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TLA's Libraries Transform Texas Podcast
This monthly podcast is a production of the Texas Library Association. It’s designed to showcase the amazing work of Texas librarians and the influence of Texas libraries. #librariestransformtx
Episodes
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastUsing Data to Maximize Library Resources
In this episode, host Michelia Mason, head librarian at Southwest Research Institute, welcomes Dana Whitmire, electronic resources coordinator at the UT San…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastCelebrating 250 Years Through Texas Stories
In this episode, host Michelle Chan Santos, coordinator for the Texas Center for the Book, welcomes Susan Floyd of the Texas State Library and Archives…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastTwo Decades of Expanding Access to Knowledge
In this episode, host Michelia Mason, head librarian at the Southwest Research Institute, welcomes Kristi Park, executive director of the Texas Digital…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastLibrary Joy and the Power of Belonging with Mychal the Librarian
In this episode, host Regina Reed, director of the Leon Valley Public Library, welcomes Mychal Threets, known to many as “Mychal the Librarian,” a TIME100…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastBeyond the Book Fair: Strategies to Stretch Your Library Budget
In this episode, host Carrie Bresnehen, district library specialist with Austin ISD, is joined by Katie Adams, Heather Stephens, and Sarah Ruttan for a…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastHow School Libraries Are Powering STEM Learning
In this episode, host Patty Nix, Lead Librarian for Bastrop ISD, is joined by Stephanie Deskin, K–12 digital learning specialist, and Heather Augustine…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastConnecting Communities to Opportunity: How Libraries Power Workforce Development
In this episode, guest host Christina Taylor sits down with Emily Hersh, workforce development consultant at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastCultivating Community: A Preview of the 2026 TLA Annual Conference
In this episode, host Katie Loomis of Texas Woman’s University is joined by 2025–26 Texas Library Association President Valerie Prilop and conference planning…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastUncovering the Truth: How Curiosity Changes Stories—and Lives
In this episode, host Patty Nix, Lead Librarian for Bastrop ISD, is joined by author and educator Marc Tyler Nobleman for a conversation about storytelling…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastLeadership in Focus: Conversations with TLA’s President-Elect Candidates
In this special episode of Libraries Transform Texas, host Mary Woodard—2023 president of the Texas Library Association—sits down with Kate Horan and Manya…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastServing Texas Libraries: A Conversation with TLA’s 2026 Board Candidates
In this special episode of Libraries Transform Texas, host Brianna Saenz, membership engagement coordinator at the Texas Library Association, sits down with…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastCozy, Connected, and Creative: Supporting Community Through the Winter Months
In this episode, host Katie Loomis of Texas Woman’s University explores how the Denton Public Library helps patrons beat the winter blues through creative…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastTransforming Access: A Conversation on Read & Publish Agreements
In this episode, host Michelia Mason, head librarian at the Southwest Research Institute, sits down with Andrea Schorr, associate director of resource…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastFrom Supporters to Changemakers: Why Every Library Needs a Friends Group
In this episode, host Regina Reed, director of the Leon Valley Public Library, sits down with Maryanna Christensen, president of the Friends of the Leon Valley…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastFinding Impact in School Librarianship: Showing Value, Celebrating Success
In this episode, host Carrie Bresnehen, vice chair of TLA’s Public Relations and Marketing Committee, talks with Mary Woodard, retired school library director…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastGuiding the First Year: Inside the Role of a First-Year Experience Librarian
In this episode, host Michelia Mason, head librarian at Southwest Research Institute, sits down with Bryant Moore, first-year experience librarian at Texas A&M…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastBuilding Futures: How Libraries Are Reaching Opportunity Youth
In this episode, guest host Christina Taylor speaks with Alexa Harrison, Library Youth Fellow at El Paso Public Libraries, about Centre Future—a dynamic…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastPartnering for Success: Building Strong K–16 Library Partnerships
In this episode, guest host Christina Taylor sits down with Kelly Hoppe and Chelsea Kuehler from the Cornette Library at West Texas A&M University to discuss…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastVoices for All: Enhancing Library Services for Bilingual Communities
