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A Cookbook for Small and Rural Libraries
Learn about locking down public computers, use a handy maintenance checklist, and more!
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Social Software and the Rural Library
Blogs, Wikis, IM, and more! How are these tools being used in libraries? What is the potential? What might the future hold? September 18, 2007 archive.
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Supporting Networked Computer Resources in Small Libraries: Alabama and Around the World
An overview of the key issues and concerns to those working with library technology in small libraries.
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Tech Support and the Rural Library
Arhived Webinar of the March 2007 Presentation
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Tech Support and the Rural Library: Quick Links
Here are the links to resources highlighted in the November 2006, Rural "In Focus" webinar, Tech Support and the Rural Library: Finding the Technology Assistance You Need
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TechAtlas for the Rural Library (In Focus Webinar #11)
Here you will find a link to the archived April 2007 Rural In Focus webinar and the list of associated Quick Links. Technology is constantly changing. Planning ahead can feel impossible when it's hard to catch-up with what is happening today. Luckily, tools exist that can help you stay on top of your library's technology, present and future. In this webinar, we talk about TechAtlas, a free, online technology planning tool for libraries. Hear how rural libraries around the country are using it and learn how-to get started in your library. Hosted by Kendra Morgan (WebJunction) with guests Kim Priest (Mary Cotton LIbrary, KS) and Jeff Scott (Casa Grande Public Library, AZ).
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Technology Support Action Plan Template
Create your Technology Support Action Plan using this template complete with recommended steps and linked resources.
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Technology Support/Connections Brainstorm
A list of ideas and resources on Technology Support Ideas collected from the Rural Library Sustainability workshops, training institutes, and from other discussion areas on WebJunction.
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TechSoup Stock for Libraries
Here's all the details on how to take advantage of TechSoup's discounted software for libraries. Though being a non-profit helps, it is not required.
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The 'Skinny' on Thin Clients
This article has nothing to do with Dr. Atkins: 'thin clients' are an innovative new way to manage technology costs for public access computers.
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Upgrade and Maintenance Action Plan Template
Create your Upgrade and Maintenance Action Plan using this template complete with recommended steps and linked resources.
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Upgrade and Maintenance Brainstorm
A list of ideas and resources on Upgrade and Maintenance collected from the Rural Library Sustainability workshops, training institutes, and from other discussion areas on WebJunction.
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Upgrading and Repairing the Technology in Your Library
This webinar includes information about maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrading and replacing of computers and includes resources and ideas for gaining new skills in these areas. Moderated by Brenda Hough, Technology Coordinator, Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS) with special guest Dale Mussleman, WebJunction.
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Websites and Internet Resources on Technology
A list of external links
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Wild about Wireless!
Are you thinking about providing wireless access for your patrons? What are the technical requirements? What are the security considerations? Hear from rural libraries that have successfully implemented wireless access for the public including special guests Chris Peters from the Washington State Library and Sharon Moreland, director of the Tonganoxie Public Library in Kansas.
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You can do it! Practical Techniques for PAC (In Focus Webinar #14)
Here you will find a link to the archived August 2007 Rural In Focus webinar and the list of associated Quick Links. You can do it! Practical techniques for supporting public computing: How are your peers meeting the challenges of providing access to public computers? Hear from some of the libraries who have contributed to the www.maintainitproject.org.
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