David Wicai & CCE | Utah Libraries Have You Covered

In this episode we chat with David Wicai, the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement (CCE). CCE and its divisions are the heart and soul of Utah government. David talks about his role in CCE, CCE's nine divisions, and how we serve Utah residents.
Utah Arts & Museums
Utah State Library Division
UServeUtah: Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism
Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
Utah Division of Indian Affairs
Utah Historical Society
Utah STEM Action Center
Utah State Historic Preservation Office
Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission
Originally Recorded: December 2024.
David Wicai - GuestJeri Openshaw - HostJason Powers - Audio Recording Manager

State Librarian Cara Rothman | Utah Libraries Have You Covered

In this episode we chat with Cara Rothman, the Utah State Librarian and Division Director at the Utah State Library. Cara talks about the Utah State Library and Utah's public libraries.
Originally Recorded: December 2024.
Cara Rothman - Guest Jeri Openshaw - HostJason Powers - Audio Recording Manager

Lisa Nelson & the Utah State Library for the Blind | Utah Libraries Have You Covered

In this episode we chat with Lisa Nelson, Program Manager with the Utah State Library Program for the Blind and Disabled and the library services provided to the blind and visually impaired. The Library houses the world's largest braille collection and the largest audiobook collection for the blind. 
Individuals who cannot read or use conventional printed materials as a result of visual or physical limitations, i.e. blind, visual disability, physical disability, and/or reading/learning disability are by law eligible. This also includes persons in private homes, nursing homes, hospitals, schools and other institutions.
Large Print Collection
iBill Currency Reader
Utah Regional Library for the Blind (Serves People)
Multistate Center West (Serves Libraries)
Braille and the Braille E-Reader: Serves 19 States
BARD and the National Library Service
Audiobooks and Audiobook Cartridges: Serves Utah, Wyoming, Alaska, and Montana
Braille Transcribing
Recording Studio, Locally Recorded Books, and Volunteer Readers
Reading Materials for All Age Groups and All Interests
Originally Recorded: November 2024.
Lisa Nelson – GuestJeri Openshaw – HostJason Powers – Audio Recording Manager

Merrily Cannon & Hygge | Utah Libraries Have You Covered

In this episode we chat with Merrily Cannon, Library Development Program Manager with the Utah State Library (USL). Merrily chats about what the Library Development Program provides to Utah’s libraries and hygge, the Danish art of coziness.
Originally Recorded: November 2024.
Merrily Cannon – Guest Jeri Openshaw – HostJason Powers – Audio Recording Manager

Adam Rushforth & the DSBVI | Utah Libraries Have You Covered

In this episode we chat with Adam Rushforth, Training & Adjustment Services Coordinator with the Utah Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the services provided to the blind and visually impaired.
Originally Recorded: October 2024.
Adam Rushforth – Guest Jeri Openshaw – HostJason Powers – Audio Recording Manager