Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library.

In this episode, we talk about YouTube's latest policy shift: blocking the ad blockers.

Tech Bytes #13 - YouTube Ads: Blocking the Ad Blockers

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.

Tech Bytes #38 - Valerie Marshall, Executive Director 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.


Tech Bytes #39 - The Journey of a Library Book: Collection Development

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.

Tech Bytes #40 - The Journey of a Library Book: Materials Services

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.

Tech Bytes #41 - The Journey of a Library Book: Patron Services

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.

Tech Bytes #42 - Library of Things

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 #43 - Digital Equity and Learn-to-Own

In this episode, we introduce the newly re-branded library podcast and share staff recommendations.
https://nmdl.info/staff-recs-01

Episode 01: Staff Picks

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

Episode 02: What's Next?

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/


Episode 03 - Halloween Staff Recommendations

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.

Live on the Trick or Treat Trail

Checking In, Checking Out is the official podcast of Niles-Maine District Library.

With each mini episode, we'll share a little bit of new or useful library-related information. Tune in for staff picks, book talks, technology news and more!

Tech Bytes #13 - YouTube Ads: Blocking the Ad Blockers

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