Podcasts

Longshots #206: Libraries Are Mirrors of the Community
Sarah talks with Liz McGettigan, Library and Information Services Manager for the City of Edinburgh Council in Scotland about their virtual library project. They also discuss the Tales of One City blog, how they are applying Web 2.0 strategies in reinventing their website, their new branding plan, how they work to mirror the community, and a conference they put together each year featuring products and best practices.

Longshots #152 - Building a Community of Teen Learners and Readers
Zion-Benton Township High School was honored with the 2009 NSLS Innovation Award for their “Read, Write, Achieve” project. Sarah speaks with Debra Will, Instructional Materials Center coordinator, about the creative partnerships and programs that drove improved literacy across the community.

Longshots #143 - Randall Gibson
Sarah talks with Randall Gibson, president of PSA Dewberry, a national architectural and engineering practice specializing in library construction.

Longshots #131 - Ginny Gong
Sarah talks with Ginny Gong, National President of the Organization of Chinese Americans, and author of the book "From Ironing Board to Corporate Board: My Chinese Laundry Experience in America", about her experience growing up as a Chinese immigrant in America.