President & CEO Chad Helton lays out how Baltimore’s flagship public‑library system is reinventing itself for a 21st‑century city.
- Small‑town roots to big‑city stacks—what shaped his collaborative leadership style
- Building a “library for everyone”: equity, free access, and programs that change lives
- Community engagement that goes beyond books—tech hubs, social‑service partners, street‑level outreach
- Roadblocks (funding, perception, politics) and the wins that keep the team moving
- A blueprint other public libraries can borrow to stay vital in the digital age
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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
- Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
- Edited by Daniel Alexis
- Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor
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