{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F505d211c-608b-4b2f-8ac0-512c9eb0a6e6","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"FM #248 Franklin Public Library Staff Talk Virtual Svcs","description":"FM #248 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 248 in the series.\n\nThis session of the radio show shares my conversation with the entire Franklin Public Library staff. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the \u2018social distancing\u2019 requirements of this pandemic period.\n\nWe talk about how the Library has become virtual continuing to provide services. I learned that in addition to the Library page, Facebook, and Instagram, they also have a TikTok and YouTube presence.\n\nThere are 75 databases that are online and available to us. Virtual storytelling, 2 minute book reviews, scavenger hunts, and the re-introduction of \u201cdoggie tales\u201d scheduled for a virtual event are among the topics covered.\n\nThe Library is so much more than the 4 walls (really more than 4 anyway) as the services and resources they provide online we become aware of and can utilize during this period (and beyond).\n\nMany of the online resources are available with your library card and pin. If you don\u2019t have one, you can apply for a virtual one which will be good for 6 months.\n\nThe recording runs about 40 minutes, so let\u2019s listen to my conversation with Felicia and all the librarians\n\n--------------\n\nFranklin Public Library page https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library\nTwitter account https://twitter.com/FrkPublicLib\nYouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAzwQ_NxELskMbJw1yWMpjQ/featured\nFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibrary/\nInstagram account https://www.instagram.com/franklinpubliclibrary/\n\nWe are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).\n\nThis podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.\n\nHow can you help?\n - If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors\n - If you don't like something here, please let me know\n\nThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.\n\nFor additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/\n\nIf you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com\n\nThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group \"East of Shirley\". The piece is titled \"Ernesto, manana\" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.\n\nI hope you enjoy!\n------------------\n\nYou can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in \"podcasts\" for \"Franklin Matters\"","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://shersteve.hipcast.com/albumart/1036_itunes_1612724907.jpg"}