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title: "Webinar - Lessons from IT Directors: Transitioning from Other Sectors to Public Libraries"
description: Hear from IT Directors from King County, Seattle, and Edmonton libraries as they share strategies to tackle common IT challenges in this insightful webinar.
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# Webinar

## Library Lessons from IT Directors: Transitioning from Other Sectors to Public Libraries

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This exclusive panel discussion featured IT Directors from three leading public libraries: King County Library System, Seattle Public Library, and Edmonton Public Library. These industry experts, who have transitioned from other sectors into the library field, shared their insights on the unique challenges and opportunities of library IT.

 

**From this webinar, you will learn:**

- How library IT differs from other industries
- The benefits of working in the public library sector
- Key strategies for overcoming common IT challenges in libraries

 This panel conversation was geared towards IT directors and library directors seeking to enhance their understanding of the evolving IT landscape and the strategies they need to thrive in it. Whether you're managing a team or leading technology initiatives, you'll gain actionable insights to support your library's growth and success.

  

Speakers:

| ![Santiago Gomez \_Circle](https://resources.bibliocommons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Webinars/2025-01-16%20Lessons%20from%20IT%20Directors-%20Transitioning%20from%20Other%20Sectors%20to%20Public%20Libraries/Santiago%20Gomez%20_Circle.png?width=195&height=195&name=Santiago%20Gomez%20_Circle.png) Santiago Gomez Director, Technology Services   Edmonton Public Library | ![BJ\_Circle](https://resources.bibliocommons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Webinars/2025-01-16%20Lessons%20from%20IT%20Directors-%20Transitioning%20from%20Other%20Sectors%20to%20Public%20Libraries/BJ_Circle.png?width=195&height=195&name=BJ_Circle.png) BJ Colvin Director of Information Technology Services   King County Library System |  |
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| ![Charles\_Circle](https://resources.bibliocommons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Webinars/2025-01-16%20Lessons%20from%20IT%20Directors-%20Transitioning%20from%20Other%20Sectors%20to%20Public%20Libraries/Charles_Circle.png?width=195&height=195&name=Charles_Circle.png) Charles Wesley Library Technology Officer   The Seattle Public Library |  |  |
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