Podcast
Checking In, Checking Out
Hosted by Niles-Maine District Library · EN
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!
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Live on the Trick or Treat Trail
Oct 3100:12:54Tap to summarizeChecking 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.
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Episode 03 - Halloween Staff Recommendations
Oct 700:09:41Tap to summarizeChecking 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/
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Episode 02: What's Next?
Sep 1800:05:16Tap to summarizeChecking 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
Transcribe →Episode 01: Staff Picks
Sep 300:12:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we introduce the newly re-branded library podcast and share staff recommendations. https://nmdl.info/staff-recs-01
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Tech Bytes #43 - Digital Equity and Learn-to-Own
Jun 2700:07:21Tap to summarizeIn 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
Transcribe →Tech Bytes #42 - Library of Things
Jun 500:05:27Tap to summarizeTech 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.
Transcribe →Tech Bytes #41 - The Journey of a Library Book: Patron Services
Apr 4, 202500:09:00Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →Tech Bytes #40 - The Journey of a Library Book: Materials Services
Feb 23, 202500:06:45Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →Tech Bytes #39 - The Journey of a Library Book: Collection Development
Jan 24, 202500:10:12Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →Tech Bytes #38 - Valerie Marshall, Executive Director at Niles-Maine District Library
Jan 3, 202500:10:48Tap to summarizeIn 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.
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