Meredith Schwartz, a journalist for twenty years, is Executive Editor of Library Journal, the leading national magazine for library leaders and staff. In addition to her core responsibility—helping librarians across America deliver innovative services to meet the needs of today’s users through in depth articles and live and online training—she has discussed free speech and controversy in libraries on public radio, presented panels on the role of libraries in the community at professional conferences and public-facing events, and serves as a judge of awards for cutting-edge libraries across America.