In this episode, guest host Carolyn Slavin, bilingual librarian at Reed Elementary in Leander ISD, talks with Carmen Lazo, Children’s Community Programs…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastA New Chapter: Strengthening Community and Leadership at TLA
In this episode, guest host Shirley Robinson, executive director of the Texas Library Association (TLA), chats with Valerie Prilop, senior librarian at the…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastMaximizing Your TLA Conference Experience
In this episode, guest host Christina Taylor sits down with TLA President Elizabeth Howard and conference planning co-chairs Zinnia Bayardo and Erica…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastStepping Up: Leadership, Learning & Library Life
In this episode, Regina Reed, director of the Leon Valley Public Library, chats with Angelina Corona, a library clerk whose journey into librarianship took an…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastMindfulness Matters: Strategies to Combat Stress and Burnout
In this episode, Regina Reed, director of the Leon Valley Public Library, sits down with Shannon Trevino, a licensed professional counselor associate, to…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastNews from the Texas State Library & Archives Commission: A Conversation with State Librarian Gloria Meraz
In this episode, Wendy Woodland, director of advocacy and communications at the Texas Library Association, chats with Gloria Meraz, state librarian and…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastThe Evolving Role of Medical Librarians: A Conversation with Katie Prentice
In this episode, Valerie Prilop, senior librarian at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and president-elect of the Texas Library Association…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastExploring the World of Horror: A Conversation with Author Johnny Compton
Join Dianna Landes, director at Lakehills Area Library, as she chats with Johnny Compton, author of The Spite House and Devils Kill Devils, about the world of…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastBridging the Digital Divide: A Conversation with Bertha Gomez
Join Warren Davis, community engagement and outreach coordinator at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, as he chats with Bertha Gomez, adult…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastBuilding a Strong PTA Partnership: A Conversation with Anna Skalka
Join Katherine Counterman, a school librarian from the Houston area, as she talks with Anna Skalka, former president of the Fielder Elementary PTA in Katy…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastChampioning Representation and Intellectual Freedom: A Conversation with Da'Taeveyon Daniels
Join Jean Darnell, a librarian at Dessau Middle School in Pflugerville ISD, as she chats with Da'Taeveyon Daniels, partnership director at Students Engaged in…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastSpicing Up Your Library Programs: A Conversation with Maggie Dumont
Join Kendra Harrell, library director at the Atlanta, Texas, Public Library, as she chats with Maggie Dumont, librarian at Brown Crossing Library in Boise…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastGraphic Storytelling in Libraries: A Conversation with Moni Barrette
Join former Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Chair Christina Taylor in conversation with Moni Barrette from the American Library Association’s Graphic…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastEmpowering Literacy: A Conversation with John Trischitti
Join host Jeannette Davies from the San Antonio Public Library as she engages in a candid conversation with John Trischitti, executive director of the Literacy…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastUnveiling Literary Worlds: A Conversation with Tomi Adeyemi
Step into the world of literature with host Beatrice Saba, Library Director of the Bryan College Station Public Library System, as she engages in a captivating…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastReflections on the Texas Book Festival: A Conversation with Marianne DeLeon
Join host Michele Santos in a conversation with Marianne DeLeon, the newly appointed CEO of the Texas Book Festival. Delve into Marianne's motivations for…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastEducational Empowerment: A Conversation with Howard Marks and Angela Gaule
In our season 6 premier, host Michele Santos talks to Howard Marks and Angela Gaule of the Ector County Library in Odessa about the Gale Excel Adult High…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastScience in the Library: an interview with Caleb Kraft
In this short-but-sweet episode (less than 10 minutes) Emily Warwas of the Cedar Park Public Library talks with Caleb Kraft, Senior Editor of Make: Magazine…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastJoys of Rural Librarianship: A Conversation with Elsie Purcell
Elsie Purcell, Library Director of Hondo Public Library, shares the joys and challenges of rural librarianship in Hondo, population 8400.
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastGet inspired at the TCAL Conference!
