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[From Volunteering to Librarianship: Emily Akers' Library Odyssey]
Audio recording of an interview with Emily Akers as she shares her fascinating journey into the world of libraries. Starting in 12th grade with volunteer work at a public library, Emily's passion for libraries grew through roles such as Teen Advisory Board member and paid employee at the Fruitvale Public Library in Florida. Explore what inspired her to pursue librarianship and how she landed at UNT.
Date:
May 24, 2023
Creator:
Akers, Emily & Wilson, Sara
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Navigating Libraries: Rebecca Barham's Professional Odyssey]
The intriguing narrative of Rebecca Barham's library career as she shares her insights with interviewer Sara Wilson. From the origins of her library journey to the motivating factors that guided her career choices, Rebecca discusses the twists and turns that shaped her professional trajectory.
Date:
October 3, 2023
Creator:
Barham, Rebecca & Wilson, Sara
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Harmony in Libraries: Pilar Baskett's Journey from Student Worker to Librarian]
Audio recording of an interview with Pilar Baskett as she tells the intriguing story of her librarian career. Starting as a student worker at Texas State University, Pilar shares her experiences of transitioning into a full-time role at Texas A & M University's reference desk in the special collections department. Dive into Pilar's academic journey, including her pursuit of the music library science program at UNT, and discover the harmonious blend of student and employee life at UNT Libraries.
Date:
April 24, 2023
Creator:
Baskett, Pilar & Wilson, Sara
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Discussion about Rabha language documentation activities
Group discussion about ongoing language documentation activities in the Rabha community.
Date:
June 3, 2023
Creator:
Basumatary, Prafulla
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of Baikho festival and rituals
Biswanath Rabha Tara describes the origin, significance, and rituals of the Baikho festival. This festival celebrates the agricultural practices of the Rabha community. Rituals offer prayers to the goddess Baikho for growth and an abundant harvest.
Date:
May 13, 2023
Creator:
Basumatary, Prafulla & Rabha, Subhash
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Baikho ritual chants and traditional narratives
Jontri Cherenga performs chants used in rituals of the Baikho festival and tells traditional narratives. The Baikho festival celebrates the agricultural practices of the Rabha community.
Date:
May 14, 2023
Creator:
Basumatary, Prafulla & Rabha, Subhash
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Traditional narrative 'Bonkukura aru Bidhobar lora' and conversation about documenting Rabha
Prakash Rabha tells a traditional narrative about a widow's son who catches a sparrow in the field while cultivating jhum. He releases the sparrow because she promised to offer her to him her daughter. Then he describes ongoing efforts to document the Rabha language.
Date:
May 13, 2023
Creator:
Basumatary, Prafulla & Rabha, Subhash
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Traditional narratives 'Sabek Sakay' and 'To poidam'
Prakash Rabha tells two traditional narratives. In the first, a queen and her son are punished for killing an elephant. In the second, a mother and son notice a bird pooping in their garden.
Date:
May 13, 2023
Creator:
Basumatary, Prafulla & Rabha, Subhash
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Charting Paths: Sian Brannon's Library Odyssey]
Audio recording of an interview with Sian Brannon as she shares her journey into the world of libraries. Join Sara Wilson in exploring the beginnings of Sian's library career, the motivations that led her down this path, and the experiences that shaped her professional trajectory.
Date:
July 20, 2023
Creator:
Brannon, Sian & Wilson, Sara
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Harmony in Libraries: Blaine Brubaker's Melodic Career Journey]
Audio recording of an interview with Blaine Brubaker as she shares the harmonious notes of her library career. Beginning with a background in musicology, Blaine takes us through her early days as a student assistant in music cataloging at the music library. This interview provides a melody of experiences, passion for music, and the intersection of knowledge that defines Blaine's remarkable path in the library profession.
Date:
June 13, 2023
Creator:
Brubaker, Blaine A. & Lemons, Justin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Diane Bruxvoort: Navigating the Library Landscape]
Audio recording of an interview with Diane Bruxvoort as she shares the fascinating story of her initiation into the library career. From the beginnings of her journey to the motivations that led her down the library career path, Diane provides valuable insights into her professional growth.
