Sarah talks with Dennis Norlin, executive director of the American Theological Library Association. Dennis explains how the association has maintained its solid financial position, partially supported by the ATLA Religion Database. First published in the 1940s, the now fully electronic resource indexes over 550 religion journals, representing the world's religions in 26 languages.

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Sarah talks with Nancy Dowd, director of marketing and public relations for the New Jersey State Library. Nancy shares the status of their exciting, low cost mobile marketing project, which is showing great success with typically tough to reach target audiences. They also discuss Nancy's dual blogs and the impetus behind her new book, Bite-Sized Marketing: Realistic Solutions for the Overworked Librarian.

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Sarah talks with Anne Craig, Director of the Illinois State Library about the new ILEAD U project. The ISL is one of 33 institutions nationwide to receive a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grant to develop an institute where Illinois librarians can enhance their technology and leadership skills.

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Sarah talks with Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White about the inestimable value of libraries and his efforts to mitigate severe budget cuts to libraries and library systems by the Illinois General Assembly. They also discuss Secretary White's extensive background as an educator and legislator, and his "Project Next Generation."

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Sarah talks with Dr. R. David Lankes, Associate Professor and Director of the Information Institute of Syracuse School of Information Studies at Syracuse University about the concept of participatory librarianship. They also discuss the mission of a librarian, learning as conversation, and the four major ways of facilitating knowledge and information.

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Sarah talks with Judy Pezzanite, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Library Systems and Services (LSSI) about how and why LSSI was founded in 1981. They also talk about why the firm's business related to managing libraries has attracted controversy.

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Learn about the ACRLog blog from Associate University Librarian for Research and Instructional Services at Temple University. Sarah uncovers the reasons behind Steven's recent satirical post about the 25 predictions for the library of the future. They also discuss the continuing importance of librarian and faculty research and how using the library adds value to your life.

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Sarah talks with Mary Dempsey, Commissioner of the Chicago Public Library System, about what Chicago libraries are doing to cope with the current economic downturn. They also discuss the various benefits for Chicago of winning the bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games.

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This week Sarah speaks with French painter David Gista, an artist whose work is often influenced by and focused on books. Listen in as they discuss his artistic process, how he creates mystery in his paintings, and the exhibit on display at North Suburban Library System through October 2009.

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This week Sarah talks with travel writer Candy Harrington about accessible travel. Candy discusses how libraries are useful to those with disabilities while traveling. She also suggests ways to find accessible travel information and touches on mobility issues and related laws.

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