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How I Library

Phil Morehart

Booking Overview

A monthly interview series focused on the importance of libraries, librarianship, and library-related issues, typically featuring authors, filmmakers, musicians, scholars, thought leaders, and librarians. Agencies could credibly pitch published authors, award-winning creators, library and education experts, scholars, and cultural figures with a substantive connection to libraries; booking is likely high difficulty for prominent authors and public intellectuals, though established library professionals may be more accessible.

Metrics

Episodes: 36

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 11.6k subscribers

Instagram: 203.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

pmorehart@ala.org

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Host

Phil Morehart - Communications manager at the American Library Association and host of How I Library.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Published or award-winning authors, filmmakers, musicians, scholars, thought leaders, and library professionals with recognized expertise and a meaningful connection to libraries, books, education, culture, or library issues.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or significant creative work, Major literary or professional awards, Scholarly expertise or historical research, Leadership or recognized expertise in libraries, education, or cultural institutions

Recent Guest Discussions

Min Jin Lee - American Hagwon, Literary Research, The Modern Education System, Book Bans, And Her Relationship With Libraries.

Daniel Kraus - Partially Devoured, Night Of The Living Dead, Horror, Independent Cinema, Writing, And The Role Of Libraries In His Life.

Wayne Wiegand - The Founding And History Of The American Library Association, Its Impact On Librarianship, And The Role Of Libraries During World War I.

Recent Topics

Libraries, Librarianship, Literature, Education, Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
How I Library
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Episode 36: Dr. Betty Turock

October 06, 2026

In this special episode commemorating the 150th anniversary of the American Library Association (ALA), which was founded on October 6, 1876, Phil Morehart from ALA and I Love Libraries speaks with one of the key figures in the history of the Association and librarianship, Dr. Betty Turock. Turock, who served as ALA President from 1995 to 1996, was a faculty member at the Rutgers School of Communication and Information for 22 years. She’s authored more than 100 books, articles, and reports, a...

Episode 35: John Carpenter and Sandy King

September 15, 2026

In episode 35 of the “How I Library” podcast, show host Phil Morehart from the American Library Association speaks with husband-and-wife team of filmmaker John Carpenter and comic book publisher Sandy King about their award-winning publishing company Storm King Comics. John Carpenter is the pioneering director of some of cinema’s most terrifying and thrilling movies: “Halloween,” “The Thing,” “The Fog,” “They Live,” “Trouble in Little China,” “Price of Darkness,” “Escape from New York,” “Sta...

Episode 34: Min Jin Lee

July 03, 2026

In episode 34, show host Phil Morehart from the American Library Association speaks with author Min Jin Lee about her new book, “American Hagwon.” Lee is the author of the novels “Free Food for Millionaires” and “Pachinko,” which was a finalist for the National Book Award and named by the New York Times as one of the “100 Best Books of the Century.” “Pachinko” was also adapted into a successful series on Apple TV. Lee was the 2024 recipient of The Fitzgerald Prize for Literary Excellence and...

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Frequently asked questions

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How I Library
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How do I get in touch with How I Library?

How I Library is hosted by Phil Morehart. Its publicly listed email is pmorehart@ala.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for How I Library?

The publicly listed email for How I Library: pmorehart@ala.org.

How many listeners does How I Library have?

Podseeker estimates How I Library reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for How I Library?

How I Library typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published or award-winning authors, filmmakers, musicians, scholars, thought leaders, and library professionals with recognized expertise and a meaningful connection to libraries, books, education, culture, or library issues. Common among recent guests: Published books or significant creative work; Major literary or professional awards; Scholarly expertise or historical research. Recent guests include Min Jin Lee, Daniel Kraus, and Wayne Wiegand.

How hard is it to get booked on How I Library?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does How I Library cover?

Recent episodes cover Libraries, Librarianship, Literature, Education, and Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

pmorehart@ala.org

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