Listeners' Advisory: The San Diego Public Library Podcast

In this bonus episode, Bob hangs out with library workers Carrie Sanabria, Jeremy Davies, and Craig Wimberly, members of the San Diego Public Library's LGBTQIA+ Committee. They discuss various aspects of the committee's work, including SDPL's annual Pride Card Contest, outreach at the Pride festival, and their year-round advocacy efforts. Pride 2024 @SDPLLGBTQIA+ Library ServicesLibrary Pride Card CollectionSD Pride FestivalCommunity Grand Marshall This podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this season finale, Bob catches up with Sciences Manager, Michelle Ruiz, and Mission Valley Branch Manager, Karen Reilly about library services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Bob also speaks with Aaron Basila and Gedalyahu Ben-Shimeon from the National Alliance on Mental Illness about NAMI's partnership with the Central Library. Mental Health Services at the Central Library Social Worker Intern ProgramNational Alliance for Mental IllnessConnection 2 Community ClubhouseThis podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this episode, Bob hangs with Listeners' Advisory cohost and Library Shop Manager, Scott Ehrig-Burgess for a second installment of the pop-culture recommendation segment, Queue Time. Recommendations range from non-fiction reads, to crime shows, to marathon interview podcasts on the limits of LLMs. Scott's recsWelcome the Wretched: In Defense of the "Criminal Alien" - César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández 2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything Changed - Eric KlinenbergThe Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet - David Mitchell Shogun (Scott does NOT recommend)Lex Fridman - Lex Fridman Podcast"Yann Lecun: Meta AI, Open Source, Limits of LLMs, AGI & the Future of AI"Bob's RecsSupercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection - Charles DuhiggThe Gentlemen - Guy RitchieDisgraceland with Jake Brennan Library ShopLibrary Foundation SD EventsPrestige TVLarge Language ModelsDewey Decimal This podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this episode, Bob hangs out with staff from READ/San Diego, the city's premier literacy service. He chats with Program Administrator Nicole Settle about the program's mission and history, as well as with Coordinators Stephanie Contreras and Tim Donolon about READ's two prongs of service: Adult & Family Literacy. They also discuss the recent 35th Annual Recognition Dinner, which honors program participants, volunteer tutors, READ staff, and other advocates for literacy. READ/San Diego Virtual ServicesCalifornia Library Literacy ServicesThis podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this third and final installment of our romance series, Jessica catches up with three librarians and romance enthusiasts to hear about how they got started with the genre, recommended authors and titles, and where newbies can get started. Authors Mentioned: Victoria Holt Julia Quinn Tessa Dare Jayci Lee Leah Brunner Sabrina Jeffries Kate Bateman Kate O'Keeffe  Lucy Score Virginia Heath Johanna Lindsey Jayne Ann Krentz  Amanda QuickJayne Castle Olivia T. Turner K.C. Hart Books Mentioned: Tears of Gold by Laurie McBain Bromance Book Club series by Lyssa Kay Adams Real Men Knit series by Kwana (K. M.) Jackson The Long Game by Elena Armas The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn Never Fall for Your Fiancée by Virgina Heath Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree Christmas Pie by Emma Craig Hidden Legacy series by Ilona Andrews Psy/Changeling series by Nalini SinghThis podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this episode, Scott presents his third and final report on the now City Council approved Library Master Plan. Scott gives us a sneak peak into the library's efforts to collect feedback from the community in the form of listening sessions as well as presentation highlights from the consulting firm, Group 4, that was hired to put the plan together. This is the library geekiness we're here for!The Library Master PlanCarson Block ConsultingGroup 4 Architecture, Research + Planning The Mind Orchestra “Awen” © 2020. This podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this episode, Bob hangs with