Connections: A Podcast of the James L. Hamner Public Library

Jill and Matt describe their first memories of a public library and what part the library played in different life stages. They also get sidetracked talking about books they are reading and then finish the episode by contemplating Fall 2018 hair trends.

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Featured Resource: Digital Concert Network from Jazz at Lincoln Center - See Library Calendar for dates

Books Mentioned: 

• Driving by Starlight by Anat Deracine
• The Lives They Left Behind by Darby Penney
• Marilyn Monroe by Barbara Leaming
• #murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil
• The Natzi Titanic by Robert P. Watson
• The Real Lolita by Sarah Weinmann
• Victoria and Abdul by Shrabani Basu

The American Library Association's Code of Ethics encourages maintaining professional knowledge and at our library, continuing education is a priority. In this episode, Matt talks about what it was like to attend his first library conference. Feedback: [email protected]. Featured resource: Songwriting Workshop with Slugger Morrissette (October 24, 2018)

Jill likes to eat pasta. Angela knows that pasta is more than spaghetti and sauce. In this episode, Angela talks about different pasta shapes, choosing the right sauce for the pasta's shape, cooking pasta, and more. Feedback: [email protected]. Featured resource: Cookbooks at the Library (Dewey Number 641.5)

Inspired by the seventh statement of the ALA Code of Ethics, Jill and Matt explore how personal convictions interact with professional behavior. Feedback: [email protected]. Featured resource: The library's weekly article in The Amelia Bulletin Monitor.

Jill's college major was music and Matt attended a performing arts high school. In this episode, they talk about their experiences and try to explain the mental and emotional impact of not participating in the arts. Feedback: [email protected]. Featured resource: R.E.A.D. Dog Story Time

Inspired by the fifth statement of the ALA Code of Ethics, Jill and Matt talk about office politics, competitive pay, and name tags. Feedback: [email protected]. Featured resource: SOVALUe

Educational and entertaining programs are one the services most expected from the public library. In this episode, Jill and Matt talk about programs they have enjoyed and try to explain why a library might not have the quantity or variety of programs users desire. Feedback: [email protected]. Featured resource: The Great Courses

Jill and Matt continue their discussion of the American Library Association's Code of Ethics. In this episode, they discussion the third and fourth statements of the Code, covering privacy and intellectual property rights. Feedback: [email protected]. Featured resource: A - Z World Travel

Jill and Matt talk about books that have made a positive impact on their lives. Feedback: [email protected]. Featured resource: Global Road Warrior.

The American Library Association has a code of ethics to guide library workers. The Code of Ethics has eight statements. In this episode, Jill and Matt talk about intellectual freedom using the second statement as a starting point. Feedback: [email protected]. Featured resource: A - Z World Food