I give talks on the intersection of libraries, technology and politics. My main blog is at librarian.net.
- Rural library technology, technology education, and the digital divide
- Copyright, fair use, controlled digital lending, and DRM in libraries
- Policy issues such as legislation around privacy and social software in libraries.
- Technology, website, and social media accessibility issues.
I enjoy public speaking and I’ve been doing it for two decades nationally, internationally, and online. If you would like me to give a talk, please don’t hesitate to read more about what I do my faq or my resume, or just get in touch with me Here are my most recent talks. Previous talks are on the talks archive page. A * indicates keynote
2024
- Every Problem Is Now a Technology Problem
- Rutland Free Library Library (VT), 24apr24
- Practical Internet Privacy (updated)
- Plainfield Library (NH), 06mar24
- Telling the Library’s Story Online – From the Big Picture to some of the Nitty-Gritty
- Michigan Library Association Think Space, online, 20feb24
2023
- Fair Use: A Legal Loophole… or Is It?
- NELA, Springfield MA, 15oct23
- Panel: Digital Rights for Library Workers, The Path To Digital Equity
- METRO, online, 02feb23
2022
- Social Justice & Technology in Libraries: The Path To Digital Equity
- Amigos Library Services, online, 01dec22
- Core Values of Librarianship
- NYLA Developing Leaders Program, online, 18oct22
- Partnering with libraries to lend non-traditional items
- Vermont Conference on Recreation, Fairlee VT, 12oct22
- Design for Access: Making Online Content Accessible
- Reaching Across Illinois Library System (IL), 07sep22
- It’s Computers All The Way Down: Navigating the Digital Divide in the COVID Era (watch this talk)
- Central District Library Council (NY), 25may22
- Fair Use: One Librarian’s Journey
- Vermont Bar Association YLD, Montréal QC 30apr22