Niles-maine District Library

Checking In, Checking Out is a podcast produced by The Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we share staff recommendations for Halloween books and movies. To check out or place a hold on the titles discussed in this episode: https://nmdl.info/staff-recs-02 The music used at the beginning of this episode is a song called "Halloween Dancing Skeletons" by Greg Kirkelie and it is used under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

Checking In, Checking Out is a podcast produced by The Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about What’s Next?, a service that allows library users to get book recommendations from librarians based on their reading preferences. https://nmdl.info/whats-next

In this episode, we introduce the newly re-branded library podcast and share staff recommendations. https://nmdl.info/staff-recs

In this episode, we discuss an exciting opportunity to grow your digital skills and get connected at Niles-Maine District Library. https://www.nileslibrary.org/learn-to-own

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library about technology news and useful technology tips. In this episode, we discuss the Library’s newly rebranded Library of Things.

In this episode, the last part of a mini series on the Journey of a Library book, we talk to Georgia, Patron Services Assistant Supervisor at Niles-Maine District Library about the role that her department plays in getting the book into a reader’s hands.

In this episode, part of a mini series on the Journey of a Library book, we discuss the cataloging process with Elbert, Materials Services Assistant at Niles-Maine District Library.

In this episode, part of a mini series on the Journey of a Library book, we discuss the collection development process with Youth Services L:ibrarian, Cate.

In this episode, we talk to Valerie Marshall, Executive Director of Niles-Maine District Library, to look back at her first year in that position and plans for the Library in 2025 and beyond.

In this episode, we discuss Google’s new NotebookLM tool and a new Telehealth Booth at Waukegan Public Library.

Tech Bytes #35 - AI and Smartphones by Niles-Maine District Library

Tech Bytes #36 - New Resources Roundup by Niles-Maine District Library

In this episode, we take a look at Treehouse, an electronic resource for Niles-Maine cardholders who are interested in learning to code.

In this episode, we get an update on the Affordable Connectivity Program, and look at what people who used it can expect now that it has gone away.

In this episode, we take a look at the history of the technology used to provide Talking Books for people who are unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability. We also learn about the process for a patron to sign up for this program.

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about podcast transcriptions - how we make and share them.

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about the Light Sound Project and we listen to the audio of the April 8, 2024 Total Eclipse.

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about Kanopy, a movie and TV streaming resource from the public library, and an article on Indie Wire, which praises it as a streaming platform with staying power. Transcript: [Music - Tech Bytes theme] Hi, and welcome back to Tech Bytes. I’m your host, Todd, and today, we’re talking about the library-exclusive video streaming app Kanopy. I’ve said many times that I think that Kanopy is the one of the best resources that are available from the public library. This week, I saw an article on Indie Wire, a film industry website, that also calls Kanopy a “hidden gem” and “the best kept secret” of the streaming industry. In a moment, we’ll be back to talk about just how Kanopy great is, and why Brian Welk of Indie Wire, sees Kanopy as a streaming platform that has staying power, even while many of its competitors are being consolidated into each other. [Music - Tech Bytes

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about Permission Slip, an app from Consumer Reports which empowers users to take back control of their online personal information. Transcript: [Music - Tech Bytes theme] Hi, and welcome back to Tech Bytes. I’m your host, Todd, and today, we’re talking about privacy. Specifically: what happens with your personal data on the Internet? In my experience, a lot of conversations that I’ve had on this subject end with someone saying, ‘well, my information is already out there, so does it really matter?’ And the answer to that question is: Yes! A new app called Permission Slip, from Consumer Reports, is here to help and give control back to users to decide what happens with their personal information. In a moment, we’ll get into what this app actually does for consumers. [Music - Tech Bytes theme] Ok, we’re back, and we’re talking about Permission Slip. This app, from Consu

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this special episode, members of the community and attendees of Maker Fest 2024 try podcasting, and see what it is like to record their voices and stories.