Why did you decide to go to library school? Did you work in a library before becoming a librarian? What were your expectations about the job? In this episode, we'll hear from two guests: one who just completed a SLIS program, and another who's about to start one. You'll also hear how La Loria and Kaetrena made their decisions to join the LIS  profession and their thoughts on what librarians can do to recruit and retain folks to LIS.  Join the conversation: twitter.com/fixmylibrary. Want something in LIS fixed? Email: fixmylibrarypodcast@gmail.com

Episode 4

Ep. 4: Why did you go to library school?

Salary transparency can empower candidates as they move through the job hunt, and many libraries still don’t post salary or hiring ranges on their job ads. While there are valid reasons this omission occurs, LIS job-seekers are increasingly pushing back against this practice. In this episode, we discuss the real-world ramifications of withholding salary information and share recommendations for library leaders and human resources stakeholders so they can maximize – and align- their recruitment parameters with the needs of an increasingly discerning workforce. Can it be fixed? Join the conversation: twitter.com/fixmylibrary.  Want something in LIS fixed? Email: Fixmylibrarypodcast@gmail.com

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Ep. 5: Tell Me The Salary First

Earlier this month, "School Library Journal" published an article about burnout; but it was quickly retracted after readers reacted to the item’s focus on weight loss and other tips emphasizing individual actions to reduce burnout’s impact on physical and mental health. In this episode, we hear from our guests Eamon Tewell and Amanda M. Leftwich to parse out the problems that the article inadvertently highlighted. We’ll also give our top tips on actions that can reduce burnout and workplace abuse and neglect in library workplaces of all kinds. Can it be fixed? Join the conversation: twitter.com/fixymylibrary. Want something in LIS fixed? Email: fixmylibrarypodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 6: The Burnout Solution?

The spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted business, and travel, and education too. Many campuses have quickly moved to online instruction - but academic and public libraries have been slow to close. We discuss several possible causes for the slow pivot, and consider the impacts. NOTE: This episode experienced several lags. Visit us on Twitter (@FixMyLibrary) where those gaps are concerned. Thanks for your patience, understanding, and engagement, Fixers!

Episode 7

Ep. 7: Leadership & Library Closures During COVID-19 (Pandemic Podcast Edition)

Fix My Library, hosted by Kaetrena Davis Kendrick and La Loria Konata, explores issues pertinent to libraries, examining the broader implications, and offering our Fix for your library.

The views expressed in this podcast are the personal opinions of the hosts and do not reflect the opinions of nor are they endorsements by our employers.

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