The Library is Open
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A podcast for libraries interested in Koha and Open Source Software
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- Book Sanctuaries and Library Leadership with Diane Kresh · 35 minIn this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we're joined by Diane Kresh, Library Director at the Arlington Public Library in Virginia! Diane shares about her decades of…
- Ohio is for Library Lovers with Nick Tepe! The Library is Open Ep. 68 · 23 minIn this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we talk with Nick Tepe, Director at Athens County Public Libraries in Ohio! Nick shares his somewhat unconventional journey into…
- Protect Arkansas Librarians! With Greg Leding -- The Library is Open Ep. 67 · 13 minIn this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, Greg Leding—Chief Development Officer of the Fayetteville Public Library Foundation and and an Arkansas state senator—joins us to…
- ALA 2026 Rewind with Marshall Breeding--Ep. 66 · 28 minMarshall Breeding of Library Technology Guides is back for another ALA Recap! In this episode, we discuss the highlights of this year's American Library Association Annual…
- Library Journal Librarian of the Year 2026 Kelvin Watson: The Library is Open Ep. 64 · 22 minViva Las Vegas! In this episode of the Library is Open Podcast, our special guest is Kelvin Watson, Executive Director of the Las Vegas–Clark County Library District and Library…
- Getting Our IT Together with Justin Denton: The Library is Open Ep. 63 · 24 minIn this episode of the Library is Open Podcast, we have special guest Justin Denton, Chief Information Officer at Illinois Valley Community College! Justin recently hosted a…
- Library AI Policies with The Memeing Librarian: The Library is Open Ep. 62 · 29 minThe Memeing Librarian (Molly Quinn) is back on the pod!! In this episode, we talk about the Libraries and AI study that Molly conducted and generic policy template that she…
- Love Your Library with Shedriek Battle: The Library is Open Ep. 61 · 25 minFebruary is Library Lovers' Month, and to celebrate, we have a very special guest on the podcast! Shedriek Battle is a library professional and enthusiast who has worked in…
- Digital Defense with David Daghita: The Library is Open Episode 60 · 22 minIn our latest episode of The Library is Open podcast, we're joined by David Daghita, Library Accounts Supervisor at the Lewisville Public Library! David shares about his…
- Stoplights, Roundabouts, and Leadership with Sam Passey: The Library is Open Ep. 59 · 25 minIn this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, Sam Passey returns! Sam Passey serves as the Associate Dean of Library Services at Colorado Mountain College, where he leads a…
- AspenCon2025 Recap with Marshall Breeding! The Library is Open Ep. 58 · 22 minMarshall Breeding is back for another episode of The Library is Open Podcast! This time, we are talking all about AspenCon 2025 that was held in Nashville, Tennessee! In this…
- Life of a Library Videographer with Toby Riesterer: The Library is Open Podcast Ep 57 · 26 minIn our latest episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we talk with Toby Riesterer: Videographer, Owner of Riesterer Productions, and Digital Media Specialist at Pasco County…
- Pod Goals with Sarah Lane of DMPL: The Library is Open Episode 56 · 22 minWelcome to another episode of The Library is Open Podcast! In this episode, we talk to Sarah Lane, Information Services Librarian at the Des Moines Public Library! Sarah is also…
- Back to School: Academic Libraries and Student Success with Telishia "Tee" Murray. The Library is Open Ep. 55 · 28 minIt's that time of year again—back to school!!! In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we welcome back Telishia "Tee" Murray, Director of Library and Learning Resources…
- ALA Recap and Industry Insights with Marshall Breeding: Episode 54 · 32 minIn this episode of the Library is Open podcast, we welcome return guest Marshall Breeding to talk about his experience at the American Library Association Annual Conference 2025…
- The Library is Open at ALA Annual 2025!!! · 4 minIn this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, Jessie and Elise are at ALA Annual 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!! They talk about their conference highlights, exciting Koha…
- Library Journal Mover and Shaker: Jen Park! The Library is Open Ep. 52 · 23 minWelcome to Part Three of our three-part series on ByWater Solutions partners who were honored as Library Journal Movers and Shakers for 2025! In this episode, meet Jen Park…
- Library Journal Mover and Shaker: Jason Homer! The Library is Open Ep. 52 · 30 minJoin us for Part 2 of our three-part series on ByWater partners that were named as Library Journal Movers and Shakers 2025! In this episode, Meet Jason Homer, the Executive…
- Library Journal Mover and Shaker: Leah Gregory! The Library is Open Ep. 51 · 30 minWelcome to our three-part series on ByWater partners that were named as Library Journal Movers and Shakers 2025! First up, meet Leah Gregory, School Library Membership…
- Computers in Libraries Recap with Bill and Brian: The Library is Open Episode 50 · 15 minIn this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, we have return guest Brian Pichman and ByWater Aspen Sales Consultant Bill Kessler to talk about all things Computers in Libraries…
