Sounds from the Shelves

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.

  1. 21 mai

    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 Mary Russell Mysteries (Series) Laurie King (MY) F Weaver Peculiar Combination Ashley Weaver (MY) F Winspear Maisie Dobbs Jacqueline Winspear (RO) F Conwell More Than a Game (Series) Annah Conwell (RO) F Heyer Civil Contract Georgette Heyer (RO) F Heyer The Grand Sophy Georgette Heyer (RO) F Heyer These Old Shades Georgette Heyer (SF) F Andrews This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Ilona Andrews (SF) F Briggs Mercy Thompson (Series) Patricia Briggs (SF) F Butcher Dresden Files (Series) Jim Butcher (SF) F Card Ender's Game Orson Scott Card (SF) F Cline Ready Player One Ernest Cline (SF) F Corey Expanse (Series) James S.A. Corey (SF) F Hobb Fitz and the Fool Trilogy Robin Hobb (SF) F Weir Project Hail Mary Andy Weir 289 Callister America's Destiny Tad Callister 320.011 Paine Common Sense Thomas Paine 818.54 Hanff 84, Charing Cross Road Helene Hanff Bio Adams John Adams David McCullough Bio Pikus-Pace Focused: Staying on Track, One Choice at a Time Noelle Pikus-Pace Bio Washington Washington: A Life Ron Chernow F Adams Watership Down Richard Adams F Austen Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen F Bowen The Venice Sketchbook Rhys Bowen F Bowen The Paris Assignment Rhys Bowen F Dave The Last Thing He Told Me Laura Dave F Gabaldon Outlander (Series) Diana Gabaldon F Keyes Flowers for Algernon Daniel Keyes F McCarthy The Road Cormac McCarthy F McShane Burning Bright Melissa McShane F Towles A Gentleman in Moscow Amor Towles F Willig The Secret History of the Pink Carnation Lauren Willig JF Flanagan Ranger's Apprentice (Series) John Flanagan YF Noni Prison Healer Lynette Noni YF Tolkien Lord of the Rings (Series) JRR Tolkien YF Wrede Sorcery and Cecelia, or, The Enchanged Chocolate Pot Patricia Wrede   Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Daybreak Staff Book Recommendations 04:33 - When was Daybreak Built? 05:20 - Daybreak Staff Size 05:44 - Cool Daybreak Library Facts 08:35 - Repeating Programs 10:01 - Upcoming Programs 12:07 - Daybreak Create Space 14:34 - Favorite Things about Daybreak Library 15:53 - Special Memories 19:51 - Potatoes! 24:59 - Outro

    27 min

  2. 17 avr.

    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 - Current Programs [https://thecountylibrary.org/events/all-ability] 10:26 - Volunteers 11:32 - All Abilities Kits 18:30 - Upcoming Programs 20:46 - Creating Community Connections 22:24 - How to Help 25:37 - Potatoes! 30:12 - Outro

    31 min

  3. 14 mars

    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 biggest achievements of PAW last year? 10:14 - What is your focus for this year? 13:07 - How long has PAW been a workgroup? 14:06 - Has the library's strategic plan changed your plans? 16:26 - Potatoes! 20:07 - Anything else you want to mention? 21:38 - Outro

    23 min

  4. 20 févr.

    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: https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/publicdomainday/2026/ You can also read a brief history of copyright in the US from the US Copyright Office: https://www.copyright.gov/timeline/ Books on copyright and public domain: The copyright book : a practical guide by William S. Strong Intellectual property: a very short introduction by Siva Vaidhyanathan The public domain : find and use free content for your website, book, app, music, video, art, and more by Stephen Fishman Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:47 - Copyright 05:16 - Orphaned Works 07:16 - Licensing Protected Works 09:53 - Works in the Public Domain 12:22 - Literature Entering the Public Domain 13:22 - Film Entering the Public Domain 14:11 - Music Compositions Entering the Public Domain 15:25 - Music Recordings Entering the Public Domain 16:18 - Art Entering the Public Domain 17:59 - Copyright vs. Trademark 20:05 - Utilization of the Public Domain 24:21 - Aspirational Potatoes 27:55 - Outro

    29 min

  5. 17 janv.