Deputy Director of Customer Experience and Listeners' Advisory Executive Producer, Jennifer Jenkins, for a new segment titled Queue Time. Queue Time participants discuss what they're currently reading, listening to, and watching so listeners can enjoy popular culture recommendations beyond the collections of the San Diego Public Library. Taylor SwiftTime Magazine - Person of the YearLover  - "Cruel Summer" with Jack AntonoffReputationTaylor Swift: The Eras TourDJ Screw: A Life in Slow Revolution - Lance Scott WalkerLittle Brother The ListeningThe Minstrel ShowMay the Lord Watch: The Little Brother StoryTrue Detective: Night CountryJodi FosterKali ReisThis podcast uses a sound from freesound: “record scratch” by Luffy. This podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this episode, Romance Librarian, Jessica Buck hangs with podcast host and romance author, Kelly Reynolds and podcaster, Bookstagram Bree. They discuss common tropes of the genre, spice levels, content warnings, terms, and more. *Warning, this episode contains language that is sexually explicit in nature.*Kelly Reynolds - Boobies and NewbiesBookstagram Bree - Categorically Romance Authors Mentioned:Katee RobertDebbie MacomberLori FosterBeverly JenkinsKatherine GarberaTalia HibbertBooks Mentioned:Dashing Through the Snow: A Christmas Novel by Debbie MacomberMuscles & Monsters Book by Ashley Bennett (via LINK+)The Dragon's Bride by Katee RobertSweet Berries by C.M. Nascosta (via LINK+)A Court of Thorns and Roses series (ACOTAR) By Sarah J. MaasI'm in Love with Mothman by Paige LavoieThe Dragon's Bride by Katee RobertA Ring to Claim Her Crown by Amanda Cinelli (via LINK+)The Image Project series by Katherine GarberaDestiny's Captive by Beverly JenkinsTake a Hint Dani Brown by Talia HibbertXeni by Rebekah Weatherspoon (via LINK +)Falling for My Enemy (Dirty Martini Running Club Series #2) by Claire KingsleyMentions and terms:Too Stupid To Live (@tstlpodcast) hosted by Becky Feldman.DNF: Did Not Finish.Shifter romance: novels set in a world where shifters, or people who can change into different animals, exist.Harlequin Presents: flagship category romance of the Harlequin imprint.Spice: sexual content, also known as steam or smut. The spicier/steamier the book, the more explicit the sexual content is.Closed Door: when a sex scene develops between characters, that part of the romance does not occur on page in the book.Trigger/Content Warnings: highlight content which might trigger an adverse reaction (physical or This podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this episode, cohost Scott presents his extended interview with Red Team Blues author and journalist, Cory Doctorow. They discuss a wide range of topics that include Artificial Intelligence, differentiating fables and predictions, issues of intellectual property, and absurdist potentials for technology-driven dystopias. Cory Doctorow's Craphound.comRed Team BluesLittle Brother Fortunately, the Milk - Neil GaimanBlood in the Machine: The Origins of the Rebellion Against Big Tech - Brian MerchantStefano Quintarelli - SALAMIChat GPT - OpenAIElectronic Frontier Foundation De La Soul - “De La Soul is Back. It's a Bittersweet Victory”Sid Vicious - “My Way” Taylor Swift - “Why is Taylor Swift Rerecording Her Old Albums” This podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this episode, Youth Services Librarian Jessica Buck chats with historian Steve Ammidown and Becca Title, owner of Meet Cute Book Shop, about the history of the romance genre. They share their personal connections to the genre, discuss its roots, and aspects of its continuing evolution.  Jessica Buck - College-Rolando Branch LibrarySteve Ammidown - RomanceHistory.com Becca Title - Meet Cute Book Shop Authors Mentioned: Jane Austen Beverly Jenkins Meg Cabot Books MentionedIvanhoe by Sir Walter ScottThe Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss Sweet Starfire by Jayne Ann Krentz Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade Consort of Fire: Bound to Fire & Steel, Book One by Kit Rocha People and terms:Vivian Stephens Romantasy (Romance and Fantasy)RomCom (Romance and Comedy)Sapphic (female/female or lesbian)This podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this episode, Bob speaks with Mission Valley Branch Library