor 3540712 This episode of Librarian Live is an interview with Jill Conner, Library Director at the Pueblo of Pojoaque Public Library, Pojoaque New Mexico. The Pueblo of Pojoaque Public Library was recently awarded an Institute of Museum and Library Services, Library Enhancement Grant. Jill talks about the grant writing process and library programming under the grant. no 14:34 Librarian Live Episode 36: Grants for Libraries and Pre-Literacy Programs in Libraries with Jill Conner This episode of Librarian Live is an interview with Jill Conner, Library Director at the Pueblo of Pojoaque Public Library, Pojoaque New Mexico. The Pueblo of Pojoaque Public Library was recently awarded an Institute of Museum and Library Services, Library Enhancement Grant. Jill talks about the grant writing process and library programming under the grant. Librarian Live Episode 35: Inventory, insurance, and reconciliations ]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:01:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/ntrlspodcasts http://www.clickcaster.com/items/ntrlspodcasts http://www.clickcaster.com/items/ntrlspodcasts 3540436 Steve Lott, an accountant for the Alamo Area Library System, discusses several aspects of inventory. no 7:34 Librarian Live Episode 35: Inventory, insurance, and reconciliations Steve Lott, an accountant for the Alamo Area Library System, discusses several aspects of inventory. Librarian Live Episode 33: How to Be a Great Library Director Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:01:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/how-to-be-a-great-library-director http://www.clickcaster.com/items/how-to-be-a-great-library-director http://www.clickcaster.com/items/how-to-be-a-great-library-director 3539687 Adam Wright interviews Katherine Boyer, Director of the Roanoke Public Library.  Katherine tells how she became a librarian and what has changed in the years since she entered the profession.  She has advice for students or librarians hoping to become library directors:  always be ready to learn from your colleagues! no 10:02 Librarian Live Episode 33: How to Be a Great Library Director Adam Wright interviews Katherine Boyer, Director of the Roanoke Public Library.  Katherine tells how she became a librarian and what has changed in the years since she entered the profession.  She has advice for students or librarians hoping to become library directors:  always be ready to learn from your colleagues! Librarian Live: Episode 32 - Library Services for Teens Part 2 Library Services for Teens Part 2 with Angie Manfredi. Angie is head of Youth Services at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos New Mexico.

]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:11:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-32---library-services-for-teens-part-2 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-32---library-services-for-teens-part-2 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-32---library-services-for-teens-part-2 3539471 Library Services for Teens Part 2 with Angie Manfredi. Angie is head of Youth Services at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos New Mexico. no 9:21 Librarian Live: Episode 32 - Library Services for Teens Part 2 Library Services for Teens Part 2 with Angie Manfredi. Angie is head of Youth Services at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos New Mexico. Librarian Live Episode 31: Social Networking Online
Some of the topics discussed:

Amazon
Google groups
Authors message boards
Flickr
Facebook
Myspace
Youtube

And many others ]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:40:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-31--social-networking-online http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-31--social-networking-online http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-31--social-networking-online 3539156 Kathryn Sturtz and Vivienne Beckett discuss a variety of online social networking sites.  These sites and services can appeal to libraries in many different ways. Some of the topics discussed: Amazon Google groups Authors message boards Flickr Facebook Myspace Youtube And many others no 13:12 Librarian Live Episode 31: Social Networking Online Kathryn Sturtz and Vivienne Beckett discuss a variety of online social networking sites.  These sites and services can appeal to libraries in many different ways. Some of the topics discussed: Amazon Google groups Authors message boards Flickr Facebook Myspace Youtube And many others Episode 30 - The New Library Amenities Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:15:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-30---the-new-library-amenities http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-30---the-new-library-amenities http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-30---the-new-library-amenities 3539149 When Georgetown Public Library began planning for a new library space, they decided to broaden their amenities to include community rooms and a coffee shop. Kam McEvoy interviews Eric Lashley, Director of Georgetown Public Library, to discuss how these new amenities have enhanced services to their patrons. no 12:19 Episode 30 - The New Library Amenities When Georgetown Public Library began planning for a new library space, they decided to broaden their amenities to include community rooms and a coffee shop. Kam McEvoy interviews Eric Lashley, Director of Georgetown Public Library, to discuss how these new amenities have enhanced services to their patrons. Episode 29 - Hosting Videogame Events in the Library
The Ann Arbor library uses a website to help organize and manage their tournaments.  You can see it at http://www.aadl.org/aadlgt .  The framework and web tools will be made available at http://gtsystem.org .

