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Information Specialist Lorraine See discusses what it's like to do reference work in a call center environment. This is the last episode of Have You Heard before a new direction/format.

This week is part 2 of our talk with Ms. Alicia Long of the libraries at State College of Florida. In addition to her academic library work, Alicia worked on Prime Time for the Manatee County Libraries, served nationally as a member of REFORMA, and, this past year, served on the selection committee of the Pura Belpré literature awards for ALA.

This week is part I of our talk with Ms. Alicia Long of the libraries at State College of Florida. In addition to her academic library work, Alicia worked on Prime Time for the Manatee County Libraries, served nationally as a member of REFORMA, and, this past year, served on the selection committee of the Pura Belpré literature awards for ALA.

This episode Arlen and Hal go guestless and discuss upcoming events. Arlen also treats us to a song on his ukulele. He invites listeners to add lyrics to this potential new intro song.

Arlen and Hal discuss the importance of the Ask A Librarian program.

Hal and Arlen ponder what peronsality comes to mind when we think of the library. In addition to the events of the day, the duo also discuss WSLR going solar.

Arlen and Hal chew the fat about freely available webinars through the library system: http://register.learnsurge.com/events/tags/sarasota/ Arlen also shares his favorite iPad app.

We finish up our lovely talk with Mary Brown at North Sarasota Library ("Getting to know you, getting to know all about you..."). And Hal appears to have fared less than well in a run-in with some vegetable matter. Maybe you can help us figure that one out.

This week features part II out of what will be III segments spent in a lovely discussion with Ms. Mary Brown, Manager at North Sarasota Library.

This week we begin our talk with Mary Brown at North Sarasota Library. It was a delightful talk with enough good meat on the bone that we'll have at least 2, and maybe even 3 weeks with "Ma Brown."

This week Arlen chats with local visual artist Christopher Juell. Mr. Juell helped bring Artists Alley to life at the recent Shoka Tanoshi Con at Gulf Gate Library. And he's the father of a teenaged son who volunteers at Gulf Gate, too.

This episode we take a break from our Band Bash coverage and interview Anna Locke, the 10 year old winner of the North Sarasota Library's Spelling Bee.

This episode we interview Tyler Thurkow from the band Pure Organic Trio. They are a 3 piece organ trio hailing from Venice and Englewood. They're a featured band at this year's Band Bash. You can check out there tunes here: https://soundcloud.com/pureorganic

In celebration of International Zine Month, today's guest is local multi-media artist and long running zinester Jen Sandwich. Ms. Sandwich is a featured tabler at this year's Tampa Zine Fest: www.facebook.com/TampaZineFest Ms. Sandwich's work can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/jensandwichart Not familiar with zines? Zines are essentially a self-produced magazine or "fanzine" that can be on any topic the author so chooses. Learn more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zine

Hal and Arlen talk music events happening in and around Sarasota County.

This episode's called "A Moveable Feast, Part 2" and this time we actually hear Mr. Valines speaking about his experience with the audiobook edition of Mr. Hemingway's unfinished memoir. Thanks, again, John (and a tip of the hat to Richard Hopkins at FST - mentioned by you as inspiration). We also touch on the upcoming speed dating event at Selby, and the Ukrainian Easter Egg event there, too. Check out this behind the scenes video of Arlen's conversation with John Valines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n26rctksTeA

This week we're calling this episode "A Moveable Feast," part 1. It's the 1st half of Arlen's discussion with professional sound designer John Valines, who's an avid audiobook reader. He's in town working on the opening of "Too Darn Hot" the Cole Porter revue at Florida Studio Theatre. Check out this behind the scenes video of Arlen's conversation with John Valines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n26rctksTeA

This episode Arlen and I (Hal) finish our interview with Cory Jones from the band 21 Days Remain. What does an alternative rock band have to do with libraries you might ask? 21 Days Remain will be performing at the upcoming Band Bash at the Selby Public Library in June. This week we find out what Cory's been reading and talk about 21 Days Remain's new demo entitled "Evolution." Check out their jams here: http://www.reverbnation.com/21daysremain Event info: http://bit.ly/1m22fy6