Manager, Karen Reilly and Youth Services Librarian, Marika Jeffrey about the branch's new Homeschool Resource Center. They discuss identifying the community need for the center, the homeschool community that relies on the space, and all else the Center has to offer. Mission Valley Branch Library Homeschool Resource CenterMission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch LibrarySlow Down Swap Party with I Love a Clean San DiegoThis podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this episode, Bob speaks with Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism Professor and former host/producer of the NPR podcast, Codeswitch, Shereen Marisol Meraji. They discuss race and culture reporting, growing up in the Bay Area, and a subject near and dear to both Shereen and Bob, hip hop music. "Can't Truss It" - Public Enemy"Humpty Dance" - Digital Underground"Fat Cats, Bigga Fish" - The Coup NPR - Code SwitchMorning Edition - The Many Sounds of 1993 Bay Area RapNieman Fellowship - Harvard UniversityBerkeley Graduate School of Journalism - Audio JournalismShereen's Audiobook Recommendations: This Body I Wore: A Memoir - Diana GoetschHis Name is George Floyd: One Man's Life in the Struggle for Racial Justice - Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm - Dan CharnasThis podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this Season 3 premier, Bob speaks with Supervising Librarian, Monnee Tong about the 10 year celebration of the Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common. They discuss Monnee's history with SDPL, some of the enduring features of the new building, and what we can expect from Central's future. Bob also catches up with Listener's Advisory cohost, Scott about the celebration and what you can do if you're thinking of a belated birthday gift. Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs CommonFloor-by-Floor DirectoryIDEA LabHervey Family Rare Books RoomArt GalleryLocal Author ShowcaseCentral Library Concert SeriesSwing Dance Under the DomeGlobe for AllPlan a VisitThis podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this bonus episode, Bob conducts several lightning round interviews with his colleagues about their favorite banned books and why they matter. Bob also makes a couple announcements regarding a new service and the upcoming third season of Listeners' Advisory!I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Maya AngelouAnd Tango Makes Three - Peter Parnell and Justin RichardsonWhat My Mother Doesn't Know - Sonya SonesSlaughterhouse-Five, Or, The Children's Crusade: A Duty-Dance With Death - Kurt VonnegutWe - Yevgeny ZamyatinCatch-22 - Joseph HellerSan Diego Public Library - Books Unbanned Seattle Public Library - Books UnbannedBrooklyn Public Library - Books Unbanned This podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this Season 3 bonus episode, Bob hangs with Listeners' Advisory Executive Producer, Jennifer Jenkins and podcast cohost, Scott to discuss their favorite podcasts. Scott also speaks with science fiction writer, Cory Doctorow, about his new novel, Red Team Blues. Ghost Herd by Anna KingBorrowed by Brooklyn Public Library(Sort of) the Story with Janey and Max Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's by Connie WalkerThe Compound and Friends with Josh ‘Downtown' Brown and Michael Batnick (on YouTube) All In Podcast with Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks & David Friedberg Cory Doctorow - Red Team BluesLittle BrotherOther titles at SDPLMysterious Galaxy - Event Cory Doctorow Discussing RED TEAM BLUESSDPL restores Sunday hoursThis podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In our season two finale episode, Skyline Hills Branch Manager Azalea Ebbay and Chula Vista Public Librarian Lydia Bringerud interview Library Assistant II, children's author, and paranormal investigator Tim Mountain. They learn about how paranormal investigations are conducted and discuss the connections between haunting and trauma in library work.Pacific Paranormal InvestigatorsBook Recommendations by Tim MountainHaunted San Diego by Gail White The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan Anything by Rosemary GuileyNational Alliance on Mental IllnessMental Health Services @SDPLThis podcast is supported by the Library Foundation SD.