Cynthia Rodriguez, Director of Library Services at Laredo College Libraries, and chair-elect of the Texas Council of Academic Libraries, is our guest for this…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastBanned Books Week: Interview with Llano Champions of the Right to Read
In this special "Banned Books Week" episode, Jeannette Davies of the San Antonio Public Library interviews Leila Green Little and Diane Moster, two of the…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas Podcast#FReadom Fighters: An interview with Becky Calzada and Carolyn Foote for Banned Books Week
Jessica Silva, Faculty Librarian at Austin Community College, interviews #FReadom Fighters Becky Calzada and Carolyn Foote about founding this grassroots…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastBanned Books Week Under Fire: Surviving a Challenge
Last year, Danielle Brigati, Library Director of the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library in Kerrville, found herself at the center of a controversy after the…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastPro tips for TLA's new Members Only area and TLA Engage
Christy Reynolds, TLA's Membership Engagement Manager, gives us the scoop on the new Members-Only area and how best to use our online community, TLA Engage.
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastTips on Submitting a Successful TLA 2024 Conference Proposal
TLA Education and Programs Manager Kelly Mantay shares keys to success when submitting a proposal for TLA 2024, the Texas Library Association's annual…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastSummer Reads with Humor Writer Wendi Aarons
Whether you are middle grade or middle-aged, this episode has a book recommendation for you! Join us for a laugh and a chat with Austin area humor writer Wendi…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastPassive Programming Ideas for School Libraries
Passive programming ideas are something every librarian needs. Passive programming encompasses a variety of types of programs that allow students to…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastLet’s Talk Story Walk: Passive Programming for Public Libraries
Today’s episode focuses on two innovative ways to do Story Walks. A Story Walk is a fun activity where pages from a children's book are printed and placed in…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastHow Digital Navigators in public libraries help narrow the digital divide
Dianna Landes, Director of the Lakehills Area Library, is our guest host for this podcast. She interviews Cindy Fisher, Senior Program Coordinator, Texas…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastFirst time at the TLA conference? What to know before you go.
This special episode is all about the TLA 2023 Annual Conference, happening April 19-22 in Austin. We have two guests here to talk about “What to Know Before…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastTALL Texans: Let's Talk about Content
In this special podcast series about the TALL Texans Leadership Institute, Brandi Dawson, chair of the TALL Texans Round Table, examines a different aspect of…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastTALL Texans: Where to find funding
Brandi Dawson, chair of the TALL Texans Round Table, talks about where to find funding (stipends from your unit, school district foundations) to help cover the…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastHidden Gems of the TLA 2023 Annual Conference
What are the "Hidden Gems" that you don't want to miss at the upcoming TLA Annual Conference - the education sessions that are worth your time, but might…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastCommon Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for TALL Texans
Brandi Dawson, chair of the TALL Texans Round Table, interviews Donna Kearley, chair of the TALL Texans Selection Committee, about common mistakes to avoid…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastTLA's Librarian of the Year: Engaging students with gaming clubs, Magic the Gathering, eSports and more
Alexandra Cornejo, chair of the TLA PR & Marketing Committee, and Library Media Specialist at the Harlingen School of Health Professions, interviews Karina…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastHow to apply to TALL Texans! New application portal, logistics and more.
Brandi Dawson, chair of the TALL Texans Round Table, talks about the new application for the TALL Texans Leadership Institute and goes over logistics of this…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastSetting Up High School Students for Success in College and Beyond
This episode is hosted by Jessica Silva, librarian at El Paso High School, El Paso ISD and our topic today is “How to set up high school students for success…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastTop reasons to be a TLA member and attend the TLA Annual Conference
In this 12-minute episode, two Texas Library Association staff members, Membership Coordinator Christy Reynolds and Meeting and Events Manager Michelle Cruz…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastLibraries Transform Texas Week Part 2: Hedgie's Adventures at Barbara Bush Branch Library
In this episode (part 2 of our episodes for Libraries Transform Texas Week), Dianna Landes, director of the Lakehills Area Library, interviews Julie Hermonat…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastLibraries Transform Texas Week Part 1: Amarillo Public Library's AMA-CON
We have a special two-part episode for Libraries Transform Texas week! In part I, Dianna Landes, director of the Lake Hills Library, interviews Stacy Clopton…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastBanned Books Week 2022, Part 2
This is part 2 of 2. Our featured guest for this podcast is Dorcas Hand, school library advocate and coordinator of the Intellectual Freedom Helpline for the…
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas PodcastBanned Books Week 2022, part I
Let's celebrate Banned Books Week! Our featured guest for this podcast is Dorcas Hand, school library advocate and coordinator of the Intellectual Freedom…