The Untitled Library Podcast Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:57:32 -0500 https://theuntitledlibrarypodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Untitled Library Podcast yes c840ed2c-73f5-5d97-bd4c-3559f465eb90 Brad episodic false The official podcast of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Libraries.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Brad https://storage.buzzsprout.com/truchxxr5ag28cfx0e4pj6od68mc?.jpg The Untitled Library Podcast Talking with Information Systems Librarian Matt Sonnenberg Talking with Information Systems Librarian Matt Sonnenberg I sit down with information systems librarian Matt Sonnenberg. Matt is an alum of UWSP, where he majored in History and Broadfield Social Science and was a member of the track and field team. Currently, in addition to his library position, he is also a throws coach for the Track and Field team. We discuss growing up in central Wisconsin, his path to librarianship, and the role athletics has played in his life.


Music: "Having an Average Weekend," by Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet

]]> I sit down with information systems librarian Matt Sonnenberg. Matt is an alum of UWSP, where he majored in History and Broadfield Social Science and was a member of the track and field team. Currently, in addition to his library position, he is also a throws coach for the Track and Field team. We discuss growing up in central Wisconsin, his path to librarianship, and the role athletics has played in his life.


Music: "Having an Average Weekend," by Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet

]]> Brad Buzzsprout-18337478 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 3084 2 4 full false Interview with Collection Development Librarian Laurie Petri Interview with Collection Development Librarian Laurie Petri Laurie worked as librarian at the Marshfield campus for almost 22 years before accepting her new position and moving down to the Stevens Point campus. In today’s episode we discuss Laurie’s love of reading, her path to librarianship, and a few of her hobbies. 

]]> Laurie worked as librarian at the Marshfield campus for almost 22 years before accepting her new position and moving down to the Stevens Point campus. In today’s episode we discuss Laurie’s love of reading, her path to librarianship, and a few of her hobbies. 

]]> Brad Buzzsprout-18127026 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0600 1926 2 3 full false Interview with Dave Dettman - Instruction Program Coordinator Librarian Interview with Dave Dettman - Instruction Program Coordinator Librarian Dave talks about growing up in the shadow of Lambeau Field, library instruction, and pool hustling.


Music: "Having an Average Weekend," by Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet

]]> Dave talks about growing up in the shadow of Lambeau Field, library instruction, and pool hustling.


Music: "Having an Average Weekend," by Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet

]]> Brad Buzzsprout-17791062 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 3166 2 2 full false Understanding Interlibrary Loan with Darcy Hannon-McFarland Understanding Interlibrary Loan with Darcy Hannon-McFarland Today we’re going to do a deep dive into interlibrary loan. First, we’re going to get to know Darcy a little more. Then, learn what ILL is, how to use it, and how the process of finding resources works. You’ll be introduced to some ILL jargon and taken down a couple rabbit holes, but we think you’ll enjoy the ride.

]]> Today we’re going to do a deep dive into interlibrary loan. First, we’re going to get to know Darcy a little more. Then, learn what ILL is, how to use it, and how the process of finding resources works. You’ll be introduced to some ILL jargon and taken down a couple rabbit holes, but we think you’ll enjoy the ride.

]]> Brad Buzzsprout-16112989 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 2159 2 1 full false Interview with Reference Librarian Troy Espe Interview with Reference Librarian Troy Espe Today we are lucky enough to talk with Troy Espe. Troy is the coordinator of Interlibrary Loan and reference and has worked for the UWSP Libraries for over 11 years. Our conversation covers everything from growing up in Minnesota, to attending UW Madison for Graduate school, to Troy’s journey of changing professions, and everything in between. 

]]> Today we are lucky enough to talk with Troy Espe. Troy is the coordinator of Interlibrary Loan and reference and has worked for the UWSP Libraries for over 11 years. Our conversation covers everything from growing up in Minnesota, to attending UW Madison for Graduate school, to Troy’s journey of changing professions, and everything in between. 

]]> Brad Buzzsprout-16011767 Mon, 05 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500 2168 1 8 full false Into the Void - A Review of the Seinfeld Episode "The Library" Into the Void - A Review of the Seinfeld Episode "The Library" Brad and Shane discuss how Mr. Bookman and libraries are portrayed in the Seinfeld episode, "The Library."

]]> Brad and Shane discuss how Mr. Bookman and libraries are portrayed in the Seinfeld episode, "The Library."

