Birmingham Public Library http://bpl.podbean.com New podcast weblog Tue, 18 May 2010 16:58:38 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en General 1440 library,birmingham,alabama,public New podcast weblog mshelton@bham.lib.al.us No No http://www.podbean.com/home/images/powered_by_podbean.jpg Birmingham Public Library http://bpl.podbean.com 144 144 Birmingham Public Library Super Teen Movie Summer 2009 http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/birmingham-public-library-super-teen-movie-summer-2009/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/birmingham-public-library-super-teen-movie-summer-2009/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 16:58:38 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/birmingham-public-library-super-teen-movie-summer-2009/ North Birmingham Library’s Super Cool and Creative Teen Movie 2009.

To Join in on the fun see: http://bplcyberteen.blogspot.com/ and http://www.bplcyberkid.org/summerreading/

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/birmingham-public-library-super-teen-movie-summer-2009/feed/ North Birmingham Library's Super Cool and Creative Teen Movie 2009. To Join in on the fun see: http://bplcyberteen.blogspot.com/ and http://www.bplcyberkid.org/summerreading/ North Birmingham Library's Super Cool and Creative Teen Movie 2009. To Join in on the fun see: http://bplcyberteen.blogspot.com/ and http://www.bplcyberkid.org/summerreading/ bpl, summer, 2009, No No The Secret of JCLC http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/the-secret-of-jclc/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/the-secret-of-jclc/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 15:43:57 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/the-secret-of-jclc/ The secret agent must give up JCLC.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/the-secret-of-jclc/feed/ The secret agent must give up JCLC. The secret agent must give up JCLC. jclc, bpl, No No Big V Loves Ice Cream and Consumer Reports http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/big-v-loves-ice-cream-and-consumer-reports/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/big-v-loves-ice-cream-and-consumer-reports/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 15:37:42 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/big-v-loves-ice-cream-and-consumer-reports/ Big V learns how to read Consumer Reports magazine articles from home by accessing online magazines at www.bplonline.org.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/big-v-loves-ice-cream-and-consumer-reports/feed/ Big V learns how to read Consumer Reports magazine articles from home by accessing online magazines at www.bplonline.org. Big V learns how to read Consumer Reports magazine articles from home by accessing online magazines at www.bplonline.org. bpl, consumer reports, No No Word Up! Winners 2009 http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/word-up-winners-2009/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/word-up-winners-2009/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 15:32:08 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/word-up-winners-2009/ Jefferson County (Alabama) High school students celebrate their voices through a spoken word contest sponsored by the public libraries of Jefferson County and the Birmingham Museum of Art. The students perform an original work inspired by a work of art at the museum. This is the second annual contest for the event.

