Sounds from the Shelves
by Salt Lake County Library
Ever wondered what the B-side of library life is about? Well, here’s a hint… it’s not just books. Come join Mieke, Leonides, and Sarah from the Salt Lake County Library as they flip that record and discuss the less known sights and sounds of the library world. With special guest appearances dropping in to chat about music, writing, community, gaming, and yes, even books.
Episodes
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Murder Mystery Planning
Join our hosts as they chat with Cara Shaw, who helps plan the Adult Murder Mystery events at the library. Learn all about how the story is created, and how the event happens. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Book Recommendations 07:14 - Guest Kara 08:29 - History of the Who Dunnit program?…
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The Library Board
In this episode we chat with one of our library board member, Steve Sokol, about the work the library board does for the library system. 0:00 Intro 0:45 Reader's Advisory - America's 250 8:00 Steve 11:00 What is the Library Board? 12:00 Role of Library Board 13:00 Term of a Board member 14:05...
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Branch Spotlight: Taylorsville
Join our hosts as we chat with Christina Walsh, the manager of the Taylorsville branch, all about her branch and the fun happenings there. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Christina Walsh 01:55 - Taylorsville Staff Recommendations 05:59 - When Was Your Branch Built? 06:42 - Staff Size 07:04 -...
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Video Games and the Library
Join our hosts as they talk about their own personal history with video games, and about gaming in the library in honor of National Video Game Day. 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Reader's Advisory 05:44 - Video Game History 18:03 - Our Video Game Memories 28:21 - Tamagotchi (True 90s Child) 29:36…
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Summer Reading Kicks Off!
Join our hosts as we talk about Summer Reading and the fun kick off parties we have each year. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:07 – Book Recommendations from Arianne 07:44 – Guest Introductions – Nyssa and Heide 08:30 – Summer Reading Kick-off Parties 14:14 – Changes to kick-off parties over the…
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Branch Spotlight - Daybreak
Join us as we talk to Leslie Schow, the manager of the Daybreak branch, all about her branch and the fun things they do. Staff recommendations: (HO) F King The Long Walk Stephen King (HO) F Ward The Last House on Needlesss Street Catriona Ward (MY) F Bowen The Rose Arbor Rhys Bowen (MY) F King…
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All Abilities Programming
Join our hosts and our special guests, Sarah and Ellen, as we talk about the programs the library provides for adults with mental disabilities. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Readers Advisory 05:52 - All Abilities Programming 07:31 - Types of Programs 08:32 - Who is All Abilities For? 09:49 -...
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Patron Advocacy Workgroup
Our hosts chat with Jennifer and Melody from the Patron Advocacy Workgroup. Learn all about what the workgroup does, and how we are trying to support our patrons in their interactions with the library. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - What is the Patron Advocacy Workgroup? 02:40 - What were the...
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Public Domain Day
Join our hosts as they talk about Public Domain Day, what it is about, and what materials have joined the public domain this year. Learn More about Public Domain and Copyright: Learn more about Public Domain Day and everything that entered the Public Domain on the Duke Law School website:...
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Branch Spotlight: West Jordan Library
Learn more about the West Jordan library with Vern Waters and Jennifer Flake. 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Reader's Advisory 05:41 - Vern Waters and Jennifer Flake 06:58 - When was West Jordan Library built? 08:17 - West Jordan staff 09:15 - Size of Collection 09:51 - Cool West Jordan Library Facts…
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Librarian Myths and Body Modifications
Join our hosts as they discuss various myths about librarians, including the fact that they are tattooed, pierced, and color their hair. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro/Reader's Advisory 04:06 - Librarian Stereotypes 21:48 - How Common is Body Modification for Library Employees? 24:29 - What Body...
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The Jail Library
Join us as we talk to Gentry and Jenn from the Salt Lake County Jail Library about the jail library, and what it is like working there. Book Recommendations from Vern: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela by Nelson Mandela The...
