Episode 37: How to collect a collection with Jessica Russell
Aug 30, 2019
Jessica Russel is a collector who is looking to the future.
As Assistant Director of Technical Services - Collection Services for Sno-Isle Libraries, Russell oversees the process that makes 1.5 million books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, digital and other items available to customers at 23 community libraries and online.
The...
Episode 36: Happy podcast anniversary!
Aug 23, 2019
On July 31, 2018, the first Check It Out! podcast aired was posted.
In this episode, co-hosts Ken Harvey and Jim Hills, along with podcast producer Debie Murchie, take a look in the rear-view mirror. Together, they share how the podcast came about, remind each other of the growing pains along the way and reminisce...
Episode 35: Singing the praises of opera and libraries with Lorraine Burdick
Aug 16, 2019
Lorraine Burdick says she came late to her love for both her vocation and avocation.
By day, Burdick is a librarian at Sno-Isle Libraries working in collection development.
Away from the library, Burdick can often be found on the Seattle Opera stage as a member of the regular chorus.
“I've been working in the library...
Episode 34: Following passions for news and education with Lynne Varner
Aug 8, 2019
Lynne Varner speaks with authority about the value of higher education and the details of what is available at WSU Everett.
That’s not too unusual, seeing that Varner is Associate Vice Chancellor for Marketing at the Snohomish County-based campus of Washington State University.
But Varner has also used to her voice to...