Erika Wade -1st Place Kendall Straley - 2nd Place Illyshia Parker - 3rd Place

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/word-up-winners-2009/feed/ Jefferson County (Alabama) High school students celebrate their voices through a spoken word contest sponsored by the public libraries of Jefferson County and the Birmingham ... Jefferson County (Alabama) High school students celebrate their voices through a spoken word contest sponsored by the public libraries of Jefferson County and the Birmingham Museum of Art. The students perform an original work inspired by a work of art at the museum. This is the second annual contest for the event. Erika Wade -1st Place Kendall Straley - 2nd Place Illyshia Parker - 3rd Place word up, winners, 2009, bpl, No No Summer Reading and the NFL http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/summer-reading-and-the-nfl/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/summer-reading-and-the-nfl/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 15:12:18 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/summer-reading-and-the-nfl/ A library patron discusses using the library including meeting NFL players during the summer reading program’s Score Big with Express Yourself events.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/18/summer-reading-and-the-nfl/feed/ A library patron discusses using the library including meeting NFL players during the summer reading program's Score Big with Express Yourself events. A library patron discusses using the library including meeting NFL players during the summer reading program's Score Big with Express Yourself events. bpl, summer reading, nfl, No No A Place to Study and Learn http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/a-place-to-study-and-learn/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/a-place-to-study-and-learn/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 15:29:43 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/a-place-to-study-and-learn/ A library patron discusses using the library services for tutoring.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/a-place-to-study-and-learn/feed/ A library patron discusses using the library services for tutoring. A library patron discusses using the library services for tutoring. bpl, patron comments, study, learn, No No Hanging Out At The Library http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/hanging-out-at-the-library/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/hanging-out-at-the-library/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 15:26:35 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/hanging-out-at-the-library/ A young library patron discusses using the library.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/hanging-out-at-the-library/feed/ A young library patron discusses using the library. A young library patron discusses using the library. avondale, patron, comments, bpl, No No Interview with Gwendolyn B. Guster Welch: On Digital Collections http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/interview-with-gwendolyn-b-guster-welch-on-digital-collections/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/interview-with-gwendolyn-b-guster-welch-on-digital-collections/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 15:22:21 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/interview-with-gwendolyn-b-guster-welch-on-digital-collections/ Library Board President Gwendolyn Guster Welch discusses using the Birmingham Public Library’s Digital Collections.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/interview-with-gwendolyn-b-guster-welch-on-digital-collections/feed/ Library Board President Gwendolyn Guster Welch discusses using the Birmingham Public Library's Digital Collections. Library Board President Gwendolyn Guster Welch discusses using the Birmingham Public Library's Digital Collections. gwendolyn welch, digital collections, bpl, No No Interview with Ann Gilbert http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/interview-with-ann-gilbert/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/interview-with-ann-gilbert/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 15:18:17 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/interview-with-ann-gilbert/ Ann Gilbert, a local genealogist, discusses using the library databases, census records, and book resources.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/interview-with-ann-gilbert/feed/ Ann Gilbert, a local genealogist, discusses using the library databases, census records, and book resources. Ann Gilbert, a local genealogist, discusses using the library databases, census records, and book resources. anngilbert, onlineresearch, heritagequest, bpl, databases, No No Comments on the Library Staff http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/comments-on-the-library-staff/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/comments-on-the-library-staff/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 15:10:53 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/comments-on-the-library-staff/ A library patron discusses using the library.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/comments-on-the-library-staff/feed/ A library patron discusses using the library. A library patron discusses using the library. library, staff, bpl, No No Interview with Gwendolyn B. Guster Welch: The Online Catalog http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/interview-with-gwendolyn-b-guster-welch-the-online-catalog/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/interview-with-gwendolyn-b-guster-welch-the-online-catalog/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 15:06:03 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/interview-with-gwendolyn-b-guster-welch-the-online-catalog/ Library Board President Gwendolyn Guster Welch discusses using the online catalog.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/interview-with-gwendolyn-b-guster-welch-the-online-catalog/feed/ Library Board President Gwendolyn Guster Welch discusses using the online catalog. Library Board President Gwendolyn Guster Welch discusses using the online catalog. online catalog, library, bpl, No No It’s My Home Away From Home http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/its-my-home-away-from-home/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/its-my-home-away-from-home/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 15:01:05 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/its-my-home-away-from-home/ A library patron discusses using the library.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/its-my-home-away-from-home/feed/ A library patron discusses using the library. A library patron discusses using the library. library, patrons, bpl, No No An Avid User http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/an-avid-user/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/an-avid-user/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 14:51:39 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/an-avid-user/ A library patron discusses using the library and the public access computers.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/an-avid-user/feed/ A library patron discusses using the library and the public access computers. A library patron discusses using the library and the public access computers. library, patron, computers, No No Making the Most of Library Databases http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/making-the-most-of-library-databases/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/making-the-most-of-library-databases/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 14:41:58 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/making-the-most-of-library-databases/ This video covers how to get started with using these databases to access reliable and up-to-date information.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/05/12/making-the-most-of-library-databases/feed/ This video covers how to get started with using these databases to access reliable and up-to-date information. This video covers how to get started with using these databases to access reliable and up-to-date information. library, databases, bpl, No No An Interview with a Local Teacher http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/19/an-interview-with-a-local-teacher/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/19/an-interview-with-a-local-teacher/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:47:37 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/19/an-interview-with-a-local-teacher/ A local teacher discusses the use of the Birmingham Public Library for her students.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/19/an-interview-with-a-local-teacher/feed/ A local teacher discusses the use of the Birmingham Public Library for her students. A local teacher discusses the use of the Birmingham Public Library for her students. interview, bpl, local, teacher, No No Alabama Legal Forms http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/19/alabama-legal-forms/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/19/alabama-legal-forms/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:36:11 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/19/alabama-legal-forms/ Tutorial on the Alabama Legal Forms Database.

