Shelf Centered

Shelf Centered says goodbye to co-host, Scottie Campbell. Also featuring a conversation with Robin Ulery, who won Audubon's Amateur 2021 National Audubon Society Amateur Photography Award and his currently exhibiting her work at the Winter Garden Branch.   Links to content mentioned:   Scottie's Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8272151-scottie   Robin Ulery Photography: https://robinulery.smugmug.com/   Albertson Anniversary: https://www.ocls.info/albertsonanniversary   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Orange County Library System Storyteller, Crystal Sullivan, joins the Shelf Centered team to spin a spooky yarn about a ghastly ghoul. See more of Crystal's work on the library's youtube channel at youtube.com/oclsvideos

On this month's episode, we speak to Rachel Allen, Director of the Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College about Global Peace Week (9/27 - 9/30). We also speak with Erika P., Southwest Branch Circulation Clerk who shares her review of When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole.   Links to content mentioned:   The Peace and Justice Institute: https://valenciacollege.edu/students/peace-justice-institute/   Global Peace Week Events: https://www.ocls.info/classes-events   School Partnership Program www.ocls.info/schools   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Learn about Orange County Library System's academic resources and educational events with Youth Outreach Coordinator, Jenn Schock. Links to content mentioned:   Job Openings at OCLS: www.ocls.info/jobs   School Partnership Program www.ocls.info/schools   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

On this episode of Orange County Library System's official podcast, Mike and Scottie discuss what they're currently reading, notable new releases and the finalists for the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Job Openings at OCLS: www.ocls.info/jobs Virtual Event: Cuisine Corner Junior Ivan "Me Balls": https://attend.ocls.info/event/5148552 Virtual Event: Who Did This Poo? https://attend.ocls.info/event/4910985 Summer Reading Program: https://www.ocls.info/srpkids OCLS Goodreads Group: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/52729-orange-county-library-system-fl Mike's Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/34209620-mike-donohue Social Media OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/ OCLS Twitter: www.twitter.com/oclslibrary OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

On the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), Mike and Scottie chat with Andre Morris, Social Worker for OCLS, about the vital service he offers. Also in this episode, Zach Barnes, from our Southwest Branch, shares a Staff Pick written by comedian Tig Notaro and we give you a heads up on the Pride events your library has planned for June. Social Worker: www.ocls.info/socialworker Pride Events: www.ocls.info/classes-events/library/Online/hashtag/pride Books & Beyond: www.ocls.info/sites/default/files/newsletter/JUNEB%26B21.pdf Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks Social Media OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/ OCLS Twitter: www.twitter.com/oclslibrary OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Strap on them there spurs, pardner- Mike and Scottie are traveling to the American frontier to explore the literary tradition of Western Fiction. This episode also features a conversation with staff member Rebecca B. about the upcoming Adult Summer Reading Program, and Diane M. who shares her experience reading a novel from Jeannette Walls. Links to content mentioned:   Orange County Vaccine Information: www.ocfl.net/vaccine   Dime Novel Archive https://dimenovels.lib.niu.edu/   Adult Summer Reading Program https://www.ocls.info/asr   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos        

April is National Poetry Month! To celebrate, co-hosts Mike and Scottie welcome to the show the City of Orlando's inaugural Poet Laureate, Susan Lilley. Links to content mentioned:     Orange County Vaccine Information: www.ocfl.net/vaccine   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks Susan Lilley: https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Mayor-City-Council/Buddy-Dyer/City-of-Orlando-Poet-Laureate   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos    

Chris Grabenstein is the New York Times bestselling author of the Lemoncello Library series. He is also the co-author (with James Patterson) of the #1 Bestsellers I Funny, House of Robots, Treasure Hunters, Jacky Ha-Ha, Word of Mouse, Pottymouth and Stoopid, and many others. Join us for this brief interview with Chris where we discuss his inspirations, career, and his book Home Sweet Motel, which was selected as this year's title for One Book One Community.

