Longshots #173 ALA President Reflects on Engaging Membership and the Library Ecosystem
Sarah talks with Jim Rettig, University Librarian, University of Richmond, and outgoing president of the American Library Association. Jim discusses the many projects launched during his presidency, including the launch of ALAConnect and other online membership ventures, and the Library Ecosystem website. [Length: 15:47]

Jim Rettig  American Library Association  ALA  library ecosystem  School Libraries  ALAConnect  unconference

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Longshots #172 Tracking Trends to Support Better Library Service
Sarah speaks with Kitty Pope, executive director of the Alliance Library System (ALS). Kitty discusses the release of the sixth annual ALS Trends Report, which highlights the main socioeconomic and demographic trends that impact library service in central Illinois and beyond. Kitty also discusses the connection between being a good listener and providing good service. [Length: 18:16]

Kitty Pope  Alliance Library System  library trends  demographics  Academic Libraries

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Longshots #171 - New ALA President Ready to Build an Army of Advocates
Sarah talks with Dr. Camila Alire, Dean Emeritus of University of New Mexico and Colorado State University, and incoming president of the American Library Association. Dr. Alire shares the foci of her presidential year: advocacy tools for frontline staff; advocacy for literacy in minority communities; and a fundraising initiative for the Spectrum scholarship program. [Length: 16:49]

Camila Alire  ALA  American Library Association  advocacy  Spectrum Scholarship Program  Betty Turock  literacy

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Longshots #170 - Time to Honor a Leader from the Intellectual Freedom Frontlines
Sarah speaks with Robert P. Doyle, executive director of the Illinois Library Association and recipient of the 2009 Freedom to Read Foundation Roll of Honor Award. Bob shares the motivation for his longstanding involvement in intellectual freedom activities, including his ground-breaking work for Banned Books Week. [Length: 17:56]

ALA  ILA  Robert Doyle  Illinois Library Association  American Library Association  Freedom to Read Foundation  Judith Krug  intellectual freedom  IFLA  International Federation of Library Associations  Banned Books Week  Oak Lawn Public Library

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