Ben Zenitsky is the Media Specialist at the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML). It's not opinion, but fact that Ohio has some of the best library systems in terms of funding - due to a unique structure. Ben shares more on how libraries embed themselves in their communities, the role the library plays in helping with declining literacy rates, and more.
Timestamps:
0:00: Ben's Intro
1:18: How Ohio libraries are unique in their funding
3:30: What libraries are impacted the most by funding cuts?
4:44: How could funding cuts impact CML?
5:50: House Bill 96
7:16: New CEO at CML
8:03: New projects at CML
11:03: What does “a library of the 21st century” mean?
14:08: How are branches designed for each community?
15:37: Culture Passes
17:29: Eliminating overdue fines
18:46: Declining literacy rates
22:05: Message to someone who doesn’t understand the impact of library funding
23:31: Exciting things happening this year
26:19: Concerns and excitement looking to the future
27:56: closing thoughts
Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you get every episode ad-free plus exclusive bonus content.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!