Beverly Jenkins, superstar author of historical and contemporary romance, joins the Shelf Centered team for a discussion of her career, inspirations and prolific body of work. Hear more from Beverly Jenkins at Orange County Library System's African American Read-In, taking place live on the library's Facebook and Youtube pages on Sunday, February 28 at 2 p.m.

With Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden joining Orange County Library System for the annual African American Read-In, what better time to learn more about the United State's oldest federal cultural institution? Links to content mentioned: African American Read-In https://www.ocls.info/african-american-read Library of Congress   https://www.loc.gov/   NEA Big Read: Lab Girl https://www.ocls.info/nea-big-read-lab-girl Virtual Event: Business Resources for Entrepreneurs   https://www.ocls.info/classes-events?search_api_views_fulltext=business%20resources&sort_by=timestamp   Virtual Event: Self-A-Steam https://www.ocls.info/classes-events?search_api_views_fulltext=self-a-steam&sort_by=timestamp   Virtual Event: SHEroes! https://www.thehistorycenter.org/events/   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos    

Dewey decimate your 2021 reading goals with tips from Shelf Centered co-hosts Scottie and Mike. This episode also features a brief discussion with local artist Dawn Schreiner about Orange County Library System's International Year of Peace and Trust initiative, and Kelley M. from our Southwest Branch joins us for the Staff Picks segment. Links to content mentioned: Virtual Event: Valentine Escape Game https://attend.ocls.info/event/4775320 Virtual Event: Calligraphy Projects for Valentine's Day   https://attend.ocls.info/event/4740082   Virtual Event: African-American Read-In https://ocls.info/readin DIY Film Festival: Valentine's Day https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=MTM138386&p=12   Get it Together! https://iii.ocls.info/record=b2222233~S1   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos    

It's the last episode of 2020, and we've got two great guests: Design and Development Assistant Manager at Orange County Library System, Cassie Shivers, and Alvin Irby, educator, comedian, author, and founder of Barbershop Books. We hope you enjoyed the show this year, and we look forward to bringing you more Orange County Library System updates and engaging conversations in 2021! Links to content mentioned: Themers and Dreamers Art Exhibition https://www.ocls.info/art OCLS Writers Conference https://www.ocls.info/writersconference   Virtual Event: Creative Community Meetup https://attend.ocls.info/event/4688246 Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks Barbershop Books https://barbershopbooks.org/   Alvin Irby https://www.alvinirby.com/   OCLS Blog: https://www.ocls.info/ocls-blog   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Alafaya Branch Library Assistant Manager Carey Major joins the show to discuss Orange County Library System's upcoming Random Fandom Week (Sunday, December 6 - Saturday, December 12). Links to content mentioned: Random Fandom Week https://www.ocls.info/randomfandom Library T-Shirt https://represent.com/keeponreadinocls   Virtual Event: Creative Community Meetup https://attend.ocls.info/event/4688246 Art Exhibitions at OCLS https://www.ocls.info/about/art-display   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks OCLS Blog: https://www.ocls.info/ocls-blog     Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Dr. Gary D. Rhodes, Associate Professor of Film and Mass Media at UCF, and author of several books on early American horror films, joins the Shelf Centered team to discuss the history of horror in popular culture. Links to content mentioned: Virtual Event: The Birth of The American Horror Film https://attend.ocls.info/event/4552069 Curtis Earth Trivia Fundraiser https://oclsfriends.info/events/trivia-fundraiser/   Virtual Event: One Minute Film Festival https://attend.ocls.info/event/4501954 Orange County Library System's Jobseeker Resources https://www.ocls.info/job-seekers   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

For almost 30 years, R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series has captured the imagination and fears of young readers across the world. But with more than 400 million copies sold in over 30 languages, how is possible that Marketing Specialist Scottie Campbell has never read a single book in the series? We try to get to the bottom of this mystery, among others, during this special Goosebumps-centric bonus episode of Shelf Centered.