Eli Neiburger is the author of Gamers ... in the Library?!: The Why, What, and How of Videogame Tournaments for All Ages.  In March he will be presenting workshops at two NTRLS libraries.  See the Continuing Education page at www.NTRLS.org for details.]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:53:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/videogame-events-in-the-library http://www.clickcaster.com/items/videogame-events-in-the-library http://www.clickcaster.com/items/videogame-events-in-the-library 3538652 The Ann Arbor District Library has had great success staging videogame tournaments, which can appeal simultaneously to children, teens, families and seniors.  Eli Neiburger has tips for producing these events, including soliciting advice from local experts and borrowing equipment to reduce overhead costs. The Ann Arbor library uses a website to help organize and manage their tournaments.  You can see it at http://www.aadl.org/aadlgt .  The framework and web tools will be made available at http://gtsystem.org . Eli Neiburger is the author of Gamers ... in the Library?!: The Why, What, and How of Videogame Tournaments for All Ages.  In March he will be presenting workshops at two NTRLS libraries.  See the Continuing Education page at www.NTRLS.org for details. no 11:36 Episode 29 - Hosting Videogame Events in the Library The Ann Arbor District Library has had great success staging videogame tournaments, which can appeal simultaneously to children, teens, families and seniors.  Eli Neiburger has tips for producing these events, including soliciting advice from local experts and borrowing equipment to reduce overhead costs. The Ann Arbor library uses a website to help organize and manage their tournaments.  You can see it at http://www.aadl.org/aadlgt .  The framework and web tools will be made available at http://gtsystem.org . Eli Neiburger is the author of Gamers ... in the Library?!: The Why, What, and How of Videogame Tournaments for All Ages.  In March he will be presenting workshops at two NTRLS libraries.  See the Continuing Education page at www.NTRLS.org for details. Librarian Live Episode 28 - Part 1 - Library Services for Teens with Angie Manfredi Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:43:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-28---library-services-to-teens-with-angie-manfredi---part-1 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-28---library-services-to-teens-with-angie-manfredi---part-1 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-28---library-services-to-teens-with-angie-manfredi---part-1 3538203 Library Services for Teens with Angie Manfredi - Part 1.  Angie is Head of Youth Services at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos, New Mexico. no 10:53 Librarian Live Episode 28 - Part 1 - Library Services for Teens with Angie Manfredi Library Services for Teens with Angie Manfredi - Part 1.  Angie is Head of Youth Services at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Librarian Live Episode 27: Advanced Google
Kathryn discusses various ways to use advanced search options within Google to get a more defined result.  Vivienne discusses the following Google tools that librarys may find useful:

  • Google Book Search
  • Google Scholar
  • Google Sketchup
  • Google Earth
]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:31:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-27--advanced-google http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-27--advanced-google http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-27--advanced-google 3537917 Kathryn Sturtz and Vivienne Beckett from the Alamo Area Library System, discuss tips on how to use some advanced Google tools. Kathryn discusses various ways to use advanced search options within Google to get a more defined result.  Vivienne discusses the following Google tools that librarys may find useful: Google Book Search Google Scholar Google Sketchup Google Earth no 14:03 Librarian Live Episode 27: Advanced Google Kathryn Sturtz and Vivienne Beckett from the Alamo Area Library System, discuss tips on how to use some advanced Google tools. Kathryn discusses various ways to use advanced search options within Google to get a more defined result.  Vivienne discusses the following Google tools that librarys may find useful: Google Book Search Google Scholar Google Sketchup Google Earth Episode 26 - Texas Reading Programs for Public Libraries Texas Reading Club website and the Texas Teens Read website.]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:31:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-26---texas-reading-programs-for-public-libraries http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-26---texas-reading-programs-for-public-libraries http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-26---texas-reading-programs-for-public-libraries 3537727 It's never too early to start thinking about Summer Reading Programs for your library! In this podcast, Suzan Nyfeler will talk about this year's themes for Texas public libraries and what's new for 2008. For more information, visit the Texas Reading Club website and the Texas Teens Read website. no 12:00 Episode 26 - Texas Reading Programs for Public Libraries It's never too early to start thinking about Summer Reading Programs for your library! In this podcast, Suzan Nyfeler will talk about this year's themes for Texas public libraries and what's new for 2008. For more information, visit the Texas Reading Club website and the Texas Teens Read website. Librarian Live Episode 25 - Moving Forward with Technology
Watch www.ntrls.org for news about the Technology Conference coming in June 2008!]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:22:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-25---moving-forward-with-technology http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-25---moving-forward-with-technology http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-25---moving-forward-with-technology 3537256 Jesse Ephraim from the Southlake Public Library discusses strategies a librarian can use for deciding to adopt new technology, learning new technology, and keeping current with new developments. Watch www.ntrls.org for news about the Technology Conference coming in June 2008! no 13:10 Librarian Live Episode 25 - Moving Forward with Technology Jesse Ephraim from the Southlake Public Library discusses strategies a librarian can use for deciding to adopt new technology, learning new technology, and keeping current with new developments. Watch www.ntrls.org for news about the Technology Conference coming in June 2008! Librarian Live Episode 24: Intellectual Freedom Part Two with Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:29:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-24--intellectual-freedom-part-two-with-charlie-kalogeros-chattan- http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-24--intellectual-freedom-part-two-with-charlie-kalogeros-chattan- http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-24--intellectual-freedom-part-two-with-charlie-kalogeros-chattan- 3537123 Intellectual Freedom Part Two with Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan. Charlie is the Director of the Los Alamos County Library System in Los Alamos New Mexico. She is Co-Chair of the Intellectual Freedom Committee of the New Mexico Library Association. no 8:33 Librarian Live Episode 24: Intellectual Freedom Part Two with Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan Intellectual Freedom Part Two with Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan. Charlie is the Director of the Los Alamos County Library System in Los Alamos New Mexico. She is Co-Chair of the Intellectual Freedom Committee of the New Mexico Library Association. Librarian Live Episode 23: Library Start-Up Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:10:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-23--library-start-up http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-23--library-start-up http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-23--library-start-up 3536687 George Keller, a volunteer at the Harper Public Library, talks about starting a new library in a community that previously did not have one.  Mr. Keller points out a number of steps, ideas, and challenges in getting their library started. no 9:06 Librarian Live Episode 23: Library Start-Up George Keller, a volunteer at the Harper Public Library, talks about starting a new library in a community that previously did not have one.  Mr. Keller points out a number of steps, ideas, and challenges in getting their library started. Episode 22 - Merchandising your Collection Trading Spaces Website.]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:17:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-22---merchandising-your-collection http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-22---merchandising-your-collection http://www.clickcaster.com/items/episode-22---merchandising-your-collection 3536557 Happy New Year! Make 2008 the year you incorporate merchandising into your routine at the library for increased circulation and improved patron satisfaction. Kam McEvoy at CTLS discusses the merchandising techniques that Kathy Schalk-Greene and Joan Bernstein from the Mount Laurel Library in New Jersey used to transform their library. For more resources, visit the Trading Spaces Website. no 6:42 Episode 22 - Merchandising your Collection Happy New Year! Make 2008 the year you incorporate merchandising into your routine at the library for increased circulation and improved patron satisfaction. Kam McEvoy at CTLS discusses the merchandising techniques that Kathy Schalk-Greene and Joan Bernstein from the Mount Laurel Library in New Jersey used to transform their library. For more resources, visit the Trading Spaces Website. Librarian Live Episode 20 - Intellectual Freedom Part One with Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:32:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-20---intellectual-freedom-part-one-with-charlie-kalogeros-chattan- http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-20---intellectual-freedom-part-one-with-charlie-kalogeros-chattan- http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-20---intellectual-freedom-part-one-with-charlie-kalogeros-chattan- 3536202 Intellectual Freedom Part One with Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan. Charlie is the Director of the Los Alamos County Library System in Los Alamos New Mexico. She is Co-Chair of the Intellectual Freedom Committee of the New Mexico Library Association. no 14:45 Librarian Live Episode 20 - Intellectual Freedom Part One with Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan Intellectual Freedom Part One with Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan. Charlie is the Director of the Los Alamos County Library System in Los Alamos New Mexico. She is Co-Chair of the Intellectual Freedom Committee of the New Mexico Library Association. Librarian Live Episode 21 - Library Revolution In this Librarian Live episode, Adam Wright of the North Texas Regional Library System interviews Kerry McGeath about his revolutionary practices at his library in Southlake Texas.

