Audissey

A podcast, no longer in production, created by and about Mesa County Libraries. Local events, library happenings and staff curated topics are discussed!

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S3 E1: Evan Curtis Artist in Residence | Fall Youth Programming
We're back with Season 3, baby! Evan Curtis, our fall 2020 Artist in Residence, is offering both virtual and in-person programs! Learn how to do stop motion animation, create sound effects, and enjoy a virtual tour of his vintage toy collection. Visit mesacountylibraries.org and check out our event calendar for all of Evan's Artist in Residence programs, and visit him during his Meet and Greet hours from 4 - 6 p.m. every Thursday August - November. We have so many excellent goodies for our Children and Teen patrons! Every Friday we're releasing a craft Take and Make kit and an instructional video on our social media pages for you to follow along. You can pick these kits up at any of our locations, and even schedule to pick one up when you pick up your holds curbside! Call 970-243-4442 to schedule your Take and Make pickup.
S3 E2: Information and Digital Literacy
Have you ever read an article from The Onion and laughed? Have you then observed a family member share that same article on Facebook, believing it was fact? How do you politely let her know what she's sharing as "truth" is actually satire? Information Literacy and Digital Literacy sound like big, scary, words the average person wouldn't use. But when it comes down to it, Information Literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information. In a digital age where information is being shared quickly and without second thought, we need to build up our Digital Literacy, which the ALA defines as: “the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.” Basically, using technology appropriately and effectively. Bethany and Emmi sit down with frequent guest and Librarian Ike to discuss misinformation, disinformation, confirmation bias, and maybe the most important ways to combat the spread of falseness and intent to harm: Fact Checking and the CRAP Test (no, seriously).
S3 E3: Banned Books Week 2020
Listener discretion is advised for this episode. Trigger warnings are listed below for each banned book discussed. 1:50 - 9:45 Perks of Being a Wallflower, 13 Reasons Why: Suicide 10:10 - 18:38 The Hate U Give: Death, shooting of a black student by a white policeman 18:45 - 34:40 George: Transgenderism 35:00 - 44:40 Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Content frightening in nature (spooky!) 44:45 - 52:08 Prince & Knight: Teen Suicide, LGBTQ+ 52:16 - 1:04:00 No trigger warning! A great discussion on how banned books influence reading. Censorship is whack, yo. Mesa County Libraries strives to ensure our patrons always have access to resources they need and want, and works to expand our collection to include and represent diverse voices. Throughout history, books discussing varied topics have been challenged or banned from library shelves. Banned Books week is a celebration of the freedom to read, draws attention to books that have been banned and challenged, and highlights persecuted individual. We at Mesa County Libraries are no friends of censorship, and encourage our patrons to read outside of your comfort zone by picking up a banned book and expand your world view! Thank you to Andy, Andrea, Trevor, Rachel, Logan and Elise for joining us on the podcast to discuss some of their favorite (or not so favorite) banned books. You can find all of the books discussed in this episode and many banned and challenged reading lists on our catalog at mesacountylibraries.org. To read more about WHY each book has been banned or challenged, visit marshall.edu/library/bannedbooks Banned Books mentioned in this episode: Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky - recommended by Andy Th1rteen r3asons why by Jay Asher The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - recommended by Andrea George by Alex Gino - recommended by Trevor Check out the Our Diverse World booklist and Banned and Challenged YA Books at mesacountylibraries.org!
S3 E4: Virtual Comic Con at Home
It's finally here! Virtual Comic Con at Home runs October 1 - October 31, complete with: ►Now - Oct 22 Comic Con Art Show: visit our Central Location to see the art in person, or see our Facebook album) ►Oct 1 - 31 All Ages Graphic Novel Reading Challenge (register now) Prizes include: mystery bags filled with graphic novels, Comic Con swag, local gift cards, and much more! ►Oct 2 - 9 Comic Con Take and Make (available while supplies last) ►Oct 6 at 2:00 p.m. Comic Con Story Time via Zoom ►Oct 7 at 10:00 a.m. Comic Con Story Time in Spanish via Zoom ►Oct 7 at 6 p.m. Vintage Toys with Artist in Residence Evan Curtis via Zoom (registration required) ►Oct 8 at 10:00 a.m. Comic Con Story Time via Zoom ►Oct 10 Cosplay Contest video release on social media ►Oct 16 at 4:00 p.m. Comic Con Teen Trivia via Zoom (registration required)
S3 E5: Local Lore
It's the spookiest time of the year and we invited two special guests to discuss double murders, elevator ghosts, supernatural activities, the valley curse, and casket caves! A special thank you to Bob Silbernagel, author and journalist, and librarian Ike for joining us on this creeeEeepy episode!
S3 E6: MLK Day
We’re back after the holiday break with our new favorite episode. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. David Combs of Black Citizens and Friends of Grand Junction joins us on The Audissey to discuss the history of MLK Day Events in Grand Junction, our favorite stories of Black lives, and the events Black Citizens and Friends are hosting this year to keep the mission of building a positive community in Grand Junction going in a time of social distancing. Thank you David for taking the time and sharing the mission of Black Citizens and Friends with Mesa County Libraries!
S3 E7: Artist in Residence Rebecca Woods | Recycled Book Art Show
We're joined this week by Art Librarian Jessica Geddes who shares all the upcoming wonderful art programs and opportunities Mesa County Libraries is offering! The annual Recycled Book Art Show sponsored by Friends of the Mesa County Libraries is open to all Mesa County patrons 16 years of age and older. Submissions are due 8 pm, Monday, April 5, 2021. For eligibility requirements and to submit your work visit https://mesacountylibraries.org/recycledbookartshow/ Need some books to use as materials for this show? Since the recording of this episode, the Friends of the Library have began offering book sales from 9am - 2pm on Saturdays (February - March, 2021)! Find a book sale at the First Congregational Church. Our current Artist in Residence is Rebecca Woods, whose block runs from February 1 - May 3, 2021. Rebecca is a multimedia artist who believes play and creation are intertwined, that mythology and folklore have an important place in our lives, and that we as human beings use symbols and narratives to give our lives meaning and structure. Rebecca is offering weekly Meet and Greet hours via Zoom, and has THREE Grown-Up Take and Make programs offered throughout her residency. For more information visit https://mesacountylibraries.org/services/970weststudio/air/.
S3 E8: Graphic Novels | Brainfuse HelpNow
Two special guests joined us on this episode of The Audissey! Rachel, Page and Shelver Extraordinaire, is an avid reader AND creator of graphic novels! Rachel shares that there is a graphic novel for everyone. Head of Youth Services Cydney shares the amazing new eResource, Brainfuse HelpNow. Brainfuse is a versatile online service designed to support every step of school and job processes. Live tutors, writing labs, language help, chess assistance, and so much more is available through Brainfuse HelpNow.
Summer Reading 2020
Summer Reading is here! We talk to Head of Youth Services, Cydney and Librarians Diana and Ike and learn about all of the fun stuff we have planned for Summer Reading 2020! Teen Services Coordinator Andrea shares about all of awesome events and prizes available for Teens as well! Sign up for Summer Reading at mesacountylibraries.org! Other resources mentioned in this episode: • Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough

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