This episode Arlen and I (Hal) dip our toes into the world of music journalism as we interview Cory Jones from the band 21 Days Remain. What does an alternative rock band have to do with libraries you might ask? 21 Days Remain will be performing at the upcoming Band Bash at the Selby Public Library in June. In part 1 of our 2 part interview, we ask Cory about his band's origins and his vampiric sleeping habits. Check out their jams here: http://www.reverbnation.com/21daysremain Event info: http://bit.ly/1m22fy6

This week we're fortunate to have part I or our discussion with Ms. Marilyn Nykiforuk in which we touch on the nature of, and preparations for, Band Bash 2014. We also mention an upcoming author event at Selby and the Anime/Manga Club at Fruitville. Band Bash 3 @ the Selby Public Library, 6/14/2014 6PM to 11PM: Five of the area’s hottest young bands will be featured at Selby Public Library’s 3rd annual Band Bash, the library’s premier event for teens. The library will explode with electrifying guitars and pounding drums. Participants will hear rock, pop, hip-hop, jazz, heavy metal, alternative and modern folk. The line-up includes: SNAPM, Pure Organic Trio, the Savannah Brady Band, 21 Days Remain, and The Anderson Brothers. You will join thousands of teens, creating an electrifying atmosphere inside the library when the lights are dimmed. In between sets, DJ Joey D will play the latest dance music. Besides listening, dancing, and moshing, teens can enjoy free snacks provided by Bob Evans Farms, Jimmy John’s, Bob’s Boat House and Panera Bread. Other activities will include: Wii, Xbox and PS3 video games; having your picture taken; playing or purchasing records from the Sarasota Music Archives; and taking part in one of the many craft activities. Let’s break last year’s attendance record! Come to this memorable event and bring your friends. For more info: http://bit.ly/1m22fy6

We continue our conversation about Selby Library's upcoming Band Bash with Selby Library Assistant Branch Manager Marilyn Nykiforuk. Marilyn also shares reading recommendations. Band Bash 3 @ the Selby Public Library, 6/14/2014 6PM to 11PM: Five of the area’s hottest young bands will be featured at Selby Public Library’s 3rd annual Band Bash, the library’s premier event for teens. The library will explode with electrifying guitars and pounding drums. Participants will hear rock, pop, hip-hop, jazz, heavy metal, alternative and modern folk. The line-up includes: SNAPM, Pure Organic Trio, the Savannah Brady Band, 21 Days Remain, and The Anderson Brothers. You will join thousands of teens, creating an electrifying atmosphere inside the library when the lights are dimmed. In between sets, DJ Joey D will play the latest dance music. Besides listening, dancing, and moshing, teens can enjoy free snacks provided by Bob Evans Farms, Jimmy John’s, Bob’s Boat House and Panera Bread. Other activities will include: Wii, Xbox and PS3 video games; having your picture taken; playing or purchasing records from the Sarasota Music Archives; and taking part in one of the many craft activities. Let’s break last year’s attendance record! Come to this memorable event and bring your friends. For more info: http://bit.ly/1m22fy6

This episode Arlen Bensen flies solo. The topics of discusion are the Florida Book Awards and other upcoming events.

This episode we chew the fat about the new "legal" music download service offered by the libray: Freegal. We also discuss other topics of the day, including WSLR's upcoming membership drive. http://scgov.freegalmusic.com/homes/index

We're calling this week's show the "Gazuntheit" episode and we're greatful to Gulf Gate Teen and Reference Librarian Robert Vaura for joining us to talk about the upcoming Shoka Tanoshi Con there.

Library professional Jeffery Austin takes some time to share stories about the late folk singer/activist Pete Seeger.