In this episode, Scott introduces listeners to the Library Foundation SD, the non profit advocacy organization that supports the San Diego Public Library through various programs and fundraising efforts. Scott interviews Library Foundation SD staff, current and former board members, as well as SDPL staff to discuss the Foundation's impacts, history, and challenges. The Library Foundation SDLibrary ShopLGBTQIA+ Library ServicesMy First Library CardCareer Online High SchoolSD Access 4 All 6th Annual Matchbook Story ContestLogan Heights Library IDEA LabLibrary NExTFriends of the San Diego Public Library

In this episode, Bob meets San Diego City Clerk Liz Maland, Archives Program Manager Sam Ely, and Archives Supervisor Anne Miggins. They discuss the history of the City Archives, the Digital Archives, and the 4th Annual Archives Month series of events. Bob also visits the Archives in person and learns about preservation measures and sees some really cool (like, really really cool) artifacts and historical documents. Office of the City ClerkArchivesDigital Archives4th Annual Archives Month (use this link to sign up for tours and lectures) 

SEASON ONE REBROADCAST: In this episode, Bob speaks with Director of the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom, Deborah Caldwell-Stone and SDPL Supervising Librarian of Technical Services, Robyn Gage-Norquist about intellectual freedom, censorship, and the ethics of librarianship. Banned Books WeekDeborah Caldwell-StoneLibrary Bill of RightsFreedom to Read StatementFreedom to View Statement SDPL's Collection Development Policy

In this episode, Bob sits down with young adult fantasy author, Lizz Huerta. They discuss her new book, The Lost Dreamer, her working-class roots and beginnings as a writer, as well as San Diego's literary scene. The Books for Good Trouble podcast will be sharing the feed of the Listeners' Advisory podcast for approximately 5 episodes. This podcast series features provocative literature and connected stories of individuals, authors, and activists alike. Find related Books for Good Trouble events here.Lizz Huerta - The Lost DreamerCharles C. Mann - 1491Music DJ Pnutz - Hotter than Hades

In this episode, co-host Scott Ehrig Burgess speaks with SDPL's Collection Development team, Angie Stava, Heidi Wigler, and Zeina Guoin. They discuss expanding material offerings, keeping up with industry trends, and the mechanics of collection development and management. Scott's Pretentious Book List: Hamnet - Maggie O'FarrelDrive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead - Olga TokarczukEntangled Life - Merlin SheldrakeBaron Wenckheim's Homecoming - László KrasznahorkaiStrange Beasts of China - Yan GeStalking the Atomic City - Markiyan KamyshAt the Edge of the Woods - Masatsugu OnoGuyana Quartet - Wilson Harris Library LendingLibrary Collection Development PolicyLibrary Catalog

In this episode, Bob sits down with acclaimed poet, Azure Antoinette. They discuss Azure's early poetry inspirations, her recent experiences during the pandemic-induced lockdown of 2020, living with Multiple Sclerosis, and NOIR: An Experience in 20/20. The Books for Good Trouble podcast will be sharing the feed of the Listeners' Advisory podcast for approximately 5 episodes. This podcast series features provocative literature and connected stories of individuals, authors, and activists alike. Find related Books for Good Trouble events here. WHYLD: A Write of Passage - Azure Antoinette NOIR: An Experience in 20/20Maya Angelou - On the Pulse of MorningMaya Angelou - Phenomenal WomanMarty McConnell - Instructions for a BodyMusicDJ Pnutz - I'm a Woman

In this episode, Bob sits down with Soulkiss Theater's Miki Vale and Librarian, Jeremy Davies to discuss their 10-week Workshop Series and Community Voices Final Performance happening on July 12th at 6:00p.m. in Central's 9th floor Shiley Special Events Suite. Bob also talks shop with Rakale Hannah and Rudi Fate, two participants in the Workshop Series who'll be presenting their work in the Community Voices Final Performance. Rakale and Rudi touch on their process and how the structured environment of the Workshop Series encourages accountability.  Soulkiss Theater Community Voices Final Performance  Miki ValeLive @the AC LoungeThe Good The Bad & The Lovely EPGrains of Sand Music Video

In this episode, Bob speaks with Library Assistant III, Craig Wimberly (they/them) about their journey as a gender non-conforming individual and how it relates to ALOK's (they/them) Beyond the Gender Binary. Craig speaks about their beginnings, coming to San Diego and joining SDPL, as well as finding their voice as an LGBTQIA+ advocate. The Books for Good Trouble podcast will be sharing the feed of the Listeners' Advisory podcast for approximately 5 episodes. This podcast series features provocative literature and connected stories of individuals, authors, and activists alike. Find related Books for Good Trouble events here. ALOK - Beyond the Gender BinaryHuff Post's Culture Shifters of 21 list Femme In Public NBC's Pride 50Out Magazine's Out Top 100ResourcesSD PrideThe San Diego LGBT Community CenterThe Lambda Archive The Human Rights CampaignGLAD GLSENPFLAGMusicPlanet B - Bad Girls

