Using the Library

This podcast is a library promotional video. It stars Marsha Minerva [Irma's 3rd cousin] and her friend Ted Tally. Marsha explains to Ted that Jackson library is an invaluable research resource. Written and directed by Armondo Collins.

Bound to Please: Don Etherington and Monique Lallier Designer Bindings

In this podcast, Beth Ann Koelsch and Jennifer Motszko interview Bill Finley, Head of Special Collections and University Archives, about the upcoming book exhibit entitled Bound to Please: Don Etherington and Monique Lallier Designer Bindings.


Hosts: Irma Minerva, Beth Ann Koelsch, and Jennifer Motszko


Time: 5:05 Size: 4.66 MB Download .mp3 transcript


Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)


Links:

• SCUA

A Gentleman's Library

In this podcast, we interview Bill Finley, Head of Special Collection and University Archives about the exhibit A Gentleman's Library: The Classic Book Collection of Norman B. Smith.


Hosts: Irma Minerva, Beth Ann Koelsch, and Jennifer Motszko

Time: 4:51 |Size: 4.43 MB | Download .mp3 |

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)


Links:

• UNCG Special Collections & University Archives Blog
• SCUA

2010 Tenure Program

This video highlights some of the most interesting moments of the 2010 Tenure Program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The event is put together every year by the University Library and the office of the Provost to honor newly promoted and tenured faculty.This video features: Rosanne Bazirjian (Library Dean), Dr. David Perrin (University Provost), Lea Leininger (Honoree), the voice of Dr. Michelle Dowd (Honoree), and the voice of Brett Ingram (Honoree).


See all the Promotion and Tenure Honorees!

Meet Laurie Therrien

In this podcast, we interview Laurie Therrien, web developer extraordinaire in the Libraries' Electronic Resources and Information Technology Department.

Hosts: Irma Minerva, Jenny Dale, and Laurie Therrien

Time: 3:12 |Size: 2.9 MB | Download .mp3 | transcript

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Links:

• ERIT
• Greensboro's Greenways

Meet Keith Gorman

In this podcast, Jennifer Motszko (Manuscripts Curator) and Beth Ann Koelsch (Curator of the Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Collection) interview Keith Gorman, Assistant Head of Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections & University Archives about his job, where he was and what he did before he came to UNCG, and his thoughts on the future of academic archives and special collections. Beth Ann and Jennifer then try to lay claim to some of Keith's home-grown vegetables.

Hosts: Irma Minerva, Beth Ann Koelsch and Jennifer Motszko, and Keith Gorman
Time: 4:09 |Size: 3.79 MB | Download .mp3 | transcript
Music/Sounds: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)



Links:

• UNCG University Archives and Manuscripts


• UNCG Special Collections and Rare Books

Meet David Gwynn

In this podcast, David Gwynn, UNCG Libraries' Digital Projects Coordinator is interviewed about his new position in UNCG Libraries, what he did before librarianship and how much he just loves his job and how cool Pittsburgh is... really!

Hosts: Irma Minerva, her friends, and David Gwynn
Time: 5:44 |Size: 5.25 MB | Download .mp3 | transcript
Music/Sounds: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Links:

• Digital Projects Page
  
• Civil Rights Greensboro Project
• Online Collections
• MPLP/ Meissner podcast

A behind the scenes look at The Roach Movie

In this podcast, we interview Beth Ann Koelsch, Jennifer Motszko, Stefani Hobbick, and Stacey Krim, all of UNCG's Jackson Library, about their recent preservation committee video on ... the roach!




And watch the video:



Hosts: Irma Minerva, Beth Ann Koelsch, Jennifer Motszko, Stefani Hobbick, Stacey Krim, and Hannah Winkler.

Time: 2:55 |Size: 2.67 MB | Download .mp3 |transcript (pdf)

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Links:

• Irma Minvera You Tube videos
• Food and Drink policy in the library
• Preservation in the library

The Bard's Birthday Bash

In this podcast, we interview Dr. Michelle Dowd, Dr. Jennifer Feather, and Dr. Christopher Hodgkins, all of UNCG's Department of English, about UNCG's 2nd annual celebration of William Shakespeare's birthday. On Friday, April 23 from 2-5:30 we'll celebrate the Bard's birthday with a reading of all 154 sonnets on the lawn outside of Jackson Library. Stop by and join us for sonnets - and for cake at the end of the readings!