Author Jenny Torres Sanchez joins the show for a conversation about her latest book, We Are Not From Here, a ripped-from-the-headlines novel of desperation, escape, and survival across the U.S.-Mexico border. Links to content mentioned:   Virtual Event: Cuisine Corner - Papas Rellenas: https://attend.ocls.info/event/4465467 Virtual Event: Juega Lotería! https://attend.ocls.info/event/4589223 Virtual Event: Día de los Muertos:  https://attend.ocls.info/event/4551844   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks Jenny Torres Sanchez: https://jennytorressanchez.com/     Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

August is Read-A-Romance Month and we're celebrating by taking an in-depth look at this distinct literary genre. We're also joined by OCLS staff member, Caitlin H. for this month's Staff Picks segment.   Links to content mentioned:   NEA Big Read: https://www.ocls.info/nea-big-read-pretty-monsters   Virtual Event: Learning at Home With the Library: https://attend.ocls.info/event/4519161 Virtual Event: ANXIOUS PEOPLE by Fredrik Backman https://attend.ocls.info/event/4545324 Virtual Event: Podcast Club:  https://attend.ocls.info/event/4518008   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks Food Lovers' Guide to Orlando https://iii.ocls.info/record=b1833557~S1     Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Kelly Link, author of the collections Stranger Things Happen, Magic for Beginners, Pretty Monsters, and the 2016 Pulitzer Prize Finalist, Get In Trouble, will be giving a virtual keynote for Orange County Library System's Naitonal Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read event series on Sunday, August 23. We sat down this acclaimed author for a discussion on her illustrious career. For more information about the NEA Big Read program, or to register for Kelly Link's keynote, visit www.ocls.info/bigread.    

What do you get when you combine a generous helping of local food recommendations, a dash of culinary trivia, and a peppering of discussion on how the restaurant industry has evolved since the outbreak of COVID-19? Baby, you've got a stew going. Join us as on this special Culinary Arts Month edition of Shelf Centered with Ricky Ly of Tastychomps.com! Links to content mentioned:   NEA Big Read: https://www.ocls.info/nea-big-read-pretty-monsters   Cuisine Corner event series: https://www.ocls.info/cuisine-corner   Local Wanderer: https://www.ocls.info/local-wanderer Limited Edition Pin: https://www.facebook.com/pg/OCLSFriends.info/shop/   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks Food Lovers' Guide to Orlando https://iii.ocls.info/record=b1833557~S1   Tasty Chomps https://tastychomps.com/   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