    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 15:40 - Regular Programming 19:26 - Upcoming Events 20:23 - 3D Printing (and Reader's Choice) 23:09 - Favorite Things About West Jordan Library 26:06 - Anything Else (Come See Us) 27:40 - Potatoes! 29:15 - Outro   Full list of Reader's Advisory books: History of West Jordan by Bernarr Furse       The only item I could find about the city and its history. Salt a World History by Mark Kurlansky.       The way salt shaped civilization from the beginning. Wars have been fought over it, the taxes on salt secured empires across the world, and also inspired revolution. Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond.       Why and how did Eurasians conquer, decimate or displace the people of the Americas, Africa and Australia. Instead of the reverse. Telling the story of human history and the environmental factors responsible for of all the worlds people. The hobbit and the Fellowship of the rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien.       Hobbits of course! Adventure, Wizards and magical rings. People that like potatoes! Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White.       Because it is helpful, it once helped me get a job, and it has the humor of E.B. White I Still Dream about You by Fannie Flagg       The absurdity and dark humor. Should I Share My Ice Cream by Mo Willems       Because learning to share is super hard and Mo Willems shows that in a funny and amazing way. Skulls : an exploration of Alan Dudley's curious collection by Simon Winchester.       Because it is full of amazing pictures of animal skulls. Tells the rich and fascinating story of skulls, both human and animal, from every perspective imaginable: historical, biographical, cultural, and iconographic. Presenting details about the parts of the skull (including the cranium, the mandible, the shape and positioning of the eye sockets, and species-specific features like horns, teeth, beaks and bills), information about the science and pseudoscience of skulls, and a look at skulls in religion, art and popular culture, his stories and information are riveting and enlightening. Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery       I just love how Anne Shirley is written! She's such a quirky girl, who definitely had ADHD (which is so relatable to me). The Raven Cycle series by Maggie Stiefvater.       The author has such a unique style of storytelling. The blend of magical realism and character development is superb! It was the series that got me through the pandemic. Song of the Sparrow by Lisa Ann Sandell.       This book is written in ballad form and is just so good! Weyward by Emilia Hart.       Female resilience against abuse, it was one of those books that is rage-inducing but a deliciously cathartic ending. Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkein       Because of its epic story that I've loved since I was a kid, Les Miserables by Victor Hugo       Les Mis in particular is a favorite as it was a favorite of my grandfather that passed away when my mother was little. The first time I read it, it was his copy that he took notes in and I have loved it ever since. A Witch's Guide to Burning by Aminder Dhaliwal       Because it has beautiful and unique art.

    31 min

  6. 17/12/2025

    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 Modifications do Our Staff Have? 25:54 - Reasons for Body Modification 34:40 - How do Patrons and Other Staff React? 40:49 - How have perceptions of Library Staff appearance changed? 45:55 - Potatoes (and Soup!) 49:00 - Outro

    51 min

  7. 14/11/2025

    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 Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton Blood in the Water by Heather Ann Thompson  In the Belly of the Beast by Jack Henry Abbott Solitary by Albert Woodfox  Prison Writings: My Life Is My Sun Dance by Leonard Peltier Monster : the autobiography of an L.A. gang member by Sanyika Shakur, aka Monster Kody Scott. The autobiography of Malcolm X  with the assistance of Alex Haley ; introduction by M.S. Handler ; epilogue by Alex Haley ; afterword by Ossie Davis  Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts    Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Reader's Advisory 03:37 - Gentry Densley and Jenn McKague 04:23 - What is the Jail Library? 05:06 - Does it Look Like a Library? 06:28 - Where is the Jail Library? 09:22 - How long have we had a Jail Library? 12:39 - How many staff work at the Jail Library? 13:22 - What is in the Jail Library collection? 16:17 - Jail Library programming 18:03 - How do inmates check materials out? 23:07 - What is it like to work at the Jail Library? 27:55 - A Typical Jail Library Work Day 29:32 - Favorite Memories and Stories 32:07 - What do you wish the public knew about the Jail Library? 36:04 - Anything Else? 38:41 - Potatoes! 41:13 - Outro

    43 min

  8. 20/10/2025

    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 Programming 33:07 - Outro

    35 min
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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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  • Création
    Salt Lake County Library
  • Années d’activité
    2022 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    52
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    Tous publics
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