]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:55:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-21---library-revolution http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-21---library-revolution http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-21---library-revolution libraries library library policies revolution 3536149 In this Librarian Live episode, Adam Wright of the North Texas Regional Library System interviews Kerry McGeath about his revolutionary practices at his library in Southlake Texas. no libraries,library,library,policies,revolution 14:27 Librarian Live Episode 21 - Library Revolution In this Librarian Live episode, Adam Wright of the North Texas Regional Library System interviews Kerry McGeath about his revolutionary practices at his library in Southlake Texas. Librarian Live Episode 19--Altered Books ]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:13:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-19--altered-books http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-19--altered-books http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-19--altered-books 3535728 Julie Ousley, a lay representative and volunteer at the New Bruanfels Public Library, discusses a different and creative way of utilizing left over/weeded books when no longer used within the library.  Her method turns books into forms of art. no 9:53 Librarian Live Episode 19--Altered Books Julie Ousley, a lay representative and volunteer at the New Bruanfels Public Library, discusses a different and creative way of utilizing left over/weeded books when no longer used within the library.  Her method turns books into forms of art. Librarian Live - Episode 18: Selecting Nonfiction and Nonfiction Readers' Advisory
- what kinds of nonfiction patrons want
- barriers to selecting nonfiction
- resources to help with nonfiction selection
- how to tailor your nonfiction collection to fit the needs of your patrons

What Jennifer has been reading lately:

Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith by Ann Lamott
Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany by Bill Buford
Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:26:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live---episode-18--selecting-nonfiction-and-nonfiction-readers--advisory http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live---episode-18--selecting-nonfiction-and-nonfiction-readers--advisory http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live---episode-18--selecting-nonfiction-and-nonfiction-readers--advisory 3535529 Today we speak with the wonderful Jennifer Patterson, Continuing Education Coordinator for CTLS, Inc., and former Branch Manager at Austin Public Library. In this podcast, we discuss: - what kinds of nonfiction patrons want - barriers to selecting nonfiction - resources to help with nonfiction selection - how to tailor your nonfiction collection to fit the needs of your patrons What Jennifer has been reading lately: Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith by Ann Lamott Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany by Bill Buford Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich no 24:49 Librarian Live - Episode 18: Selecting Nonfiction and Nonfiction Readers' Advisory Today we speak with the wonderful Jennifer Patterson, Continuing Education Coordinator for CTLS, Inc., and former Branch Manager at Austin Public Library. In this podcast, we discuss: - what kinds of nonfiction patrons want - barriers to selecting nonfiction - resources to help with nonfiction selection - how to tailor your nonfiction collection to fit the needs of your patrons What Jennifer has been reading lately: Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith by Ann Lamott Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany by Bill Buford Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich Librarian Live Episode 16: Resource Sharing in Libraries Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:12:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/resource-sharing-in-libraries-with-gary-harris http://www.clickcaster.com/items/resource-sharing-in-libraries-with-gary-harris http://www.clickcaster.com/items/resource-sharing-in-libraries-with-gary-harris 3535297 Resource Sharing in Libraries with Gary Harris no 11:21 Librarian Live Episode 16: Resource Sharing in Libraries Resource Sharing in Libraries with Gary Harris Librarian Live Episode 17 - Leadership Alexis Sarkisian, a library consultant and adjunct instructor at Dominican University, specializes in Communication for Leadership and Marketing.  With Nell Callison from NTRLS, she discusses the nature of leadership, how to become a leader, and how to use communication as a leadership tool.

