This episode features Dr. Josh Briley, a licensed clinical psychologist with more than twenty years of experience and a Fellow of the American Institute of Stress. Dr. Briley specializes in trauma-informed care, compassion fatigue, and stress management, and has trained first responders, health care professionals, and community groups across the country. His work with the Bureau of Prisons and the Veterans Health Administration provides deep insight into the mental health needs of men, and he is a strong advocate for men’s mental health. He also brings expertise in cranial electrotherapy stimulation and Integrated Behavioral Health, guiding providers and patients in innovative approaches to managing anxiety, insomnia, and pain.

Stress remains a critical topic during the winter holidays. It is not a personal failure; it is a biological response that every person experiences. The focus lies in how individuals manage it, how they recover, and the support they use along the way.

Anyone in crisis who needs immediate help should call 988.

Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Deputy Secretary Dana Burl joined the MSLA Guest Hour to discuss the Department's services and resources, partnerships with public libraries and other topics.

The Technology User Group (TUG) welcomes you to our annual holiday gift presentation! It is that time of year when you start asking yourself, “What do I want for the holidays, and what do I want to give to others?” We think we have the answer for you as we present our annual look at Assistive Technology Gifts for the Holidays. Take a look at this year’s featured gadgets and gizmos for everyone from toddlers to seniors. Vendors will also be there to showcase the products they think you will enjoy.

Who should attend?

• Individuals who want to learn what’s new in the assistive technology world.

• People who are shopping for unique and useful holiday gadgets.

• Tech enthusiasts.

November is American Diabetes Month, and it's a time to raise awareness about a condition that affects more than 38 million Americans and nearly one in three adults with prediabetes. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Osagie Ebekozien of the American Diabetes Association to discuss how diabetes affects millions of lives and what’s being done to improve care and outcomes.

On Saturday, September 27, at 10 AM, the Technology User Group (TUG) discussed the latest changes coming to the iPhone’s operating system (iOS 26).

Will these changes aid in accessibility or prove to be just hype?

Who should listen?

• All iPhone users
• Individuals considering a smartphone.

Every year, we prepare our little ones for Kindergarten through public and private programs. Dr. Nykia Washington from the Maryland State Department of Education joins us to discuss the importance of early childhood education.

With a new school year upon us, Brittany Tignor joined the MSLA Guest Hour to discuss the role of school libraries in the Maryland library ecosystem, school and public library partnerships, and the many ways that school librarians prepare students for success.

Technology User Group (TUG) profiled recent changes to the NLS website and equipment. The DA2 will soon be going out to qualified patrons who can utilize the player’s advanced options. Learn what the DA2 can do well, what’s different from the previous player, and what may surprise you.

BARD 2.0 is the new NLS website for NLS’s Maryland patrons.

Many changes have occurred, and these new features will be

showcased.