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 #30 - Listening to the Eclipse

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 #31 - Podcast Transcriptions

Tech Bytes #35 - AI and Smartphones

Tech Bytes #36 - New Resources Roundup

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


Tech Bytes #37 - Google Notebook LM & Telehealth in the Library

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

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

With each mini episode, we'll share a little bit of new or useful technology information that we have learned while serving patrons at the Digital Services tech desk.

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