How Can I Convert A Tape Cassette To An Mp3

Help,
I have a bunch of school information on tapes that I would like to convert to Mp3s but I cannot figure out how to do it. Also, I am very naive so you really will have to explain it to me.
Here's what I have: An iBook G4 with iTunes, an iMic with Final Vinyl, a cassette tape recorder (crappy, Radio Shack), and the cassette tapes. What am I missing? And if I am not missing anything, what do I do? I am lost! Help!

I'll tell you the way I converted tapes to .mp3's - it may work for you.
Simply go to radioshack and buy an audio cable with two male ends. Plug one in the output of the tape player - and the other in the microphone jack of your computer. Then find a program you like that records audio (I use Amadeus II but I believe Garageband will do the same). Just press play on your tape player and the record button in the software and let it go. Just make sure the audio levels are right before recording the whole thing.
Hope that helps!

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