Longshots #229: The Importance of International Librarianship
Sarah talks with Peter Lor, Visiting Professor, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, about international librarianship. They discuss the importance of collaboration and the work of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). They also talk about the inception of MARC records and the delicacy of today's trend toward making our historical documents digital. Lor makes recommendations for preserving our history for future generations.
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.
Longshots #115 - Barbara Ford
Sarah talks with Barbara Ford, former president of the American Library Association, and the director of the Mortensen Center for International Library Programs.