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Haunted Libraries
Join Mieke, Leonides, and Sarah as we talk about haunted libraries, and other ghost stories from around the state. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Reader's Advisory 02:50 - Staff Ghost Stories 08:31 - Other Library Ghost Stories 10:18 - Haunted Salt Lake City 23:36 - More Ghosts! 32:30 - Ghost...
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Bonus Episode - National Potato Month
Join our hosts as they talk about their love of potatoes in a bonus episode for National Potato Month.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us as we talk to Raquel Ruiz, a librarian at our Kearns branch, and Marcella and Mario from Mentas Activas, as we talk about Hispanic Heritage month and some of the contributions of the Hispanic community to our state and our country. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Reader's Advisory…
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The Viridian Event Center
Join us as we talk to Tayler Allen, the assistant manager of the Viridian Event Center, about the Viridian and the events that happen there. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Tayler Allen, Viridian Assistant Manager 01:46 - Viridian Event Center 05:03 - Why an Event Center? 07:46 - Planning and...
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Our Current Obsessions
Listen to our hosts discuss the books, TV shows, movies and hobbies they are currently obsessed with. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Books: Throne of Glass 01:21 - Books: Harriet Tubman Live in Concert 02:25 - Books: Thursday Murder Club 03:21 - TV: Pushing Daisies; The Good Place 04:04 - TV:...
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Music in the Library
Join us as we discuss music in the library with Tim Hinkle, Vern Waters, and Dave "Gruber" Allen. Reader's advisory mentions: Kid's Guide to Learning the Ukelele by Emily Arrow Kid's Ukulele Songbook by Emily Arrow Acoustic Songs - Strum Together Songbook Hoopla - Binge Pass - Fret Zealot…
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Collection and Resource Services
Join us as we talk to Stephanie Bertin and Christa Warren from our Collection and Resource Services department. Learn about how we order new materials, and the process they go through to be ready for you to check out. 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Collection and Resource Services 02:12 - CRS Teams 07:48…
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Databases!
Join us as we talk with Lyndi Buehler, our system database expert, to learn about the many databases the library has to offer. 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Home by Isabelle Simler 01:55 - Kareem Between by Shifa Saltagi Safadi 03:54 - Lyndi Buehler 04:50 - What is an Acquisitions Librarian? 05:32 - What...
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Building New Libraries
Ever wondered what goes into the process of building new library buildings? Join us as we talk to Jennifer Fay, Associate Director for Public Services, about the life of a library building and the process for building new libraries. 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Life Cycle of a Library Building 04:10 -...
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Romance Media Discussion
Join us for a fun discussion of the book "Soulless" by Gail Carriger, as well as our favorite romantic movies and songs! Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Soulless by Gail Carriger 11:02 - Romance Tropes 17:38 - Favorite Romance Books 26:00 - Favorite Romantic Movies 33:32 - The Decoy Bride…
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South Main Clinic
Learn about one of our more unusual library locations: the South Main Clinic Reading Room. Join us as we talk to Olivia Smock, who works at the South Main Clinic location, about the cool things going on there. 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - The South Main Clinic Reading Room 01:36 - Free Books and…
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Meet our New Library Director
Come learn more about our new library director, Joey McNamee. 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Past Library Directors 02:27 - Previous Library Experience 04:04 - Path to Becoming Director 07:38 - Necessary Experience 10:56 - A Typical Day? 13:55 - Favorite Part and Hardest Part 18:23 - Goals 22:46…
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Children's Literature Association of Utah
Come learn about the Children's Literature Association of Utah and the Beehive Book Awards with the president of CLAU, Virginia Pine. 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Children's Literature Association of Utah 01:56 - Beehive Books 02:53 - Beehive Selection Process 05:55 - School Library Participation 06:36…
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Halloween Media Discussion
Join us as we discuss the book "Camp Damascus" and some Halloween movies for spooky season. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:01 - Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle 0:06:25 - Homophobia, Bugs, and Mind Control 0:16:19 - Horror History: B-movies and Cult Classics 0:26:24 - Seasonal Favorites 0:27:50 - Jennifer's...
