Podcasts

Longshots #198: Getting the Word Out with American Libraries Direct
Sarah talks with George Eberhart, founding editor of American Libraries Direct, the weekly e-newsletter from the American Library Association. George talks about how the newsletter got started, where content comes from, and how he seeks to make each issue "informative, practical, and amusing at times." He also explains future plans for the newsletter and the website, and the impact that the newsletter has had on its sister publication, the monthly print magazine American Libraries.

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.

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.

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.