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Let's Talk Libraries

by Denise Wilson

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Episode 27 - With Zoe Cornelius and Ariana Blowers

September 4, 2026 · 32 min

Zoe Cornelius and Ariana Blowers are Prison Librarians at Mount Eden Prison in Auckland, Aotearoa, New Zealand. In this episode they give us a glimpse into what it is like to be a prison librarian and why they find their roles so rewarding.
Episode 26 - With Med Kharbach

May 14, 2026 · 41 min

Med Kharbach is a Moroccan-Canadian author, teacher and researcher working at the intersection of AI, literacy and teaching practice. Med has created many practical AI resources for teachers and has now turned his hand to librarians. He…
Episode 25 - With Andy Fenton

April 15, 2026 · 42 min

Andy Fenton is Chairman and Founder of Recollect, New Zealand Micrographic Services and Desk Top Imaging. In this episode Andy shares his experiences into libraries, his passion for libraries and archives and his thoughts on…
Episode 24 - With Rachel Esson

January 27, 2026 · 33 min

Rachel Esson is Te Pouhuaki, National Librarian at Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, National Library of New Zealand. In this episode Rachel shares her journey into libraries, her role at National Library and some thoughts on the future of…
Episode 23 - With Nicola Andrews

October 6, 2025 · 42 min

Nicola Andrews is the Open Education Librarian at the University of San Francisco and a passionate advocate for inclusion and indigenous librarianship. In this episode Nicky takes us through her journey into libraries from her first…

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Episode 22 - With Emilia Bell

June 23, 2025 · 30 min

Emilia Bell is Manager Research and Digital Services at Murdoch University Library in Perth Western Australia and a director on several boards including ALIA, The Australian Library and Information Association. In this episode Emilia…
Episode 21 - With R. David Lankes

May 21, 2025 · 36 min

R. David Lankes is the Virginia and Charles Bowden Professor of Librarianship at the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Information. In this episode, David talks about his journey into libraries, shares his views on the roles and…
Episode 20 - With Simon Polson

April 29, 2025 · 37 min

Simon Polson is Executive Director, National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA). A trained musicologist and experienced archival researcher and lecturer, Simon has had an interesting journey into libraries and is a passionate…
Episode 19 - With Natalie C Hauff #2

April 16, 2025 · 28 min

In this episode I catch up with Natalie Hauff again. Natalie is Deputy Director of Innovation at Charlston County Public Library in South Carolina, USA. We talk about digital inclusion, the Low Country Digital Equity Coalition and the…
Episode 18 - With Richy Misilei

March 12, 2025 · 34 min

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…
Episode 17 - With Kyleigh Langrick

December 4, 2024 · 30 min

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…
Episode 16 - With Erin Cairney

October 22, 2024 · 33 min

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…

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About the show

Kia ora and hello from Aotearoa, New Zealand. I'm Denise Wilson and I love libraries. I'm a super user and in my work with libraries for over two decades, I see amazing impact they can have on their communities, regardless of the type and size of library. I wanted to create a space to capture the ideas of some of the amazing people I meet and share their stories, as well as share thoughts and challenges. How are people navigating this rapidly changing environment? What impact can libraries make and how can we learn from each other? So this is the space, Let's talk libraries! Please subscribe wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. Thank you! Intro music: Bossy Boots © 2023 by Shane Ivers