Guest: Chris Angermann As current president of Florida Authors and Publishers Association, Chris is involved in supporting a lot of self-publishing authors, as well as working with them on eBooks and audio books. His New Chapter Publishers here in Sarasota recently worked with Mr. Nick Bollettieri on an autobiography that's been a hit at live, book-signing events. Part 3/3

Guest: Chris Angermann As current president of Florida Authors and Publishers Association, Chris is involved in supporting a lot of self-publishing authors, as well as working with them on eBooks and audio books. His New Chapter Publishers here in Sarasota recently worked with Mr. Nick Bollettieri on an autobiography that's been a hit at live, book-signing events. Part 2/3

Guest: Chris Angermann As current president of Florida Authors and Publishers Association, Chris is involved in supporting a lot of self-publishing authors, as well as working with them on eBooks and audio books. His New Chapter Publishers here in Sarasota recently worked with Mr. Nick Bollettieri on an autobiography that's been a hit at live, book-signing events. Part 1/3

Co-hosts, Arlen Bensen and Hal Harmon, share holiday traditons and book recommendations.

Arlen introduces new North Sarasota Reference Librarian, Ms. Amanda Morrison, to her Sarasota County neighbors.

This episode focuses on the September 10th Civil Rights commemoration at North Sarasota Library “50 Years, and then some…”

This episode features WSLR Goodwill Ambassador Mr. Francis Scheuer who's an avid reader and library patron, and who happened to recently be wading into a book about the subject of Dowsing.

This week's epsiode revolves around literary moments hinging on a specific piece of music.

In this episode we finish our "Real People Who Read" segment. We continue our conversation with Jennifer Holt about her relationship with Young Adult literature.

In this first of a 2 part episode, we introduce our "Real People Who Read" segment. We branch out beyond our library-related guests and ask average folks what they're reading. For this 2 part segment we speak with Jennifer Holt about her relationship with Young Adult literature.

Part 2 of our chat with TBLC Member Services Coordinator Jessica Riggins about the services the Tampa Bay Library Consortium provides, as well as her reading recommendations.

Part 1 of our chat with TBLC Member Services Coordinator Jessica Riggins about the services the Tampa Bay Library Consortium provides.

Part 2 of our chat with Susan Mason about the Government Documents Depository Library at Selby Public Library, as well as her reading recommendations.

This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. We continue our conversation with Ericka Dow (Adult Services Supervisor-Manatee County Library System)to discuss Manacon 2013. Manacon is the annual comic book/fantasy/sci-fi convention held evey year at the downtown Manatee County Library that she organizes.

This is 1 of a 2 part episode. Our guest, Ericka Dow (Adult Services Supervisor-Manatee County Library System), discusses: Manacon. Manacon is the annual comic book/fantasy/sci-fi convention held evey year at the downtown Manatee County Library that she organizes.

Arlen attends a meeting of the Suncoast Information Specialists and gets some end of summer reading recommendations. Suncoast Information Specialists (SIS) is a professional association of librarians and information specialists in the greater Tampa Bay area, dedicated to providing an open forum for the discussion of mutual concerns and the exchange of ideas in the realm of information management and dissemination. Info: http://www.suninfospec.org/

This episode, Co-host Hal Harmon relates a vacation anecdote about the local library system. Hal and Arlen also discuss the decision by the local paper to start charging for online content.

We continue our conversation with Teen Services Librarian, Nadia Ingram. She also gives some reading recommendations.

This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. We talk with Selby Library's Teen Services Librarian, Nadia Ingram. She discusses her journey to the profession.

Have You Heard? Co-hosts talk about what they're reading this summer.

Part 2 of a 2 part episode. We continue our conversation with Tampa Zine Fest organizers, Shae Krispinsky and Philip Bloom to discuss: the upcoming Tampa Zine Fest, how they discovered zines, and some zine recommendations.

Part 1 of a 2 part episode. Tampa Zine Fest organizers, Shae Krispinsky and Philip Bloom discuss: the upcoming Tampa Zine Fest, how they discovered zines, and some zine recommendations.

This week we have our first youth guests,Siddarth and Adithyia. Patrons of the North sarasota Library, they discuss: books, chess, and reading.

In the first half of this week's episode, we finally, FINALLY, complete our discussion with Robert Vaura, Teen Services Librarian at Gulf Gate Library. BUT the second half of the episode is devoted to sharing perceptions in hindsight from Arlen Bensen's trip to Denver as a delegate on Sarasota County's All-America City team a couple of weeks ago.

We continue talking with Robert Vaura from Gulf Gate Public Library about serving teens and his journey to teen librarianship.