]]> Brad Buzzsprout-16014338 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1325 1 7 full false Stevens Point: A Poetic Place with Freesia McKee Stevens Point: A Poetic Place with Freesia McKee Shane, Nerissa, and Freesia sit down to talk poetry in Stevens Point. They discuss what makes a place poetic (or not poetic), Allen Ginsberg's visit to UWSP, strategies for teaching poetry, and poetry events on campus and in the community. To round out the episode each participant shares a poem.

]]> Shane, Nerissa, and Freesia sit down to talk poetry in Stevens Point. They discuss what makes a place poetic (or not poetic), Allen Ginsberg's visit to UWSP, strategies for teaching poetry, and poetry events on campus and in the community. To round out the episode each participant shares a poem.

]]> Brad Buzzsprout-16836105 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500 4330 1 6 full false Interview with Cataloger Yan Liao Interview with Cataloger Yan Liao Yan is the cataloging librarian and has worked for the UWSP Libraries for over 21 years. During this conversation we learn about Yan’s early years in China, the path she followed, which led her to Stevens Point, and what her career in Stevens Point has been like. I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I enjoyed learning more about Yan! 

]]> Yan is the cataloging librarian and has worked for the UWSP Libraries for over 21 years. During this conversation we learn about Yan’s early years in China, the path she followed, which led her to Stevens Point, and what her career in Stevens Point has been like. I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I enjoyed learning more about Yan! 

]]> Brad Buzzsprout-15979932 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1364 1 5 full false The 90FM Trivia Contest with Jim Oliva and Shaun Przybylski The 90FM Trivia Contest with Jim Oliva and Shaun Przybylski Our topic today is Trivia. But we’re not talking about just any trivia, we are talking about the event that is billed as the World’s Largest Trivia Contest. Trivia is a 54 hour marathon presented annually by 90FM to raise funds for the UWSP radio station. And, in just one month, Trivia 55: No Limit will commence.

Brad Casselberry, Shaun Przybylski, and Jim Oliva discuss the history, evolution, and future of the contest.

]]> Our topic today is Trivia. But we’re not talking about just any trivia, we are talking about the event that is billed as the World’s Largest Trivia Contest. Trivia is a 54 hour marathon presented annually by 90FM to raise funds for the UWSP radio station. And, in just one month, Trivia 55: No Limit will commence.

Brad Casselberry, Shaun Przybylski, and Jim Oliva discuss the history, evolution, and future of the contest.

]]> Brad Buzzsprout-16576649 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500 7704 1 4 full false Interview with Director Mindy King Interview with Director Mindy King Brad Casselberry interviews library director Mindy King. In the interview they discuss Mindy's childhood, the path she took on the way to becoming a librarian, what the job of academic library director looks like, and how she unwinds in her free time. 

]]> Brad Casselberry interviews library director Mindy King. In the interview they discuss Mindy's childhood, the path she took on the way to becoming a librarian, what the job of academic library director looks like, and how she unwinds in her free time. 

]]> Brad Buzzsprout-15910692 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0600 1438 1 3 full false Gaming in Libraries Gaming in Libraries Host Brad Casselberry is joined by Shane, Carrie and Katie to discuss gaming in academic libraries. The group discusses the library’s game collection, the archives’ historic video game collection, and explain how to access them. They also talk about reasons academic libraries may maintain gaming collections and consider if it is appropriate. The episode concludes with everyone sharing what their favorite games are, and why. 

]]> Host Brad Casselberry is joined by Shane, Carrie and Katie to discuss gaming in academic libraries. The group discusses the library’s game collection, the archives’ historic video game collection, and explain how to access them. They also talk about reasons academic libraries may maintain gaming collections and consider if it is appropriate. The episode concludes with everyone sharing what their favorite games are, and why. 

]]> Brad Buzzsprout-15910676 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0600 1914 1 2 full false Introduction to UWSP Libraries Podcast Introduction to UWSP Libraries Podcast Host Brad Casselberry is joined by Shane Olsen and Nerissa Nelson to introduce listeners to The Untitled Library Podcast, the official podcast of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Libraries. The group discusses future episode topics, their favorite call numbers and librarian portrayals in media, and discuss which book genres best represent their personalities.

]]> Host Brad Casselberry is joined by Shane Olsen and Nerissa Nelson to introduce listeners to The Untitled Library Podcast, the official podcast of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Libraries. The group discusses future episode topics, their favorite call numbers and librarian portrayals in media, and discuss which book genres best represent their personalities.

]]> Brad Buzzsprout-15910632 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600 1725 1 1 full false