The Open Library Community Podcast
The Open Library Community Podcast
The Internet Archive's Open Library
In 2022, Open Library zoomed past 6M registered book lovers who collectively borrowed 4.3M books. In 2023, the Open Library Community Podcast aims to tell stories from the perspective of those readers. Come join us! We are a community of innovative book lovers on a mission to share and produce thought-provoking stories—at the intersection of literacy, innovation, and culture. The Open Library Community Podcast is hosted by Nick Norman who is a volunteer, communications fellow at Open Library.
Meet Chandani Shah, a Creative Product Designer & UX Researcher
Chandani Shah joins the show to address hiring challenges many UXers face—often not explained in boot camps or UX courses. She'll also mention some of her favorite books, including tips on how to overcome disappointments and setbacks in life.  To be a guest or to contact the host: [email protected]
Jan 27, 2023
27 min
Meet Maegan Pisman, Ph.D—a Scientist-Practitioner, Researcher & Behavioral Analyst in UX—Based in San Francisco, CA
In this series, UX professionals join the Open Library Community Podcast to speak on their favorite books, diversity, and overcoming life's greatest challenges. Maegan Pisman, Ph.D. joins the show to share how she has embraced purpose throughout her career. She also speaks on the challenges various industries face in design while recommending her favorite books. To be a guest or to contact the host: [email protected]
Jan 2, 2023
25 min
Meet Tammy Knox—UX Strategy Consultant & Founder—Based Across Chicago and Indiana
In this series, UX professionals join the Open Library Community Podcast to speak on their favorite books, diversity, and overcoming life's greatest challenges. Tammy Knox joins the show to bring clarity to strategic design implementations for companies of all sizes. In addition to sharing her journey across the UX landscape, Tammy speaks on the loss of loved ones, healing, and finding ways forward. To be a guest or to contact the host: [email protected]
Jan 2, 2023
28 min
Meet Tarzine Jackson—Inventor, CEO & UX/UI Design Manager—Based in Atlanta, Georgia
In this series, UX professionals join the Open Library Community Podcast to speak on their favorite books, diversity, and overcoming life's greatest challenges. Tarzine Jackson joins the show to share her experiences in building Koalesce Designs, an emerging UX design agency. She also speaks on motherhood, operational strategies for minorities in UX—including how being approached by TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, shifted her focus to mental health and legacy. To be a guest or to contact the host: [email protected]
Jan 2, 2023
23 min
Meet Alexander Akinyeye, a Product Manager Based in Nigeria of West Africa
In this series, UX professionals join the Open Library Community Podcast to speak on their favorite books, diversity, and overcoming life's greatest challenges. Alexander Akinyeye joins the show to share his journey to becoming a product manager. He also speaks on the future of the design landscape while mentioning books that helped him along the way. To be a guest or to contact the host: [email protected]
Jan 1, 2023
17 min
Meet Mckenzie Bradshaw, a UX/UI Designer & Researcher—With a Background in Art and Education—Based in Wisconsin
In this series, UX professionals join the Open Library Community Podcast to speak on their favorite books, diversity, and overcoming life's greatest challenges. Mckenzie joins the show to share how her experiences as a teacher influenced her work as a designer. She also talks about her favorite books while offering a global perspective on the state of UX.  To be a guest or to contact the host: [email protected]
Jan 1, 2023
26 min
"Cool Winds & Wood Smoke" - From Our Scary Reader Series
Frank, an Open Library volunteer, shares some of his favorite scary authors - including what led him to reading horror books as a child.  Episode Photo by Pavan Trikutam on Unsplash To be a guest or to contact the host: [email protected]
Oct 31, 2022
5 min
Introducing the Open Library Reader App
Mark Heiman is an Open Library developer and creator behind the Open Library Reader. He joins today's podcast to value of having portable and immersive reading experiences across Open Library's book catalog.  To be a guest or to contact the host: [email protected]
Oct 26, 2021
10 min
Discovering Open Source Through the Push of a Button
Sabreen Parveen joins the Open Library Community Podcast.  She shares her experiences as an Open Library Fellow, the popularity of Open Source across India, and the reasoning behind Open Library's "Want to Read" button.  To be a guest or to contact the host: [email protected]
Jun 15, 2021
8 min
Examining Librarianship Through the Lens of Digital Intimacy and Mindful Consumption of Content
Andie, a librarian and supporter of the Internet Archive's Open Library is today's guest. She offers insightful perspectives on the role of librarians in the digital era.  Photo by Thomas Bormans on Unsplash
May 31, 2021
28 min
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