Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are paving the way to busting down some serious brick walls. If you watched RootsTech this year, you might have caught a session introducing the way generative AI was used to transcribe digitized court records word…
Nothing beats that feeling you get when cresting over a roller coaster hill, flying through the coaster’s layout. Roller coasters offer a safe way to get a fun thrill ride. The way we build and design coasters is ever-evolving and…
Hey y’all! I’ve got another batch of digital comics for you. Since this list ended up leaning hard on hoopla to the exclusion of Libby and Boundless, I thought I’d take a moment to talk about how hoopla is particularly…
Introduced in the 1930s by Eastman Kodak, the early 8mm portable camera was revolutionary by allowing anyone the ability to capture one’s spectrum of life via a handheld, portable film device. Perhaps you’ve seen an ‘old time’ looking camera or…
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If you have been searching for rare record sets for hard-to-research relatives, you may want to pivot your attention from online search boxes to the treasure trove of resources that have yet to be transcribed! Transcribing records is a great…
Are you planning a trip to witness the historic 2024 total solar eclipse? Before you go, visit Studio 300 to stock up on all the gear you’ll need to photograph and preserve this once-in-a-lifetime event. What Do I Need To…
Celebrate National Library Outreach Day on Wednesday, April 10, from 2 to 4 p.m.! We’ll be parked in front of the library with our Bookmobile and Library Express Van. Stop by to enjoy prizes, crafts, music, a balloon artist and…
On Monday, April 8, a solar eclipse will be visible across North America, including parts of Illinois. With your Fountaindale library card, you can sign up to receive an eclipse viewer provided by Adler Planetarium and the Institute of Museum…
In the constantly evolving digital world, digital decay silently threatens to erode the foundation of our virtual existence. Digital decay refers to the gradual degradation, obsolescence or corruption of digital data and assets. It chips away at the integrity of…