#23 Curiosity in public libraries with Tom Fay

In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Tom Fay, Executive Director and Chief Librarian of The Seattle Public Library. With over 42 years in the field, Tom shares how libraries have evolved into essential community hubs, offering much more than books—including social services, small business support, and digital access. He discusses leading through challenges like book bans and cybersecurity threats while fostering a workplace culture of continuous learning and innovation. Tune in to discover how curiosity shapes the future of public libraries and community engagement.

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/
• Website: https://curiositybased.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

Connect with Tom Fay:

• Email: chieflibrarian@spl.org
• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfay
• Website: https://www.spl.org/about-us/the-organization/leadership

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