This database provides a wide selection of Alabama legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also included is a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen’s language.

Visit www.bplonline.org for more information.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/19/alabama-legal-forms/feed/ Tutorial on the Alabama Legal Forms Database. This database provides a wide selection of Alabama legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate ... Tutorial on the Alabama Legal Forms Database. This database provides a wide selection of Alabama legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also included is a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen's language. Visit www.bplonline.org for more information. alabama, legalforms, bpl, database, No No Learning Express Library: ASVAB http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/19/learning-express-library-asvab/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/19/learning-express-library-asvab/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:23:42 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/19/learning-express-library-asvab/ Tutorial for Learning Express Library focusing on ASVAB.

Learning Express Library offers skill-building and test preparation materials for standardized tests. Interactive practice exams based on official exams. Scoring and analysis of practice test responses. Basic skills, college preparatory, civil service, GED, and some specific careers.

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/19/learning-express-library-asvab/feed/ Tutorial for Learning Express Library focusing on ASVAB. Learning Express Library offers skill-building and test preparation materials for standardized tests. Interactive practice exams based on official ... Tutorial for Learning Express Library focusing on ASVAB. Learning Express Library offers skill-building and test preparation materials for standardized tests. Interactive practice exams based on official exams. Scoring and analysis of practice test responses. Basic skills, college preparatory, civil service, GED, and some specific careers. tutorial, asvab, database, bpl, No No James Sanders interviewed by John Klima http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/08/james-sanders-interviewed-by-john-klima/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/08/james-sanders-interviewed-by-john-klima/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:20:06 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/08/james-sanders-interviewed-by-john-klima/ James Sanders interviewed by John Klima, author of Willie’s Boys, on September 28, 2009 at Birmingham Public Library.

“Jake” Sanders describes his experiences as a baseball player in the Negro leagues.

Recorded in conjunction with the, “Pride and Passion: The African- American Baseball Experience” exhibition hosted by Birmingham Public Library from May 1, 2010 through June 11, 2010.

The traveling exhibition is composed of colorful freestanding panels featuring photographs of teams, players, original documents, and artifacts in the collections of The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and other institutions and collections across the U.S. The Birmingham Public Library is sponsoring free programs and other events for the public in connection with the exhibition. Contact 205-226-3742 or visit www.bplonline.org for more information.

Links:

Birmingham Public Library - www.bplonline.org

John Klima - www.klimaink.com

Recorded by Hunter Murphy

Editing and Post Production by Richard Manoske

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/08/james-sanders-interviewed-by-john-klima/feed/ James Sanders interviewed by John Klima, author of Willie’s Boys, on September 28, 2009 at Birmingham Public Library. “Jake” Sanders describes his experiences as a .. James Sanders interviewed by John Klima, author of Willie’s Boys, on September 28, 2009 at Birmingham Public Library. “Jake” Sanders describes his experiences as a baseball player in the Negro leagues. Recorded in conjunction with the, “Pride and Passion: The African- American Baseball Experience” exhibition hosted by Birmingham Public Library from May 1, 2010 through June 11, 2010. The traveling exhibition is composed of colorful freestanding panels featuring photographs of teams, players, original documents, and artifacts in the collections of The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and other institutions and collections across the U.S. The Birmingham Public Library is sponsoring free programs and other events for the public in connection with the exhibition. Contact 205-226-3742 or visit www.bplonline.org for more information. Links: Birmingham Public Library - www.bplonline.org John Klima - www.klimaink.com Recorded by Hunter Murphy Editing and Post Production by Richard Manosk interviews baseball, No No 9:33 Sam Bruner interviewed by John Klima http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/08/sam-bruner-interviewed-by-john-klima/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/08/sam-bruner-interviewed-by-john-klima/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:17:43 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/08/sam-bruner-interviewed-by-john-klima/ Sam Bruner interviewed by John Klima, author of Willie’s Boys, on September 28, 2009 at Birmingham Public Library.

