No Shhh... It's the TRL Podcast

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Renovations, Refreshes, and Remodels Oct 21, 2024

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Welcome to No Shhh... It's the TRL Podcast. A library podcast where we talk about more than just books. In this episode, Chris and Anna Lisa are in the podcast studio with TRL's Director of Operations, Brenda Lane. You may have been noticing some changes to our library's physical spaces across the district and in this discussion they explore the "what," "why," and "how" behind those Library Refreshes, shedding light on the updates and improvements happening at TRL. You can also listen to the episode on the go on Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/44M991w4QuD5u49cciMkMP Visit our online store to purchase T-Shirt or Coffee Mug today! 👉 https://www.bonfire.com/store/trl/ DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Timberland Regional Library. Podcast content is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

Ask Us Anything Sep 26, 2024

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Welcome to No Shhh... It's the TRL Podcast. A library podcast where we talk about more than just books. Nate Ramos and Stefan Abuan join Chris and Anna Lisa in the podcast studio for Episode 9. You provided the questions, we give you our answers in this AMA episode. Visit our online store to purchase T-Shirt or Coffee Mug today! 👉 https://www.bonfire.com/store/trl/ DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Timberland Regional Library. Podcast content is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

What's in the Collection, What's not & Why? Aug 05, 2024

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Welcome to No Shhh... It's the TRL Podcast. A library podcast where we talk about more than just books. Join hosts Chris and Anna Lisa as they dive into Episode 8 with guests Kim Storbeck and Jackie Davis. They're breaking down the ins and outs of the TRL Collection - What in it, What's Not, and Why? Visit our online store to purchase T-Shirt or Coffee Mug today! 👉 https://www.bonfire.com/store/trl/

DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Timberland Regional Library. Podcast content is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

Strategic Planning Jul 18, 2024

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Welcome to No Shhh... It's the TRL Podcast. A library podcast where we talk about more than just books. In Episode 7, we have four special guests. Mary Beth Harrington and Sarah Little joined Chris and Anna Lisa in the studio to talk about strategic planning. Later in the episode, consultants Andrea Petzel and Sarah Belz join us via Zoom. Links to TRL's Community Survey: English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XJDGKGP Korean: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XJCXRPZ Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XJW9LTD Vietnamese: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XJJMJY2 Visit our online store to purchase T-Shirt or Coffee Mug today! 👉 https://www.bonfire.com/store/trl/

Show Me The Money (Part 1) Jun 05, 2024

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Welcome to No Shhh... It's the TRL Podcast. A library podcast where we talk about more than just books. We have a special guest for Episode 6, the former Finance Director for TRL, Eric Lowell. He's here to chat with Chris and Anna Lisa about where and How TRL gets its funding, as well as talking about things like property taxes, timber revenue, and levies. Visit our online store to purchase T-Shirt or Coffee Mug today! 👉 https://www.bonfire.com/store/trl/

Things They Didn’t Teach Me in Library School May 13, 2024

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Welcome to No Shhh... It's the TRL Podcast. A library podcast where we talk about more than just books. Our two guests for Episode 5 are a couple Librarian's from the Olympia Branch - Anthony & Claire. Chris and Anna Lisa have a fun discussion about What They Didn't Learn in Library School, bringing up topics like: Animals in the Library, Customer Service, and Dealing with the Pandemic. DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Timberland Regional Library. Podcast content is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Safety in the Library Apr 22, 2024

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Welcome to No Shhh... It's the TRL Podcast. A library podcast where we talk about more than just books. The two guests for Episode 4 is TRL's new Safety & Security Coordinator and the Library Manager of the Lacey & Hawks Prairie branches. Chris and Anna Lisa guide us through an eye-opening conversation about Safety in the Library, while discussing topics like: Training for Safety, Enforcing Library Rules, as well as the Safety of Library Staff.

What the Heck is "EAH"? Apr 01, 2024

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Welcome to No Shhh... It's the TRL Podcast. A library podcast where we talk about more than just books. The two guests for Episode 3 are Annie Bowers (Library Manager) and Stephanie Reece (Public Services Manager). Our host(s) guide us through an educational discussion about What EAH is, while talking about topics like: Getting EAH access, How Patrons use EAH, as well as "Safety & Misbehavior Concerns".

Embracing the Noise (or Why is it so Loud in Here?) Mar 11, 2024

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Welcome to No Shhh... It's the TRL Podcast. A library podcast where we talk about more than just books.

The guest for Episode 2 is another senior individual at Timberland Regional Library: Deputy Director Kendra Jones.

Our hosts, Chris & Anna Lisa guide us through a fun discussion about Play Spaces in the Library while talking about topics like:

Is TRL Pro-Shushing?
Disruptive Noises
A Sunken Ship in Shelton!

Intellectual Freedom & Censorship Feb 20, 2024

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Welcome to No Shhh... It's the TRL Podcast. A library podcast where we talk about more than just books.

In our debut episode, our host Chris guides us through a thought-provoking conversation around a very hot topic in the library world. The guests for this episode are two of the most senior people at Timberland Regional Library: Executive Director Cheryl Heywood and Content & Access Director Andrea Heisel.

Tune in as we explore the complex issue of Intellectual Freedom & Censorship while unpacking some essential topics like:

The Library Bill of Rights
The Freedom to Read
TRL's collection management practices
A glimpse into the history of TRL

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