Category Archives: Podcast

Out Loud in the Library-Interview with President Buxton

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The first 2021 podcast episode of Out Loud in the Library is here! Have you listened yet? 

In this episode, I interview President Buxton about what it was like to start his new job during a pandemic, what he sees ahead in 2021 for Durham Tech, and of course what he’s been reading. 

Listen below or find the podcast on Spotify, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you like to listen. 

If you or someone you know is involved in the Durham Tech community and would like to be featured on the podcast please reach out to me at bippleyc@durhamtech.edu. I would love to have you on!

Out Loud in the Library – Read Great Things with Meredith Lewis

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Are you participating in the Read Great Things Challenge? Have you heard of it before? Are you interested in participating next year? Wondering why we started a reading challenge at Durham Tech? 

Learn all these things and more on our last podcast episode of the year! I interview Meredith Lewis, OCC Librarian, and we talk about the reading challenge, why reading can be good for you, and what she is reading right now. 

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Out Loud in the Library- Episode 4 with Jes Dormady

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Hello, hello, hello! A new episode of Out Loud in the Library: A Durham Tech Library Podcast has been published today!

I interviewed Jes Dormady about the Campus Harvest Food Pantry. Listen to the episode to hear how the food pantry has adjusted to Covid-19, what kinds of items are available at the pantry, and the best way to support the important work they are doing. Freezer, anyone?

And, as always, episode transcripts are available on our podbean site. 

And, since you’re already listening to podcasts, head over to the Let’s Chat: Careers and Career Services podcast published by Durham Tech Career Services. They published a ton of episodes in November and created a robust resource for anyone exploring different careers. They interviewed one of my good friends, Erin Holmes, Systems Integration Librarian, so in my totally unbiased opinion that’s the best episode. 

Out Loud in the Library: Episode 3

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This week in Out Loud in the Library I spoke with Charmaine Grafton, President of the Student Government Association.

For all those who have met her, you already know she is a delightful and authentic person. It was a pleasure to get to speak to her and learn about what the SGA is up to this year. They are adapting to the online environment admirably. But, I don’t need to tell you that. You can listen for yourself!

Courtney’s Podcast Recs

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Hello, hello, hello!

If you haven’t heard yet, the Durham Tech Library has started a podcast! It’s called Out Loud in the Library. You can listen and subscribe through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. 

I’m a big podcast listener myself so I thought I would share some of my favorites with you today. Obviously, my podcast is the best one. But once you finish listening to mine I’m sure you’ll want more podcast content. So, listen to episode 2 of Out Loud in the Library below and then continue scrolling for my top three favorite podcasts!

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It’s Election Day!

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Happy Election Day 2020! 

Today is the last day to cast your vote! Join your Durham Tech community and cast your vote if you’re eligible and haven’t already! 

Durham Tech Early Voting pictures and Selfies, including some pens, thumbs up, and celebratory shoes. We voted!

In order to vote today, you’ll need to go to your assigned polling place and can vote until 7:30 p.m.– if you’re in line at 7:30 p.m., no matter how long the line may be, you can cast your ballot. Learn more from the NC State Board of Elections about what to expect when voting on Election Day, including links to download a sample ballot.

No ID is required. 

As a voter, you have rights! Here’s a concise list from Democracy NC about your Voter’s Bill of Rights. (Also available in Spanish.) Remember that voter intimidation is against both state and federal law. Report any instances of voter intimidation to the election official at your polling place 

If you’d like to drop off your Vote-by-Mail/Absentee Ballot in person, you can do so on Election Day at your county’s Board of Elections office by 5:00 p.m. All ballots sent through the mail must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 12. 

Unfortunately, if you have not registered to vote, you can no longer do so, but if you have registered and your name is not found at your polling place, you have the right to complete a provisional ballot. 

Out Loud in the Library: A Durham Tech Library Podcast

The second episode of the Durham Tech Library podcast, Out Loud in the Library is out today! Check out Episode 2: Action Plan with Angela Davis about Durham Tech’s Action Plan for Equity, Inclusivity, and Diversity.