Emily Drabinski and Trevor continue their conversation on American libraries and their larger cross-currents in history and politics. In this segment, Emily expands the possibility of class analysis and materialism when it comes to library work and how consensus and solidarity can strengthen communities. The conversation then pivots to other challenges such as climate change and censorship, brainstorming ways people can get involved themselves in their neighborhoods.  American Library AssociationPresident's PageEmily DrabinskiMina Rees Library, Graduate Center, City University of New YorkPlatformNeoliberalism

In this episode, Trevor sits down with American Library Association President Elect, Emily Drabinski. Emily is is the Interim Chief Librarian at the Mina Rees Library at the Graduate Center, City University of New York.  She ran on a platform described as being for “collective power, public good”, advocating for where library workers and library patrons' interests meet. Drabinski's project is to advocate for libraries, but in doing so wants to change how we talk about libraries and how they're run—drawing on the vocabulary of social justice and intersectionality, but highlighting real Marxist, materialist concerns over empty virtue signaling. American Library AssociationPresident's PageEmily DrabinskiMina Rees Library, Graduate Center, City University of New YorkPlatformNeoliberalism

In this episode, Bob sits down with Central Library's Emerging Technologies Librarian, Gigi Terzian and Legler-Benbough Teen IDEA Lab Manager, Francesca de Vera to discuss their respective IDEA Labs, reopening efforts, and the ins and outs of hands-on spaces during the pandemic. SDPL's IDEA LabsCentral IDEA LabLegler-Benbough Teen IDEA Lab

In part two of our Valeria Luiselli feature, Bob interviews SDPL Supervising Librarian of Youth and Family Services, Adi Huertas about her work bringing literacy tools and library-related services to unaccompanied migrant children since 2014. The Books for Good Trouble podcast will be sharing the feed of the Listeners' Advisory podcast for approximately 5 episodes. This podcast series features provocative literature and connected stories of individuals, authors, and activists alike. Find related Books for Good Trouble events here.Valeria LuiselliThe Lost Children Archive Tell Me How It Ends Resources: Detention ResistanceFree Them All SDREFORMA Children in Crisis ProjectAFT Immigrant Support CommitteePueblo Sin FronterasAmerican Friends Service CommitteeUnion del BarrioHaitian Bridge AllianceAl Otro LadoACLUEspacio MigranteArmadillos - Ni Un Migrante MenosMusicSonida de la Frontera - Prisionero Yo No Soy

In this episode, College-Roland Branch Library Manager, Trevor Jones sits down with Úna Smyth, Award Administrator of the prestigious Dublin Award. They discuss the award's history, how it serves the literary community, and the role international public librarians play in selecting winners.  The Dublin Award - Úna Smyth, Award AdministratorThe Short ListPrevious Winners  Participating Libraries

In this first episode of the offshoot series Books for Good Trouble, we'll hear from Rosiangela Escamilla and América Martínez, two San Diego Community College professors whose stories connect with the award-winning literature of Valeria Luiselli.  This episode is part one of two. The Books for Good Trouble podcast will be sharing the feed of the Listeners' Advisory podcast for approximately 5 episodes. This podcast series features provocative literature and connected stories of individuals, authors, and activists alike. Find related Books for Good Trouble events here. Valeria LuiselliThe Lost Children Archive Tell Me How It Ends Rosiangela EscamillaAmérica MartínezWorks and Authors Mentioned: Borderlands - Gloria AnzaldúaPanther Baby - Jamal JosephLakota Woman - Mary Brave BirdThe Autobiography of Malcolm X - Malcolm X and Alex Haley Home - Warsan ShireMariame KabaAudre LordeMusicSonida de la Frontera - Cumbia de la Frontera 

Welcome to Season Two! In this episode Bob talks with Jeffrey Davis, Branch Manager of the Linda Vista Branch Library about the many benefits of SDPL's new ticketed pass program, Discover & Go. Also, Bob hangs with Deputy Director, Jennifer Jenkins and Library Assistant III, Cora Womble-Miesner to discuss their favorite podcasts of 2022 so far.  Discover & GoJeffrey Davis - The Collection All Around: Sharing Our Cities, Towns, and Natural Places Our Favorite PodcastsHawk Vs. Wolf with Tony Hawk and Jason Ellis The Parker Edison Project with Parker Edison and produced by Kurt KohnenThe Paris Review Unf*ck Your Brain with Kara Lowentheil Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway

