In this episode we had a very interesting and entertaining discussion with Jill Hurst-Wahl. Jill is an active SLA member and President of Hurst Associates, LTD.

We talk about Jill's career, her thoughts on library sciences and how she helps those in the library/information space. Here is a more formal snapshot of her background:

Jill Hurst-Wahl is a consultant, speaker, writer, researcher, and educator. She is a president of Hurst Associates, Ltd., which works with a broad range of organizations. Jill is professor emerita in Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, where she taught graduate M.S. Library and Information Science (MSLIS) courses, including “Copyright for Information Professionals.” She is a former director of the iSchool MSLIS program. Prior to joining SU, Jill worked as an IT professional, corporate librarian, and information consultant. She is a current member of the Onondaga County Public Library Board of Trustees, EveryLibrary Institute, and Library Futures. She is a former member of the Special Libraries Association Board of Directors, the NYS Regents Advisory Council on Libraries, and the USNY Technology Policy and Practices Council. Jill is the 2021 recipient of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) highest honor, John Cotton Dana Award, which is given in recognition of a lifetime of achievement as well as exceptional service to SLA and the library and information profession. She blogs at Digitization101.com.

To reach Jill please send her an email:hurst@hurstassociates.com

Discussion With Jill Hurst-Wahl: Speaker, Writer, Researcher, Educator, and Consultant

The Info-Leaders PodcastBy TDNetSep 22, 2021