Date:
August 1, 2023
Creator:
Bruxvoort, Diane & Lemons, Justin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Harmony in Libraries: Susannah Cleveland's Melodic Career Tale]
Audio recording of an interview with Susannah Cleveland, as she shares the harmonious narrative of her library career. Starting at the music library, Susannah unfolds the chapters of her professional journey, offering insights into what inspired her to pursue a career in libraries.
Date:
July 20, 2023
Creator:
Cleveland, Susannah & Lemons, Justin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Unveiling Paths: Diane Robson's Library Odyssey]
Audio recording of an interview with with Diane Robson as she unravels the story of her library career. Diane shares the origins of her journey, reflecting on what inspired her to choose the library career path.
Date:
August 23, 2023
Creator:
Diane Robson & Lemons, Justin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Beyond Books: Janelle Foster's Library Career Unveiled]
The fascinating narrative of Janelle Foster's library career in this insightful interview with Sara Wilson. Janelle shares the story of her journey into the world of libraries, exploring the moments that ignited her passion for this profession. Join the conversation as she reflects on her experiences, the evolving landscape of library services, and the unique aspects that have shaped her trajectory.
Date:
September 6, 2023
Creator:
Foster, Janelle & Wilson, Sara
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Nurturing Excellence: Jeff Guintivano's Journey with UNT Libraries]
Audio recording of an interview with Jeff Guintivano. Starting as the Help Desk Manager at UNT Libraries in 2010, Jeff shares his experiences of moving from Arizona to Denton and progressing through various positions. Gain valuable insights into the skills he developed during his tenure and how the library recognized and capitalized on his expertise. Join the conversation as Jeff reflects on his professional growth and contributions to the evolving landscape of UNT Libraries.
Date:
March 29, 2023
Creator:
Guintivano, Jeffrey & Gieringer, Morgan Davis
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about fieldwork in Boro Muolkoi village
Ngultholien Parate, the headman of Boro Muolkoi village, Hrangsuothang Parate, and Zionthar Vankal express enthusiasm and consent to record the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Boro Muolkoi village for research and documentation purposes.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about fieldwork in Huonveng village
Hrangkung Tuolor, president and authority of Huonveng village, expresses enthusiasm and consent to record the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Huonveng village for research and documentation purposes.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about fieldwork in Muolhoi village
Khupzakham Ṭhiek, Chairman of the Ṭhiek Pahnam Association, gives consent to record the Ṭhiek language for research and documentation purpose with the hopes to establish and develop the language. Recorded in Muolhoi village.
Date:
August 21, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about fieldwork in Retzawl village
Thilsinghluo Tuolor, Gaon Bura of Retzawl village, and Robert Pakhuongte, vice president of the Retzawl HSA, express enthusiasm and consent to record the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Retzawl village for research and documentation purposes.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about language attiudes
Ngultholien Parate, the headman of Boro Muolkoi village, along with Zionthar Vankal, Hrangsuothang Parate, and Emmanuel Tuolor, discuss the history of Ṭhiek, the relationship between Ṭhiek and literary Hmar based on folk songs, and the collective opinion that the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Boro Muolkoi village is considered pure.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about migration and Sikpui
Joseph Tuolor and Dartuohau Vankal discuss the migration of the Ṭhiek people. Then, Joseph Tuolor tells the traditional story Siel Sun as told to him by his father and talks briefly about Sikpui and its pronunciation.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Elicitation of affirmative and negative clauses
Vanlal Tluong Bapui, President of the Hmar Literature Society, responds to English prompts in Ṭhiek as part of an elicitation session on affirmative and negative clauses.
Date:
August 21, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Elicitation of domains of language use
Robert Pakhuongte, a male speaker of Ṭhiek from Retzawl village, responds to elicitation questions put forth by Emmanuel Tuolor about the number of houses and the approximate number of Ṭhiek speakers in Retzawl village.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Elicitation of domains of language use
Vanlalzawn Tuolor, a female speaker of Ṭhiek from Huonveng village, gives consent for recording her and briefly shares her life story. She responds to questions about her family, her attitude towards the Ṭhiek language, domains of language use, and her hopes for the future of the language.
Date:
August 18, 2023
Creator:
Infimate, Marina L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library