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:27:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-17---leadership http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-17---leadership http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-17---leadership 3535178 Alexis Sarkisian, a library consultant and adjunct instructor at Dominican University, specializes in Communication for Leadership and Marketing.  With Nell Callison from NTRLS, she discusses the nature of leadership, how to become a leader, and how to use communication as a leadership tool. no 11:21 Librarian Live Episode 17 - Leadership Alexis Sarkisian, a library consultant and adjunct instructor at Dominican University, specializes in Communication for Leadership and Marketing.  With Nell Callison from NTRLS, she discusses the nature of leadership, how to become a leader, and how to use communication as a leadership tool. Librarian Live Episode 15: Accounting Cycles For Library Purchases
  • Cycles of purchasing
  • Differences between purchase requisitions and purchase orders
  • Keeping track or inventory of purchases
  • Important elements within a report and audit procedures
]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:05:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-15--accounting-cycles-for-library-purchases http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-15--accounting-cycles-for-library-purchases http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-15--accounting-cycles-for-library-purchases 3534568 Steve Lott, the accountant for the Alamo Area Library System talks about the accounting cycles for library purchases. The topics of discussions are as follows: Cycles of purchasingDifferences between purchase requisitions and purchase ordersKeeping track or inventory of purchasesImportant elements within a report and audit procedures no 8:50 Librarian Live Episode 15: Accounting Cycles For Library Purchases Steve Lott, the accountant for the Alamo Area Library System talks about the accounting cycles for library purchases. The topics of discussions are as follows: Cycles of purchasingDifferences between purchase requisitions and purchase ordersKeeping track or inventory of purchasesImportant elements within a report and audit procedures Librarian Live Episode 14: Providing Computer Classes for Adults Daniel Berra works at the Wells Branch Community Library in Austin, Texas, and he organizes a robust adult programming schedule, including ongoing computer classes for adults. We will discuss some ways to:

  • choose what topics to present
  • market classes to your patrons 
  • design curriculum
  • get volunteers involved in teaching the classes
  • fit computer classes into your programming schedule
]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:32:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-14--providing-computer-classes-for-adults http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-14--providing-computer-classes-for-adults http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-14--providing-computer-classes-for-adults 3534484 Daniel Berra works at the Wells Branch Community Library in Austin, Texas, and he organizes a robust adult programming schedule, including ongoing computer classes for adults. We will discuss some ways to:choose what topics to present market classes to your patrons design curriculum get volunteers involved in teaching the classesfit computer classes into your programming schedule no 11:09 Librarian Live Episode 14: Providing Computer Classes for Adults Daniel Berra works at the Wells Branch Community Library in Austin, Texas, and he organizes a robust adult programming schedule, including ongoing computer classes for adults. We will discuss some ways to:choose what topics to present market classes to your patrons design curriculum get volunteers involved in teaching the classesfit computer classes into your programming schedule Librarian Live Episode 13: Working with Performers and Presenters for Library Programs Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:26:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-13--working-with-performers-and-presenters-for-library-programs http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-13--working-with-performers-and-presenters-for-library-programs http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-13--working-with-performers-and-presenters-for-library-programs 3533928 dona weisman from NTRLS shares advice about planning library programs and working with performers and presenters. no 11:17 Librarian Live Episode 13: Working with Performers and Presenters for Library Programs dona weisman from NTRLS shares advice about planning library programs and working with performers and presenters. Librarian Live, Episode 12: Managing an all Volunteer Library Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:21:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/carol-ann-bowman--edgewood-community-library--managing-an-all-volunteer-library http://www.clickcaster.com/items/carol-ann-bowman--edgewood-community-library--managing-an-all-volunteer-library http://www.clickcaster.com/items/carol-ann-bowman--edgewood-community-library--managing-an-all-volunteer-library 3533671 Interview with Carol-Ann Bowman, Edgewood Community Library, on Managing an all Volunteer Library no 13:57 Librarian Live, Episode 12: Managing an all Volunteer Library Interview with Carol-Ann Bowman, Edgewood Community Library, on Managing an all Volunteer Library Librarian Live, Episode 11: Terminal Services and Thin Clients Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:38:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/terminal-services-and-thin-clients http://www.clickcaster.com/items/terminal-services-and-thin-clients http://www.clickcaster.com/items/terminal-services-and-thin-clients 3533454 This is a phone interview with library IT consultant Robert Williams. The topic of discussion is server based computing. In particular terminal services and thin clients. What is it and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of technology. no 13:22 Librarian Live, Episode 11: Terminal Services and Thin Clients This is a phone interview with library IT consultant Robert Williams. The topic of discussion is server based computing. In particular terminal services and thin clients. What is it and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of technology. Librarian Live Episode 9 - Starting a Literacy Program in Your Library Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:38:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-9---starting-a-literacy-program-in-your-library http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-9---starting-a-literacy-program-in-your-library http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-9---starting-a-literacy-program-in-your-library 3533228 The Bowie Public Library recently started a literacy program.  Director Rebecca Fernandez tells how the program got started, how it overcame initial obstacles, and how it is now taking off, in this interview by Carolyn Davidson of NTRLS. no 6:44 Librarian Live Episode 9 - Starting a Literacy Program in Your Library The Bowie Public Library recently started a literacy program.  Director Rebecca Fernandez tells how the program got started, how it overcame initial obstacles, and how it is now taking off, in this interview by Carolyn Davidson of NTRLS. Librarian Live - Episode 10: Library Additions Library Additions with Mickey DuVall, Director of the Bastrop Public Library in Bastrop, TX.


