Erik Boekesteijn is Senior Advisor at The National Library of the Netherlands and Director of Storyhouse, Chester, England. He also describes himself as a ‘Pirate and Global Library Motivator’. Erik talks about the future of libraries, how to create a bustling, thriving and relevant library and the role of libraries in sustainability.

Gene Tan is Chief Librarian and Chief Innovation Officer at National Library Board, Singapore.

In this episode Gene talks about approaches to innovation and shares an exciting new AI project.

Troy Tuhou is Team Leader at Auckland University of Technology Library in Manukau, Aotearoa, New Zealand. He helped me craft my pepeha, my personal introduction in te reo Māori.

Catherine Bellamy (she/her), librarian and founder of Redbird Library Consulting Services, talks about building a library in a First Nations elementary school, her passion for outreach services, and the inspiration that guides her work. She is based in K'emk'emeláy (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada).

Kim Tairi, University Librarian at Auckland University of Technology in Aotearoa, New Zealand, shares her passion for university libraries, indigenisation and open access.

Natalie C Hauff, Deputy Director Innovation at Charleston County Public Library in South Carolina, USA shares her enthusiasm and strategies for increasing and demonstrating library impact.

Minnie Baragwanath is an accessibility activist, a leader, an entrepreneur and an inspiration. She’s also legally blind.

Darren Smart, Strategic Manager, Library Services at Somerset Council in England talks about his focus on community outcomes, impact and advocacy.

Cathy Magee, CEO of Dyslexia Scotland increases our understanding of dyslexia and how libraries can collaborate and partner to include and enrich the lives of 10% of our community.

Hannah McCooke, Library Lead from Craigmillar Library, Edinburgh, Scotland shares ideas and tips to increase your impact in your community by leveraging partnerships.