In this bonus episode, Bob hangs with new Listeners' Advisory collaborators Trevor Jones and Cora Womble-Miesner. They discuss Trevor and Cora's upcoming in-person event, Great Books You May Have Missed! as well as provide some excellent book recommendations. Great Books You May Have Missed! Saturday, March 19th 11:00 a.m. College Rolando Branch Library6600 Montezuma Road. San Diego, CA 92115Books Mentioned and RecommendedMy War Gone By, I Miss It So by Antony Loyd The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko OgawaCivilizations by Laurent BinetDeath In Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh

In our season finale, Bob chats with author Joanne Oppenheim, historian Susan Hasegawa, and Library Director Misty Jones about former City Librarian Clara Breed and her legacy of rebellion. Also, Scott provides an update on the 2nd phase of the Library Master Plan and its emerging framework. The Rebellious Miss BreedJoanne Oppenheim - Dear Miss BreedSusan Hasegawa - Call to Serve: Clara E. Breed and the Japanese American IncarcerationMisty JonesThe Library Master PlanCarson Block ConsultingGroup 4 Architecture, Research + Planning*Please Take Our Survey*With the completion of our first season, we're eager to hear from you! We want to know what worked, what didn't work, and how we can make the next season of Listeners' Advisory even better. The survey should only take a few minutes and we greatly appreciate your time. Thanks,BobMusic notes - The Mind Orchestra “Owen” © 2020. 

In this episode, Bob chats with musicians Pete Miesner and Luke Henshaw about their original music contributions to Listeners' Advisory. Bob and Pete discuss the creation of the podcast's theme song, Rollin' On as well as Pete's early interests in playing guitar. Bob talks with Luke about his involvement in the breakbeat/turntablist scene along with his unorthodox listening habits and sources of inspiration. Pete MiesnerZzymzzy QuartetCholoe Lou and the LiddelsThe Crawdaddy's Luke HenshawPlanet BSonida de la FronteraA Fat Package of Chiropractic ProceduresTenshun

In this episode, Bob chats with SDPL's zine collection curator, Ernesto Vasquez about the 5 Ws (who, what, where, when, and why) of this eclectic, ephemeral collection. Also, Bob hangs with Gina, the long-time organizer of the San Diego Zinefest. They discuss the fest's origins, how it pivoted during shutdown, and what we can expect from this year's 10 day event. SDPL Zine CollectionTo donate by mail, please send to: ATTN: Ernesto VasquezSan Diego Central Library330 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101San Diego ZinefestGrrrl Zines-A-Go-GoAdam GnadeEl Chikle 

In this episode, Bob speaks with Director of the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom, Deborah Caldwell-Stone and SDPL Supervising Librarian of Technical Services, Robyn Gage-Norquist about intellectual freedom, censorship, and the ethics of librarianship. Also, Bob and Scott hang with Listeners' Advisory Executive Producer and Supervising Librarian, Jennifer Jenkins. They discuss their favorite banned books and trolling book censors. Banned Books WeekDeborah Caldwell-StoneLibrary Bill of RightsFreedom to Read StatementFreedom to View StatementSDPL's Collection Development PolicyBanned Books Week at SDPLJohn Steinbeck - Of Mice and MenTim O'Brien - The Things They CarriedKatherine Paterson - The Bridge to Terabithia Raina Telgemeier - DramaAnna Sewell - Black Beauty The Library Shop

In this episode, Bob sits down with Michael Klam and Dr. Anthony Blacksher, co-creators of Conversations with Poets, a new 8 part poetry series made in partnership with the City of San Diego's Commissions for Arts & Culture. They discuss their beginnings in poetry, San Diego's new poet laureate, and what to expect from Conversations with Poets. Also, Scott catches up with poets Jim Hurley and Robert Hass to discuss the arrival of the new Robert Frost Society collection at SDPL. Conversations with Poets Michael KlamDr. Anthony BlacksherCommission for Arts & Culture Ron SalsburyPoetry of Resilience Robert Frost SocietyMarilyn and Gene Marx Special Collections CenterSupport the RFSJim HurleyRobert Bernard Hass 