On this month's episode, hosts Scottie, Cynthia and Mike are joined by children's book author Rob Sanders. His books which include Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights, Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag and Stonewall: a Building. An Uprising. A Revolution, offer young readers an insight into notable events and figures in LGBTQ history.   Links to content mentioned:   Read to Understand Booklist:  www.ocls.info/catalog/list/read-understand   Black Lives Matter LibGuide: libguides.ocls.info/blm   Virtual Book Display: libguides.ocls.info/virtualdisplay   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks Rob Sanders' Books at OCLS: https://bit.ly/3ewLQkS   Rob Sanders' Website: www.robsanderswrites.com/   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Hosts Mike, Scottie and Cynthia speak with Youth Services Manager Natalie Houston about what what customers can expect during this year's VIRTUAL Summer Reading Program.   Links to content mentioned:   Links to events: Literary Agent Panel: https://attend.ocls.info/event/4267894   Songwriting Workshop: https://attend.ocls.info/event/4274794   Meet the Author: https://attend.ocls.info/event/4276019   OCLS Blog: www.ocls.info/blog   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks   Link for Virtual Summer Reading Program: https://www.ocls.info/summer-reading-program-2020   OCPS Mobile Lunch Information:  https://www.ocls.info/ocps-mobile-lunch   Telephone Number for Storyline: 407.789.1390     Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: https://twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Hosts Mike, Cynthia and Scottie sit down with staff members Allison Ryall and Gregg Gronlund to discuss how customers can use Orange County Library System Genealogical Resources to trace their family history.   Links to content mentioned:   COVID-19 Information Page: https://www.ocls.info/information-regarding-covid-19   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks   Email for Genealogy Specialist: genealogy@ocls.info     Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: https://twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Hosts Mike, Scottie and Cynthia sit down with Tom Jelneck, CEO of On Target Marketing and Chief Coffee Brewer at Pure Grind Coffee, to discuss how creating a podcast can be an effective and compelling way to develop your brand.   Links to content mentioned:   Orange County Library Ambassadors FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/404027316706064/   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks   On Target Digital Marketing https://ontargetdigitalmarketing.com/ Pure Grind Coffee: https://www.puregrindcoffee.com/     Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: https://twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Nathan Holic, author of Bright Lights, Medium-Sized City, and Graphic Narrative Editor at The Florida Review discusses his writing and shares his thoughts on some of the best comics available right now on Hoopla.   Links to content mentioned:   Chrispin's Story Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM5NFIe9Zs0   Local Wanderer: www.ocls.info/local-wanderer   15 Views of Orlando on Instagram Stories: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17895217636330296/   Melrose Center Facebook: www.facebook.com/melroseorlando   Melrose Center Instagram: www.instagram.com/melroseorlando   Reel to Real Podcast:  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reeltoreal   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks     Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: https://twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Hosts Mike, Scottie and Cynthia discuss the inspiring ways customers are using public libraries while quarantining and how you can show your support during National Library Week. Later in the show, Scottie and Cynthia team up with two Orange County Library System librarians for a friendly library trivia competition. Links to content mentioned:   National Library Week Page: https://www.ocls.info/national-library-week   Library U: https://www.ocls.info/initiative-pages/library-u   Orange County Library System T-Shirt: https://orlandomerchstore.com/_oms/shop/product-detail/342495   ALA's State of America's Libraries Report: http://www.ala.org/news/state-americas-libraries-report-2020   One Book One Community: https://www.ocls.info/one-book-one-community   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: https://twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Hosts Mike, Scottie and Cynthia discuss adventures in self-quarantining and talk to Technology Trainer Tony Orengo about Orange County Library System's Live Online Class offerings.   Links to content mentioned:   Staff Picks section of website: https://www.ocls.info/books-movies-more/staff-picks   Live Online Classes: www.ocls.info/loc   One Book One Community: www.ocls.info/onebook   Kanopy: www.ocls.info/kanopy   Reel to Real Podcast: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reeltoreal     Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: https://twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Hosts Mike, Cynthia and Scottie discuss Florida Literature - for better or for worse - with authors Lauren Gibaldi and Tim Dorsey. This episode also includes updates on Orange County Library System's ongoing response to COVID-19 and staff reading recommendations. Links to content mentioned: OCLS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/oclsvideos Andre M. (Library Social Worker) Email: referencecentral@ocls.info Staff Picks section of website: https://www.ocls.info/books-movies-more/staff-picks Lauren Gibaldi's Books: https://bit.ly/2xcoi4n Tim Dorsey's Books: https://bit.ly/2URniMn OCLS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oclslib/ OCLS Twitter: https://twitter.com/oclslibrary

Shelf-Centered is a podcast produced by the staff of Orange County Library System. In each episode, you can expect to learn something new about the operations and collection of the library. In this episode, we talk about the auspicious start to our debut episode and speak to New York Times Bestselling Author, James Grippando. Links to content mentioned: How to Social Distance & Use Your Library Blog Post: https://www.ocls.info/ocls-blog/how-social-distance-still-use-your-library Staff Picks section of website: https://www.ocls.info/books-movies-more/staff-picks OCLS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oclslib/ OCLS Twitter: https://twitter.com/oclslibrary