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
2025
- We have always been at war with computers (notes)
- Southeastern NY Library Resources Council (online), 21aug25
- Practical Internet Privacy
- Rochester Public Library (VT), 12aug25
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