Sam Bruner recounts his experiences as a baseball player in the Negro leagues. Recorded in conjunction with the, “Pride and Passion: The African- American Baseball Experience” exhibition hosted by Birmingham Public Library from May 1, 2010 through June 11, 2010.

The traveling exhibition is composed of colorful freestanding panels featuring photographs of teams, players, original documents, and artifacts in the collections of The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and other institutions and collections across the U.S. The Birmingham Public Library is sponsoring free programs and other events for the public in connection with the exhibition.

Contact 205-226-3742 or visit www.bplonline.org for more information.

Links:

 Birmingham Public Library - www.bplonline.org

 John Klima - www.klimaink.com

Recorded by Hunter Murphy

Editing and Post Production by Richard Manoske

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/08/sam-bruner-interviewed-by-john-klima/feed/ Sam Bruner interviewed by John Klima, author of Willie’s Boys, on September 28, 2009 at Birmingham Public Library. Sam Bruner recounts his experiences as a .. Sam Bruner interviewed by John Klima, author of Willie’s Boys, on September 28, 2009 at Birmingham Public Library. Sam Bruner recounts his experiences as a baseball player in the Negro leagues. Recorded in conjunction with the, “Pride and Passion: The African- American Baseball Experience” exhibition hosted by Birmingham Public Library from May 1, 2010 through June 11, 2010. The traveling exhibition is composed of colorful freestanding panels featuring photographs of teams, players, original documents, and artifacts in the collections of The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and other institutions and collections across the U.S. The Birmingham Public Library is sponsoring free programs and other events for the public in connection with the exhibition. Contact 205-226-3742 or visit www.bplonline.org for more information. Links:  Birmingham Public Library - www.bplonline.org  John Klima - www.klimaink.com Recorded by Hunter Murphy Editing and Post Production by Richard Manosk interviews baseball, No No 11:38 Oliver Ferguson interviewed by John Klima http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/08/oliver-ferguson-interviewed-by-john-klima/ http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/08/oliver-ferguson-interviewed-by-john-klima/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:15:09 +0000 bpl Uncategorized http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/08/oliver-ferguson-interviewed-by-john-klima/ Oliver Ferguson interviewed by John Klima, author of Willie’s Boys, on September 28, 2009 at Birmingham Public Library.

Oliver Ferguson recounts his experiences as a baseball player in the Negro leagues.

Recorded in conjunction with the, “Pride and Passion: The African- American Baseball Experience” exhibition hosted by Birmingham Public Library from May 1, 2010 through June 11, 2010. The traveling exhibition is composed of colorful freestanding panels featuring photographs of teams, players, original documents, and artifacts in the collections of The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and other institutions and collections across the U.S.

The Birmingham Public Library is sponsoring free programs and other events for the public in connection with the exhibition. Contact 205-226-3742 or visit www.bplonline.org for more information.

Links:

Birmingham Public Library - www.bplonline.org  

John Klima - www.klimaink.com

Recorded by Hunter Murphy

Editing and Post Production by Richard Manoske

]]> http://bpl.podbean.com/2010/04/08/oliver-ferguson-interviewed-by-john-klima/feed/ Oliver Ferguson interviewed by John Klima, author of Willie’s Boys, on September 28, 2009 at Birmingham Public Library. Oliver Ferguson recounts his experiences as a .. Oliver Ferguson interviewed by John Klima, author of Willie’s Boys, on September 28, 2009 at Birmingham Public Library. Oliver Ferguson recounts his experiences as a baseball player in the Negro leagues. Recorded in conjunction with the, “Pride and Passion: The African- American Baseball Experience” exhibition hosted by Birmingham Public Library from May 1, 2010 through June 11, 2010. The traveling exhibition is composed of colorful freestanding panels featuring photographs of teams, players, original documents, and artifacts in the collections of The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and other institutions and collections across the U.S. The Birmingham Public Library is sponsoring free programs and other events for the public in connection with the exhibition. Contact 205-226-3742 or visit www.bplonline.org for more information. Links: Birmingham Public Library - www.bplonline.org   John Klima - www.klimaink.com Recorded by Hunter Murphy Editing and Post Production by Richard Manosk interviews baseball, No No 18:15