Checking In, Checking Out

Checking In, Checking Out is a podcast produced by The Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, record live at the library's Trick or Treat Trail on October 30, 2025.

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...

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-01

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, an...

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 pri...

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.

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about Apple's newest product, the Vision Pro. I head over to the Apple store to demo the product and then give my impressions.

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about a November 2023 article for the Brennan Center for Justice entitled "Generative AI in Political Advertising" by Christina LaChapelle and Catherine Tucker.

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we are joined by Josh from Digital Services for an explanation of VPNs - what are they and who needs them?

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about paper, and how with an app for every task under the sun, sometimes a piece of paper is still the best option.