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Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about new electronic resources available at Niles-Maine District Library.

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about making a podcast at the Library. Near the end of the episode, four Library patrons try their hand at podcasting during a Podcasting Essentials library program.

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about the options and roadblocks for printing from a mobile device at the Library.

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about the differences between using Google Docs and Microsoft Word in the public library.

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk the dreaded "Your device is running out of storage" notification. What it means, and what you can do about it.

Tech Bytes is a technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal program that assists low-income houses get connected.

Tech Bytes is a brand new technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we take a break from talking about some of the new, ground-breaking technology and tech issues and talk about analog technology at the Library.

Tech Bytes is a brand new technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about AI Chatbots. What are they? What are they useful for? What should you know before using them?

Tech Bytes is a brand new technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. In this episode, we talk about Computer Security Tips with our resident expert, Josh from Digital Services and IT. Josh’s Computer Security programs are the most popular technology programs we offer at Niles-Maine District Library.

Welcome to Tech Bytes - a brand new technology podcast, produced by the Digital Services department at Niles-Maine District Library. This week, we discuss an applicationof artificial intelligence that you may already be using with out knowing it!

Welcome back! This episode was recorded at Maker Fest on February 25, 2023. Hear from the makers about what they make and how they got started. We will also be hearing from you! Attendees of all ages came and visited our podcast station and told us what they liked about Maker Fest, the library, and whatever else they felt like talking about.

This week, Carleigh welcomes back Youth Librarian Rosie Camargo to the podcast. Rosie tells us about the holiday Dia de los Muertos, the traditions that go along with it, and some resources you can find to learn more. This is also our first dual language episode! You can hear this interview in English in the first half, and Spanish in the second half! Videos: Day of the Dead Video: https://tinyurl.com/MonarchDayoftheDead PBS video: https://tinyurl.com/DayoftheDeadSchoolShort Books: Our Day of the Dead Celbration by Ana Aranda: https://tinyurl.com/OurDayoftheDeadCelebration Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras by Duncan Tonatiuh: https://tinyurl.com/FunnyBonesNMDL Dia de Los Muertos by Hannah Eliot: https://tinyurl.com/DiadelosMuertosNMDL Programs: 2-6 year olds: https://nmdl.libnet.info/event/6873545 7-12 Grade: https://nmdl.libnet.info/event/6810179 We welcome your comments and feedback - please send to ditgitalservices@nileslibrary.org.

For episode two in our grief series, Carleigh talks to Christina Marfice. Christina has participated as both a "partier" and a host with The Dinner Party, and she tells us about her experiences doing both. Links: @cookingthroughgrief - https://www.instagram.com/cookingthroughgrief Tiny Beautiful Things: https://tinyurl.com/TinyBeautifulThingsNiles Terrible Thanks for Asking - https://ttfa.org/ Nora McInerny's Books: https://tinyurl.com/NoraMcInernyAmazon Last Day - https://lemonadamedia.com/show/lastday/ Music: "Meditation On Love" by Kirk Osamayo is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode We welcome your comments and feedback - please send to ditgitalservices@nileslibrary.org.

Surprise! This month The Library Scoop will be giving you not one, but four episodes! We are kicking off our October series by talking to Aggie Fitch, the Communications Manager of the Dinner Party. The Dinner Party's mission is "To transform some of our hardest conversations and most isolating experiences into sources of community support, candid conversation, and forward movement using the age old practices of gathering and breaking bread". Aggie and Carleigh talk about the history of the organization and where it will be going from here. Links: The Dinner Party: www.thedinnerparty.org Dinner Party Tables & Host Training: https://connect.thedinnerparty.org/ Buddy System: https://www.thedinnerparty.org/buddysystem If You Know Someone in Crisis Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). You can also contact the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services provide 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

On this month's episode of The Library Scoop, Carleigh talks to fellow Digital Services team member Ruth Schuster. Ruth tells us about her experiences working in different types of libraries and how Niles-Maine District Library has changed in her 23 years of working here. Links: Press Reader: https://www.pressreader.com/catalog LinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/nileslibrary We welcome your comments and feedback - please send to ditgitalservices@nileslibrary.org.

On this month's episode of The Library Scoop, Carleigh talks to author Alina Rubin about her first novel "A Girl With a Knife". She talks about the creative writing process, as well as books and resources she recommends. Links: "A Girl With a Knife" At Niles-Maine District Library: https://tinyurl.com/AGirlWithAKnifeLibrary On Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/AGirlWithAKnifeAmazon Creative Writing Resources: Creative Writing Club: https://tinyurl.com/NilesCreativeWritingClub "On Writing" by Stephen King: https://tinyurl.com/OnWritingSK "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk: https://tinyurl.com/elementsofstyleWS Other recommendations not in our catalog: -"Polish your Prose" by Harmony Kent -"Save the Cat! Writes a Novel" by Jessica Brody We welcome your comments and feedback - please send to ditgitalservices@nileslibrary.org.

On this month's episode of The Library Scoop, Carleigh talks to actor Sean Giambrone (The Goldbergs, Solar Opposites, Camp Cretaceous) about growing up in Park Ridge, IL and attending Maine South High School, as well as his career as an actor, both on screen and in voiceover roles. Links: Sean's Work in our Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/SeanGiambrone Intro to Voiceover Program: https://nmdl.libnet.info/event/6245906 Books about voiceover: https://tinyurl.com/VoiceoverBooks Borrow a Roku to watch more of Sean's work: https://tinyurl.com/NilesRoku We welcome your comments and feedback - please send to ditgitalservices@nileslibrary.org.

This episode of The Library Scoop explores Niles's connection to the broader Global Community. Youth Services Librarian Rosie Camargo discusses our World Language & Bilingual Storytimes for kids here at the library. Then artist Samra Bashir explains how Pakistan and Islamic patterns influence her works. Lastly, Carleigh visits a fundraiser for Ukrainians affected by the war at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Park Ridge. Links: Storytimes: https://tinyurl.com/JuneStorytimes Samra’s Art: https://tinyurl.com/GlassCalligraphy St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Card Ministry: https://tinyurl.com/CardMinistry Lutheran World Relief: https://tinyurl.com/LWRUkraineInfo We welcome your comments and feedback - please send to ditgitalservices@nileslibrary.org.

The Library Scoop was created by Jabez and he has hosted the podcast for four years, highlighting the stories of Niles-Maine District Library and its surrounding communities. We’re sad to announce that Jabez is moving on in his career, but we’re so excited to introduce you to Carleigh, the show’s new host! In this special episode, Jabez begins interviewing Carleigh about her new hosting endeavor and her career in libraries. Then the roles are reversed as Carleigh interviews Jabez for a stroll down memory lane, gaining some of his best tips for being a successful host along the way. We welcome your comments and feedback - please send to ditgitalservices@nileslibrary.org.

Niles-Maine District Library Staff members join us to discuss upcoming programs and events happening during spring 2022. We welcome your comments and feedback - please send them to ditgitalservices@nileslibrary.org.