Adaptability and Service in Modern Libraries

Christopher DeCristofaro received his master’s degree in Library Science in 2001. He is currently the Head of Digital Services (which encompasses Information Technology and Studio makerspaces) at the Sachem Library in Suffolk County New York. He is also past President and current member at large on the Computer and Technical Services Division of the Suffolk County Library Association. Previously, he worked in the Adult Services Department at the Longwood Public Library from 2002-2015, and he also served as an Academic Librarian at Dowling College from 2007-2010. He teaches many classes that are based in technology along with one-on-one sessions with patrons. Chris has also spoken at various library and technology association conferences, meetings and seminars.

Robert Johnson is currently the Information Technologist at The Emma S. Clark Library in Setauket, Suffolk County, New York. Robert is an active member of the Computer and Technical Services Division of the Suffolk County Library Association. He has spoken at numerous seminars and organizations across the Northeast region, including the New York Library Association. He was previously the Information Technologist at the Port Jefferson Free Library in Port Jefferson, New York.

Together Chris and Bob are the creators and hosts of The Library Pros Podcast, a show about libraries, library technology, and everything in between! Earlier this year I participated as a guest on their show, and you can find that episode here!