In this podcast, Mickey discusses:

  • what prompted the new addition
  • the process of building the new addition, from a long range plan to the grand opening and everything in between
  • what surprises happened along the way
  • the biggest challenges Bastrop PL faced during this process
  • how the new addition has changed the way Bastrop Public Library delivers service to patrons
  • tips for libraries that are about to build a new addition

Books Mickey has been reading lately:

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling

]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:20:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live---episode-10--library-additions http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live---episode-10--library-additions http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live---episode-10--library-additions 3533226 Library Additions with Mickey DuVall, Director of the Bastrop Public Library in Bastrop, TX. In this podcast, Mickey discusses:what prompted the new addition the process of building the new addition, from a long range plan to the grand opening and everything in between what surprises happened along the way the biggest challenges Bastrop PL faced during this process how the new addition has changed the way Bastrop Public Library delivers service to patrons tips for libraries that are about to build a new addition Books Mickey has been reading lately:Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling no 22:26 Librarian Live - Episode 10: Library Additions Library Additions with Mickey DuVall, Director of the Bastrop Public Library in Bastrop, TX. In this podcast, Mickey discusses:what prompted the new addition the process of building the new addition, from a long range plan to the grand opening and everything in between what surprises happened along the way the biggest challenges Bastrop PL faced during this process how the new addition has changed the way Bastrop Public Library delivers service to patrons tips for libraries that are about to build a new addition Books Mickey has been reading lately:Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling Librarian Live, Episode 8: Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:48:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/jerome-packard--new-mexico-state-library--library-for-the-blind-and-physically-handicapped http://www.clickcaster.com/items/jerome-packard--new-mexico-state-library--library-for-the-blind-and-physically-handicapped http://www.clickcaster.com/items/jerome-packard--new-mexico-state-library--library-for-the-blind-and-physically-handicapped 3532855 Interview with Jerome Packard of the New Mexico State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Recorded September 28, 2007, Santa Fe New Mexico. no 7:55 Librarian Live, Episode 8: Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Interview with Jerome Packard of the New Mexico State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Recorded September 28, 2007, Santa Fe New Mexico. Librarian Live, Episode 7: Tips for illiad Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:21:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-7--tips-for-illiad http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-7--tips-for-illiad http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-7--tips-for-illiad 3532438 Interview with Kate Cordts, Manager of Interlibrary Loan at San Antonio Public Library, about the function and tips of illiad. no 9:01 Librarian Live, Episode 7: Tips for illiad Interview with Kate Cordts, Manager of Interlibrary Loan at San Antonio Public Library, about the function and tips of illiad. Librarian Live Episode 6: Fundraising


In this podcast, Beth discusses:

  • How fundraising plays a role in enhancing Westbank's programs, services, and facilities for patrons
  • Techniques that Westbank uses to get its community invested in the library
  • Successful fundraisers at Westbank has held
  • Delegation for managing the fundraising events
  • Recommendations for fundraisers that are effective and low-cost
  • Upcoming projects for Westbank Community Library District

Books Beth has been reading lately:

  • Heart of the Community: The Libraries We Love  by Karen Christensen
  • The Devil Went Down to Austin by Rick Riordan
]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:46:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-6--fundraising http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-6--fundraising http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-6--fundraising 3532105 Effective Fundraising with Beth Wheeler Fox, Director of the Westbank Community Library District in Austin, TX.  In this podcast, Beth discusses:How fundraising plays a role in enhancing Westbank's programs, services, and facilities for patrons Techniques that Westbank uses to get its community invested in the library Successful fundraisers at Westbank has held Delegation for managing the fundraising events Recommendations for fundraisers that are effective and low-cost Upcoming projects for Westbank Community Library District Books Beth has been reading lately:Heart of the Community: The Libraries We Love  by Karen Christensen The Devil Went Down to Austin by Rick Riordan no 23:05 Librarian Live Episode 6: Fundraising Effective Fundraising with Beth Wheeler Fox, Director of the Westbank Community Library District in Austin, TX.  In this podcast, Beth discusses:How fundraising plays a role in enhancing Westbank's programs, services, and facilities for patrons Techniques that Westbank uses to get its community invested in the library Successful fundraisers at Westbank has held Delegation for managing the fundraising events Recommendations for fundraisers that are effective and low-cost Upcoming projects for Westbank Community Library District Books Beth has been reading lately:Heart of the Community: The Libraries We Love  by Karen Christensen The Devil Went Down to Austin by Rick Riordan Librarian Live Episode 5, part 2 More about the Children and Youth Conference for Librarians.  Wylaina Hildreth tells us about her experiences at CYC2007.