In this episode, Scott chats with SDPL librarians Vanessa Gempis, Marika Jeffery, Christina Wainwright, and Trevor Jones about their panel moderation duties at this year's Festival of Books. They discuss the nuts and bolts of moderating a good panel and the question of when criticism of guest authors is appropriate.  The San Diego Union Tribune's Festival of BooksFOB Author Bios  Jerry CraftMinh LêJennifer L. HolmMatthew HolmJasmine GuilloryAlisha RaiCaitlin RotherMatt Coyle

In this episode, Bob meets up with local creative Parker Edison, host of the KPBS podcast The Parker Edison Project. They talk Hip Hop and emceeing, Parker's creative inspirations, and his various artistic endeavors. Also, Bob hangs with librarian II, Dustin Vogel to discuss his web series, Speed Date with a Record, as well as their favorite golden era Hip Hop and other music recommendations. The Parker Edison ProjectThe Parker Meridien - The Bully PulpitParker and Evolve One - The PE EPThe Elephants in the Room - E Motion PicturesReclaim The Community - The RTC MixtapeRun Ric! (film short)Speed Date with a RecordBad Brains - Bad Brains Slayer - Seasons in the AbyssEric B. and Rakim - Paid in Full Nas - IllmaticEPMD - Strictly Business 

In this episode, Bob hangs out with Curtis Williams, SDPL's Technology Resources Manager and Sam Cerrato, the Circulation Supervisor at the Central Library. They discuss the new city-wide initiative, SD Access for All and the City of San Diego's efforts to address digital equity by getting the community connected via computer labs, devices, and various Wi-Fi hotspots. SD Access for AllInternet Services @SDPL Outdoor Computer LabsMobile Hotspot User GuideInternet Access Services @SDPL Wireless Computing @SDPL  

In this episode, Scott speaks with LGBTQIA+ Services Committee members Erin Wilson and Francesca de Vera about the dilemma of rainbow labels on library books and how "othering" can be an unintended consequence, despite good intentions. Also, Bob hangs with San Carlos Branch Manager, Dave Ege to talk comics and graphic novel recommendations as well as the GOAT, Alan Moore. LGBTQIA+ Services @SDPLLord of the Rings Life Lessons with Dave EgeAstro City: Life in the Big City by Kurt BusiekTop Ten: Book 1 by Alan MooreSuperman: Tales of the Bizarro World by Jerry Seigel Watchmen by Alan MooreThrough the Woods by Emily Carroll

In this episode, host Bob speaks with some of the folks involved in bringing the newly acquired Joseph Murphy Baseball Autograph Collection to the San Diego Public Library's Sullivan Family Baseball Research Center. Interviews include Steve Murphy, son of Joseph; Tom Larwin, President of Society for American Baseball Research Ted Williams' Chapter; and Pete Miesner, Manager of the Sullivan Family Baseball Research Center. Joseph Murphy Baseball Autograph Collection Digital Archive  The Sullivan Family Baseball Research CenterSociety for American Baseball ResearchSan Diego Ted Williams Chapter (SABR)

For our third episode, Scott catches up with Supervising Librarian of Youth and Family Services, Adi Huertas about SDPL’s long-running Summer Reading Program. Scott also does some digging into the origins of SRP with the help of some tenacious Central librarians. Finally, Bob speaks with North Clairemont Librarian, Maureen Meadows about her new web series, Let’s Talk Audiobooks and why audiobooks may be for you. The Summer Reading ProgramSummer Reading Program @SDPLSDPL Virtual Hub on FacebookTomi Adayeme Let's Talk Audiobooks with Maureen *Not all titles mentioned are available in audiobook format from SDPL. Let's Talk Audiobooks on FacebookWoman of No Importance by Sonia PurnellHouse in the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneTalking to Strangers by Malcolm GladwellSplendid and the Vile by Erik LarsonStay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered by Karen KilgariffTender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica Murder in Old Bombay by Nev MarchQuiet Americans by Scott Anderson

