NARIC's Spotlight Podcast covers a wide range of topics related to disability, independent living, and rehabilitation research, including discussion on resources, special disability-related events, and the latest research from the NDILRR grantee community.
Welcome to our inaugural episode! Today, we will share with you who NARIC is and what NARIC does.
Welcome to NARIC’S Spotlight Podcast. Today we celebrate 10 years and 500 issues of our newsletter, News and Notes from the NIDILRR Community and Beyond. In today’s episode, Mark Odum, NARIC’s Director, and Jessica Chaiken, NARIC’s Media and Information Services Manager, discuss the path to what News and News is today. Enjoy!
Interviewer: So, I guess, Mark, we'll start with you. Tell us a little bit about yourself, who you are, what you do, etc.
Mark: Welcome to the sixth episode of NARIC’s Spotlight Podcast. This is Mark Odum, NARIC’s Director. In today’s episode, you will hear from information sleuths and brokers, more formally known as NARIC’s Information Specialist Team. We will talk about what it means to be an information specialist, including some of their prouder moments and some of the harder aspects of answering calls and speaking with patrons. We’ll also hear about helpful search strategies, common tricks of the trade, various resources and toolboxes, and more.