]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:49:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-5--part-2 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-5--part-2 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-5--part-2 3531968 More about the Children and Youth Conference for Librarians.  Wylaina Hildreth tells us about her experiences at CYC2007. no 3:43 Librarian Live Episode 5, part 2 More about the Children and Youth Conference for Librarians.  Wylaina Hildreth tells us about her experiences at CYC2007. Librarian Live, Episode 5, part 1 The 2007 Children and Youth Conference for Librarians was a huge success!  Rose Mary Cortez shares her experiences at CYC2007 with Carolyn Davidson.

]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:43:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-5--part-1 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-5--part-1 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-5--part-1 3531967 The 2007 Children and Youth Conference for Librarians was a huge success!  Rose Mary Cortez shares her experiences at CYC2007 with Carolyn Davidson. no 6:17 Librarian Live, Episode 5, part 1 The 2007 Children and Youth Conference for Librarians was a huge success!  Rose Mary Cortez shares her experiences at CYC2007 with Carolyn Davidson. Librarian Live, Episode 4 An interview with Patrick Wear, a Special Needs Consultant, on how libraries can better serve special needs patrons.]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:13:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-4 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-4 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-4 3528043 An interview with Patrick Wear, a Special Needs Consultant, on how libraries can better serve special needs patrons. no 8:52 Librarian Live, Episode 4 An interview with Patrick Wear, a Special Needs Consultant, on how libraries can better serve special needs patrons. Librarian Live, Episode 3 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:52:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-3 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-3 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live--episode-3 1565513 Librarian Live, Episode 3 - Interview with Kerry McGeath, Director of Southlake Public Library, about Customer Service at the library no 10:26 Librarian Live, Episode 3 Librarian Live, Episode 3 - Interview with Kerry McGeath, Director of Southlake Public Library, about Customer Service at the library Librarian Live, Episode 2 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:44:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-2 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-2 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-2 14013 This is the second episode of Librarian Live where Adam Wright interview Yvonne Flippo of the John Ed Keeter Public Library in Saginaw Texas about her partnerships with School Libraries. no 4:22 Librarian Live, Episode 2 This is the second episode of Librarian Live where Adam Wright interview Yvonne Flippo of the John Ed Keeter Public Library in Saginaw Texas about her partnerships with School Libraries. Librarian Live - November 17, 2006 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:34:00 -0700 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-november-17-2006 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-november-17-2006 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-november-17-2006 12180 This is the premiere episode of Librarian Live.  Carolyn Davidson interviews Adam Wright about his article on Idea Management and Professional Conferences.  no 4:15 Librarian Live - November 17, 2006 This is the premiere episode of Librarian Live.  Carolyn Davidson interviews Adam Wright about his article on Idea Management and Professional Conferences.  Librarian Live Episode 1 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 09:56:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-1 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-1 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-1 7328 This is the first episode of Librarian Live by the North Texas Regional Library System.  It is a test episode. no 11:17 Librarian Live Episode 1 This is the first episode of Librarian Live by the North Texas Regional Library System.  It is a test episode. Testing Podcasting for NTRLS We are giving serious consideration to podcasting at NTRLS. This is my attempt to better undestand the ClickCaster Service and how it works. 

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2006 12:21:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/testing-podcasting-for-ntrls http://www.clickcaster.com/items/testing-podcasting-for-ntrls http://www.clickcaster.com/items/testing-podcasting-for-ntrls 6424 We are giving serious consideration to podcasting at NTRLS. This is my attempt to better undestand the ClickCaster Service and how it works.  no 0:32 Testing Podcasting for NTRLS We are giving serious consideration to podcasting at NTRLS. This is my attempt to better undestand the ClickCaster Service and how it works.