Sounds from the Shelves

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 - Intro01:01 - Collection and Resource Services02:12 - CRS Teams07:48 - Selection Process09:31 - eMaterial Availability11:35 - From an Order to the Shelf16:52 - Physical vs Digital18:07 - Replacement Books20:06 - Floating Collections24:04 - Interlibrary Loans28:27 - Anything Else?30:04 - Potatoes!31:07 - Outro

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 - Intro00:22 - Home by Isabelle Simler01:55 - Kareem Between by Shifa Saltagi Safadi03:54 - Lyndi Buehler04:50 - What is an Acquisitions Librarian?05:32 - What is a Database?07:15 - How are Databases Chosen?09:08 - How Many Databases Do We Have?10:02 - Most Popular Databases11:56 - Why Should Patrons Use Our Databases?13:47 - How to Access Our Databases18:21 - Favorite Databases26:18 - Potatoes29:02 - Outro

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 - Intro01:25 - Life Cycle of a Library Building04:10 - Land Acquisition07:41 - Library Design11:21 - Design Considerations14:36 - Current Plans19:09 - Should We Have Done That Differently?24:30 - Energy Efficiency26:25 - Closing Down a Library29:19 - Staff During Closure30:44 - Opening a New Library35:25 - Dipping Opportunities38:08 - Outro

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 - Intro00:27 - Soulless by Gail Carriger11:02 - Romance Tropes17:38 - Favorite Romance Books26:00 - Favorite Romantic Movies33:32 - The Decoy Bride34:54 - Rye Lane35:59 - Now Voyager38:09 - Strictly Ballroom39:26 - Penelope41:35 - Palm Springs42:44 - Amour43:41 - Favorite Love Songs48:52 - Outro

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 - Intro00:39 - The South Main Clinic Reading Room01:36 - Free Books and Outreach02:31 - New and Repurposed Books in 45 Languages05:43 - A Typical Day06:47 - Favorite Memories11:17 - A Space for Everybody11:48 - Donations12:31 - All Potatoes are Perfect and Beautiful14:23 - Outro

Meet our New Library Director

Come learn more about our new library director, Joey McNamee.
00:00 - Intro00:37 - Past Library Directors02:27 - Previous Library Experience04:04 - Path to Becoming Director07:38 - Necessary Experience10:56 - A Typical Day?13:55 - Favorite Part and Hardest Part18:23 - Goals22:46 - Anything Else?23:50 - Potatoes!26:42 - Outro

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 - Intro00:52 - Children's Literature Association of Utah01:56 - Beehive Books02:53 - Beehive Selection Process05:55 - School Library Participation06:36 - How does the program work in the library?07:52 - Favorite Current Nominees10:59 - Kids Your Age Liked This Book13:45 - Potato Pants17:20 - Outro

Halloween Media Discussion

Join us as we discuss the book "Camp Damascus" and some Halloween movies for spooky season.
0:00:00 - Intro0:01:01 - Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle0:06:25 - Homophobia, Bugs, and Mind Control0:16:19 - Horror History: B-movies and Cult Classics0:26:24 - Seasonal Favorites0:27:50 - Jennifer's Body0:30:59 - I Saw the TV Glow0:33:50 - Lisa Frankenstein0:38:27 - Little Shop of Horrors0:43:27 - Train to Busan0:47:49 - Army of Darkness0:52:52 - Hitchcock: Birds and Psycho; and Argento: Suspiria0:58:05 - Oh, and The Mummy0:59:09 - Outro

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 - Intro00:53 - Providing Access to Technology01:44 - Create Space Locations02:12 - Reservations and Fees03:16 - What does the Create Space Program Manager do?05:34 - Create Space Library Assistants07:57 - Favorite Equipment08:49 - Unique Projects10:21 - Favorite Things We Have Made15:02 - Do It Yourself16:35 - Potatoes!18:32 - Outro

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 - Intro01:04 - What is Toshocon?02:45 - History of Toshocon05:02 - Toshocon Planning07:58 - What's the Hardest Part of Putting on the Event?09:46 - What is it Like to Attend Toshocon?12:11 - A Typical Toshocon Day14:08 - Favorite Parts18:19 - Favorite Anime/Manga25:11 - Favorite Cosplay28:34 - For Teens Who Aren't Sure About Attending31:01 - Potatoes!32:04 - Outro