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Create Spaces
Join us as we talk to Mindy Hiatt, our Create Space guru, about the library's Create Spaces and all the fun things you can create in them. 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Providing Access to Technology 01:44 - Create Space Locations 02:12 - Reservations and Fees 03:16 - What does the Create Space Program...
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ToshoCON
We are joined by two very special teen guests, Lariah and RobbiLyn, to talk about all things ToshoCON - the County Library's teen anime convention that takes place each September. 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - What is Toshocon? 02:45 - History of Toshocon 05:02 - Toshocon Planning 07:58 - What's the...
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Health at the Library
Ever wondered about what resources the library offers that could improve your health? We talk to Lee Whiting, the Manager of the Kearns Branch, to learn all about health resources at the County Library. 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - What is Health Reference? 01:36 - What tools and services do we offer?...
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Queer Media Discussion
Join us as we talk about the book In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado, and the movies Everything, Everywhere, All at Once; Rocketman; Bohemian Rhapsody; and Love Lies Bleeding. Time stamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:51 - In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado 0:06:43 - What is the Dream...
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Library School
Have you ever wanted to know about what library school is like? Join us as we talk to our education manager, Emily Bullough, to find out. 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Read This: Dark Academia 05:04 - Emily Bullough 05:24 - What schooling does a librarian need? 06:47 - Undergrad Degrees 09:49 - Applying…
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What is the Utah Library Association?
Join us as we talk with Patrick Hoecherl, the current president of the Utah Library Association (ULA), about what ULA does and the upcoming ULA conference. 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - What is the Utah Library Association? 04:33 - Who are the members of ULA? 05:55 - ULA Presidency 09:01 - ULA…
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Seeds at the Library!
Join us as we talk to librarian Christopher Bray about the County Library's Seed Library program. 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - What is the Seed Library? 02:26 - What Inspired the Seed Library? 04:05 - Do They Come with Instructions? 05:21 - Returning Seeds to the Library 06:25 - Participating Branches...
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Meet Some Library Staff
It's not just librarians who work at a library. Join us as we talk to some customer service specialists and shelvers from the County Library. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:34 - Sierra Cowley 0:02:22 - How Did You Get Started with the Library? 0:03:41 - Surprise! We're Not all Librarians 0:06:09 - Always...
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Reader’s Choice
Join us as we talk to Heather Chynoweth about our Reader's Choice program. Get a behind the scenes peek at how books are chosen, and the work that makes the program run. 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - What is Reader's Choice? 02:37 - How are Reader's Choice books chosen? 05:12 - Is it Ever Hard to Find...
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Published Staff
Join us as we talk to some of our talented staff about their creative endeavors. AJ Irving books: Dance Like a Leaf The Wishing Flower The Bi Book - coming soon! Alesha Adamson books: The Dark King and the Eternal Dance The Wolf’s Golden Deception Blake Casselman books: Devil’s Triangle Weird...
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Native American Heritage Month
Learn more about the native tribes and Native Americans in Utah, and what you can do to help support them with our guest Jacob Crane. 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Tribes in the Salt Lake Area 01:34 - Community Advocacy 02:23 - How to Support Native American Community 03:34 - Recommended Organizations...
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Banned Books Week
Join us as we talk to Wanda Huffaker and Katie Wegner about Banned Books Week, book challenges, and what you should know about reconsideration requests. 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Read This! 06:17 - Katie Wegner and Wanda Huffaker 07:16 - Banned Books Week 08:09 - Banned vs. Challenged 09:23 - Why are...