Hosts: Irma Minerva, Jenny Dale, Dr. Michelle Dowd, Dr. Jennifer Feather, and Dr. Christopher Hodgkins

Time: 5:54 |Size: 5.5 MB | Download .mp3 | transcript

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Links:

• Hear about last year's celebration

Meet Jenny Dale

In this podcast, Beth Filar Williams (Distance Education Librarian) interviews Jenny Dale, UNCG Libraries' First Year Instruction Coordinator and Reference Librarian about coming back to North Carolina, working at UNCG Libraries, and what she thinks about library instruction.

Hosts: Irma Minerva, Beth Filar Williams, and Jenny Dale
Time: 4:00 |Size 3.66 MB | Download .mp3 | transcript
Music/Sounds: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Links:

• Jenny Dale's Web Page
  
• UNCG Libraries Instructional Services
  
• Greensboro Public Library
  

Why should I care about the Census 2010?

In this podcast, Lynda Kellam, UNCG Data Services & Government Documents Librarian discusses the Census 2010, why you should care, why you should participate, and more!

Hosts: Irma Minerva and Lynda Kellam
Time: 2.31 |Size: 2.31 MB | Download mp3 | transcript
Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Links:

• Census Info & Resources


• University Libraries' Data Services & Gov Docs Dept


• In the News (University Libraries' Gov Docs Blog)

Dennis Meissner Visits UNCG

In this podcast, Jennifer Motszko (Manuscripts Curator) and Beth Ann Koelsch (Women Veterans Historical Project Curator ) of UNCG University Archives and Manuscripts discuss a special upcoming UL/LIS event when Archivist Dennis Meissner speaks on his concept of "More Product, Less Process: What it's REALLY About and Why it Matters to Archivists, Librarians, and Researchers"

Event details:
March 2 @ 2-3:30pm
Kirkland Room of EUC
All invited to attend.

Hosts: Irma Minerva, Jennifer Motszko, and Beth Ann Koelsch
Time: 4.12 |Size 3.84 MB | Download .mp3 |
Music/Sounds: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Links:

• University Archives and Manuscripts
• UL/LIS Speaker Series
  
• Dennis Meissner & Mark Green: "More Product, Less Process" article (pdf)

*UPDATE!
Missed the Meissner talk? Here is a brief podcast summary by Meissner himself. (3 MB, Time: 3:07)

An Interview with Steve Cramer, Business Librarian at UNCG

Steve Cramer brings his past experience in numerous business colleges to UNCG's Jackson Library. He is here to serve the needs of any students of business needing help in finding resources.



Host: Andrew Holt Williams

Time: 3:46

Music: "Morning Sunrise" by Pete Calandra and Scott Schreer (freeplaymusic.com)

Links:

• Steve's page at the Jackson Library website

• Business Librarianship in North Carolina

UNCG Professor Matt Barr & Hungry for Green

In this podcast,UNCG Professor Matthew Barr discusses a special upcoming event in which he played a large role in creating: the premier of a film written and directed by himself & narrated by Former Senator George McGovern called, Hungry for Green: Feeding the World Sustainably. The Senator himself will be present for discussion following the film and for a special book signing at the university libraries.

Event details:
Wednesday January 27, 2010 @ 3:30 in Jackson Library Reading Room for McGovern talk and book signing and @ 7pm in the EUC auditorium for the film & discussion. Both events are free and open the public.

Hosts: Irma Minerva, Beth Filar Williams and Prof Matt Barr
Time: 5:41 |Size 5.2 MB | Download .mp3 |
Music/Sounds: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Links:

• This film is part of the UNCG Sustainability Film & Discussion Series
• Details on Library Book Signing event
• Matt Barr's Web site: the Unheard Voices Project
  

An Interview with Lynda Kellam, Data Services and Government Information Librarian at UNCG

Lynda Kellam is a UNCG graduate who oversees Data Services and Government Information for Jackson Library. Before returning to UNCG to work towards he degree in Library and Information Studies, she served as a Fulbright Student in Croatia. She spoke with us about her role as a Government Information Librarian and the various resources available to those researching government records and other information sources.

Host: Andrew Holt Williams

Time: 2:22

Music: "Morning Sunrise" by Pete Calandra and Scott Schreer (freeplaymusic.com)

Links:

• Lynda's profile at the UNCG Jackson Library website

• Political Science Department liaison page for Jackson Library

• Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research- find resources on politics from universities all over the country