Tales from the tech sandbox
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The document summarizes a webinar about using technology in libraries. It discusses creating time to learn new tools, low-cost gaming programs, successful out-of-the-box projects, and examples of using open source software like Koha for integrated library systems, WordPress for websites, and PBWorks for staff wikis. It also provides contact information for the webinar sponsor and instructions for a post-event survey.
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Tales from the tech sandbox
- 1. Tales from the Tech Sandbox April 6, 2010 Audio is only available by calling this number: Conference Call: 866-740-1260; Access Code: 6339392 Sponsored by
- 2. Using ReadyTalk Chat & raise hand Mute = *6, Unmute = *7 If you lose your internet connection, reconnect using the link emailed to you. If you lose your phone connection, re-dial the phone number and re-join. ReadyTalk support: 800-843-9166
- 3. You are being recorded This seminar will be available on the TechSoup website along with past webinar presentations: www.techsoup.org/go/webinars You will receive a link to this presentation, material and links.
- 4. Todays Speakers Stephanie Gerding TechSoup for Libraries Kieran Hixon John C. Fremont Library District Answering Chat Questions Kami Griffiths, TechSoup Well talk about : The Tech Sandbox Making time to learn Low cost gaming tips Out of the box success Open Source software
- 5. Does your library play in the sandbox?
- 6. How do you have time to learn the tools?
- 7. Gaming in the Library Skokie Public Library John C. Fremont Library District
- 8. What have you done out of the box that has been successful?
- 9. Success with Open Source
- 10. Koha is the first free software library automation package. Development is sponsored by libraries of varying types and sizes, volunteers, and support companies from around the world. http://koha-community.org Open Source Integrated Library System (ILS)
- 13. Powerline Computer Reservations System
- 14. http://code.google.com/p/powerline Powerline Computer Reservations System
- 17. Learn and share. You arent in this alone. Questions?
- 18. Thank you to our Webinar Sponsor! ReadyTalk offers dedicated product demos for TechSoup organizations 4 times per week: Monday 1:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) Wednesday 9:00 am MST Thursday 1:00 pm MST Friday 9:00 am MST For more information: pages.readytalk.com/techsoup.html
- 19. TechSoup is Here to Help. [email_address] Thank you! Please complete the post event survey.
Editor's Notes
- #18: TechSoup for Libraries also offers free webinars, training resources, and tips and techniques gathered from experts discuss at maintaining technology in public libraries join a free online discussion!