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Summer Interns
Come hear about the experience of some of our Summer Interns: the highs, the lows and everything in between. 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Meet Our Teen Interns 02:00 - How Did You Find Out About the Intern Program? 04:22 - Why Did You Want to Work at the Library? 05:44 - Are You Interested in the…
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The Dog Days of Summer
Join us as we talk to Susan Hamada from Utah Pet Partners about reading to dogs, and our Read to a Dog Program. 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Read This 5:48 - Susan Hamada - Utah Pet Partners 6:59 - Read With Me 7:43 - Pet Therapy Training 8:41 - How Does Reading to a Dog Help? 9:38 - What About Different...
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Zines
Join us to learn all about Zines. What are they? Where can you find them? Do you want to make your own? Find out all about it here! 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - Read This 4:54 - What is a zine? 8:09 - What is some of the history of zines? 12:20 - Examples of zines 13:36 - What is the zine community like…
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Pride Month
Join us as we talk with our special guest, Kat Zimmerman, about Pride Month and all things pride related. 00:00 – Intro 00:25 – Read This with Cynthia Hinckley and Tami Austin Cynthia’s Reccomendations: For Young Kids: My Own Way: Celebrating Gender Freedom for Kids by Joana Estrela True You: A...
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Marketing at the Library
This month we’re talking to Jeff Buydos of our library marketing department about what they do and why they do it. We also had some bonus questions for Jeff, an avid mountain biker, about National Bike Month! 0:00-0:22: Intro 0:22-0:45: Intro to Jeff Buydos 0:45-4:52: The job of a library…
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Poetry Month
Celebrate National Poetry Month with us as we welcome local poets Wynter Storm and Rees Sweeten to talk about the magic of poetry! 0:00-0:28: Intro 0:28-6:45: Read This! 6:45-9:35: Introduction to our guests, Wynter Storm and Rees Sweeten 9:35-12:30: Why is poetry so important to people?...
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Women’s History Month
Summary: Celebrate Women's History Month with us as we speak with Ashley Finley about her work as a doula. Timestamps: 0:00-0:21 - Intro 0:21-9:40 - Read This! 9:40-10:15 - Welcome Ashley 10:15-13:33 - What do doulas do? 13:33-17:14 - How did you get into this line of work? 17:14-23:45 - What…
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Meet Curly Me
Summary: It’s Black History Month and we are so excited to sit down and speak with Alyssha Dairshow, executive director of CurlyMe, a nonprofit resource for families with children of color, specifically Black girls 5-14 years old. Books discussed in this episode: Piecing Me Together by Renee...
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New Year, New Hobby
Starting something new in 2023? Let the library help! From our Create Spaces to car repair, crocheting and beyond, listen in as we go over all the amazing things we have to offer! 0:00-0:30: Introduction 0:30-9:05: Our hobbies 9:05-12:26: How can people learn our hobbies with the library?...
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Year in Review
2022 is coming to a close, and our podcast team has some thoughts about it! Tune in to listen to our favorite things from the year, and what we’re looking forward to next year. 0:00-1:16: Introduction 1:16-11:43: Favorite shows & movies from 2022 11:43-16:48: Favorite books from 2022 16:48-22:07:...
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Random November Holidays
Join our hosts as they talk about some fun non-Thanksgiving holidays that happen in November. 00:00-00:49 Intro 00:49-03:35 National Pickle Day - November 14 03:35-05:37 Sweet Potato Awareness Month 05:37-07:30 National Author's Day - November 1 07:30-08:34 Election Day 08:34-10:11 Married to a...
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Halloween!
Join our hosts as we talk about all things Halloween! 0:00-1:35: Intro 1:35-7:47: Favorite Halloween Traditions 7:47-13:20: Favorite Costumes 13:20-20:50: Favorite scary movies 20:50-24:37: Do you believe in ghosts? 24:37-28:30: Upcoming Dia de los Muertos and Halloween library programs!...
About this show
Ever wondered what the B-side of library life is about? Well, here’s a hint… it’s not just books. Come join Mieke, Leonides, and Sarah from the Salt Lake County Library as they flip that record and discuss the less known sights and sounds of the library world. With special guest appearances dropping in to chat about music, writing, community, gaming, and yes, even books.
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Salt Lake County Library