Richard or Richy Misilei is a Lead Coach at Connected Communities in Auckland Council, which includes libraries.

He’s also immediate Past President of LIANZA the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa.

In this episode, we talk about his journey into libraries, his faith and what he learned as President of LIANZA.

In this episode I talk with the irrepressible library advocate Kyleigh Langrick.

Kyleigh has recently joined Vision Australia as Coordinator Children and Young People, Library Services.

She shares her passions from philosophy to libraries, to stand up comedy and business advice.

Erin Cairney is Director of AI Trust and Integrity at Onit, based in Auckland New Zealand Aotearoa.

Previously a law library manager and President of the New Zealand Law Librarians Association, Erin’s curiosity and commitment to learning has led her into a leadership role in AI.

Noah Lenstra is Associate Professor of Library and Information Science at The University of North Carolins at Greensboro, USA.

We talk about his journey into library research, his passion for community collaboration and the benefits of being a library dreamer and schemer.

Amina Shah is the National Librarian and Chief Executive of the National Library of Scotland.

In this episode Amina shares her enthusiasm for libraries, the inclusive role of a national library today and her vision for the future of the National Library of Scotland as it approaches its centenary in 2025.

Nick Tanzi is Assistant Director at South Huntington Public Library in Huntington Station, Long Island, New York, USA and nationally recognised library technology consultant.

In this episode he talks about his approach to emerging technologies, particularly AI and why it is important for librarians to get ahead of the curve.

In this episode I speak with Michelle Blake, University Librarian and Dr Rangihurihia McDonald, Pou Ārahi from the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand.

They talk about their journey towards becoming an antiracist organisation.

Zach Stier runs a children’s department at Ericson Public Library in Boone, Iowa, USA.

(In this episode) We talk about his mission in children’s services and his passion for asset based partnering. We also get into neurodiversity, learning challenges, mental health and the importance he puts on self reflection.

Erik Boekesteijn is Senior Advisor at The National Library of the Netherlands and Director of Storyhouse, Chester, England. He also describes himself as a ‘Pirate and Global Library Motivator’. Erik talks about the future of libraries, how to create a bustling, thriving and relevant library and the role of libraries in sustainability.

Gene Tan is Chief Librarian and Chief Innovation Officer at National Library Board, Singapore.

In this episode Gene talks about approaches to innovation and shares an exciting new AI project.

Troy Tuhou is Team Leader at Auckland University of Technology Library in Manukau, Aotearoa, New Zealand. He helped me craft my pepeha, my personal introduction in te reo Māori.

Catherine Bellamy (she/her), librarian and founder of Redbird Library Consulting Services, talks about building a library in a First Nations elementary school, her passion for outreach services, and the inspiration that guides her work. She is based in K'emk'emeláy (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada).

Kim Tairi, University Librarian at Auckland University of Technology in Aotearoa, New Zealand, shares her passion for university libraries, indigenisation and open access.

Natalie C Hauff, Deputy Director Innovation at Charleston County Public Library in South Carolina, USA shares her enthusiasm and strategies for increasing and demonstrating library impact.

Minnie Baragwanath is an accessibility activist, a leader, an entrepreneur and an inspiration. She’s also legally blind.

Darren Smart, Strategic Manager, Library Services at Somerset Council in England talks about his focus on community outcomes, impact and advocacy.

Cathy Magee, CEO of Dyslexia Scotland increases our understanding of dyslexia and how libraries can collaborate and partner to include and enrich the lives of 10% of our community.

Hannah McCooke, Library Lead from Craigmillar Library, Edinburgh, Scotland shares ideas and tips to increase your impact in your community by leveraging partnerships.