Jun 28 2024 35 mins
Host Jackie Scott, director, Howard County Dept. of Community Resources & Services (DCRS) talks with Tonya Aikens, president & CEO, Howard County Library System (HCLS).
Time Stamps:
· Soundbite, topic and guest introduction 0:00
· Learning about Tonya Aikens, President & CEO, HCLS 4:10
· Learning about Howard County Libraries and their feel 8:35
· What libraries mean for people of all ages and summer resources 12:24
· BREAK 15:05
· Intro to second half 16:00
· Learning about community partners, the relationship between HCLS & DCRS, and Roving Radish16:50
· How to build library systems for community 20:45
· Creating an equitable and accessible environment at HCLS 24:05
· HCLS’ new strategic plan 28:20
· Being accessible vs. being open 30:25
· Contact info for HCLS 32:30
· Show Closing 34:10
PSA Music Credit
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/torus/path-of-self
License code: TSBI7QDMBLDQAYBO
Contact information:
https://hclibrary.org
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