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Shelf Help Podcast Episode 14: Graphic Novels

In episode 14 of Shelf Help44 reference librarian Justin Termini and reference cataloging librarian Stephanie Smith discuss MHLs collection of graphic novels for adults Hear about a variety of graphic novels available to borrow44 the history of the collection44 and ideas for people whove never read a graphic novel but might want to Hint theyre not…

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Shelf Help Podcast Episode 13

In this episode of MHL's Shelf Help, Teen Services & Reference Librarian Anna Tschetter and Cataloging & Reference Librarian Stephanie Smith discuss MHL's board game and jigsaw puzzle collection. Listen to find out the 10 most-borrowed board games, where to get board game suggestions, and more.

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Shelf Help Podcast Episode 12

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a reference librarian is like? Listen in as reference librarians Justin Termini and Stephanie Smith discuss a typical shift at the reference desk, from microfilm to Microsoft Office.

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The Addison at 90: Explore the Archives with Gordon Wilkins

Join Gordon Wilkins, the Addison’s Robert M. Walker Associate Curator of American Art, to explore what the Addison Gallery of American Art’s rich archives can reveal about the museum’s collection, history, and relationship with artists. A collaboration of Memorial Hall Library and the Addison Gallery of American Art on the campus of Phillips Academy.

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Shelf Help Podcast Episode 11

Reference & local history librarian, Stephanie Aude, and reference & cataloging librarian, Stephanie Smith, discuss MHL's genealogy club, as well as the challenges of genealogical research on people whose neighborhoods were destroyed, either as part of urban renewal or as part of a government project, such as the construction of the Quabbin Reservoir.

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Greenscapes Grow for the Future: Gardening with Hydrology

Learn about how development and the climate crisis have impacted our local water cycle44 and what you can do to restore it in your own backyard through this Greenscapes Coalition presentation by Ipswich River Watershed Outreach Manager44 Rachel Schneider The ingenious water works of a riparian forest have been largely outed44 not only by hard top44 but…

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Shelf Help Podcast Episode 9

10Systems librarian Theo Kontos and cataloging reference librarian Stephanie Smith discuss technology in the library44 including the Makerspace44 with a focus on privacy and technology How does the library protect patron privacy What can each of us do when online to protect our data From password managers to twofactor authentication and beyond44 join us for this…

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