In this second bonus episode, host Bob sits down with Adrianne Peterson, Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Manager and head organizer behind one of SDPL’s annual signature events, the How-To Festival. They discuss the festival’s origins, how it responded to the pandemic of 2020, and how those lessons are shaping this year’s How-To Festival and beyond. How-To Festival How-To Festival on FacebookHow-To Festival on YouTubeContact: Adrianne Peterson Additional Music: Go to the Picnic by Loyalty Freak

For our second official episode, the theme is books! Host Bob speaks with Steven Torres-Roman, one of the librarians behind the new digital readers’ advisory service, Matchbook; co-host Scott catches up with writer Hunter Hackett, illustrator Anisi Baigude, and program coordinator, Emily Derry, the team behind SDPL’s first children’s book, Odi’s Library Day; and Bob talks books with College Rolando branch manager and host of the web series Read More! (with Trevor), Trevor Jones.  Matchbook*Correction, Steve states the National Endowment for the Arts’ study, To Read or Not to Read was published in 2000. It was as actually published in 2007. Steven Torres-Roman - Read On… Science Fiction: Reading Lists for Every Taste Diana Tixier Herald - Genreflecting: A Popular Guide to Reading InterestsOdi’s Library Day/El Día de la Biblioteca de OdiWriter - Hunter HackettIllustrator - Anisi BaigudeProject Coordinator - Emily DerrySuzie Ghahremani Read More! (with Trevor)Jenny Offill - Weather Ken Layne - Desert Oracle Avi Loeb - Extraterrestrial Matthew Futterman - Running to the EdgePatrick Radden Keefe - Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland Téa Obreht - Inland Donald S. Lopez Jr. - From Stone to Flesh: A Short History of the BuddhaDaniel Barbarisi - Chasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death, and Glory in America’s Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt 

In this bonus episode, we meet members of the Book Coven, an off-the-books book club for librarians that love young adult literature. The Book Coven consists of various members of SDPL staff including Sciences Manager, Monnee Tong, Pauline Foster Teen Center Manager, Vanessa Gempis, and Collection Development Librarian, Angie Stava. They discuss their origin story, book recommendations, the value of rating systems, and what they love about being in a book club. Books Mentioned and RecommendedJenny Han - To All The Boys I've Loved BeforeTraci Chee - We Are Not FreeDavid Yoon - Frankly In LoveErika L. Sánchez - I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican DaughterFor more information on upcoming young adult book clubs for teens and adults contact: Vanessa Gempis

In this premier episode, host Bob Surratt speaks with Library Assistant III, Destiny Rivera about the Ocean Beach and Scripps Ranch Miramar Seed Libraries; co-host Scott Ehrig-Burgess, SDPL Director Misty Jones and San Diego Public Library Foundation CEO, Patrick Stewart discuss the Library Master Plan; and Bob, Scott, and Supervising Librarian, Jennifer Jenkins recommend their favorite podcasts. Seed LibrariesOcean Beach Branch Library - Submit seed requests via this form for by-mail seeds or contact Destiny Rivera by email. Connect with other Seed Library users via the OB Seed Library Facebook Group. Scripps Ranch Miramar Branch Library - Contact Friends of the Scripps Ranch Miramar Library with Seed Library Request by emailing seedlibrary@srfol.org *New* College Rolando Branch Library Nano Seed Library - In-person pick up (while supplies last) only. Call 619-533-3902 for more information.  *New* Free seed giveaway program coming soon to all San Diego Public Library locations. Made possible by the generous seed donation from www.vladaseedsoflife. For more information contact Joe Miesner at jmiesner@sandiego.gov.  Library Master PlanSan Diego Public Library Director Misty JonesSan Diego Library Foundation CEO Patrick StewartLibrary Master Plan informationLibrary Shop Listener’s Advisory RecommendationsNo Stupid Questions with Steven Dubner and Angela DuckworthWhat Had Happened Was with Open Mike Eagle and Prince PaulUnlocking Us with Brené BrownDare to Lead with Brené BrownThe Plot Thickens with Ben Mankiewicz ContactBob SurrattScott Ehrig-Burgess MusicPete Miesner Luke HenshawThe Mind Orchestra “Owen” © 2020. 

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