[Libs-Or] FW: August News from TechSoup for Libraries

Mon Aug 2 16:24:01 PDT 2010

There might be some items of interest here for some  of you.
MaryKay

From: Stephanie from TechSoup for Libraries [mailto:techsoupforlibraries at techsoupglobal.org]
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 3:56 PM
To: MaryKay Dahlgreen
Subject: August News from TechSoup for Libraries

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Welcome to the August TechSoup for Libraries<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=mLtOziCNfIEKKLetDrHJkQ..> newsletter! This month, we have news about upcoming webinars, our new digital catalog, an update on Office 2010, a TechSoup Stock Product Spotlight, and a new survey. You received this email because you participated in a webinar, contributed content, ordered products, or were interested in resources from TechSoup or the MaintainIT Project.

Free TechSoup Webinars [TStalks-banner.gif]

GrantStation: Your Fast Track to Fundraising<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=J4-AXcqcWWcubGbKQ3_B_Q..>
Wednesday, August 11, 11:00 a.m. Pacific (Noon Mountain / 1 p.m. Central / 2 p.m. Eastern)

Join Cynthia M. Adams for a free webinar that offers a short tour of the GrantStation<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=DT3MqpB8wcBhb-27ftxHLQ..> website. Learn how to use the GrantStation tools to help you identify the right grantmaker for any program or project.

The discounted GrantStation membership through TechSoup is only available to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, but if your library, friends, or foundation already have this software, this webinar will be valuable to you.

Online Collaboration Tools<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=bRFAYkjdgVWExVSk1aRbNg..>
Thursday, August 26, 11:00 a.m. Pacific (Noon Mountain / 1 p.m. Central / 2 p.m. Eastern)

It doesn't matter if your library is large or small, or if you have a complex network or have no server at all. Knowing about online collaboration tools can help organizations and individuals be more effective for less money, especially when your staff is not located in one central place.

In this free webinar, Kami Griffiths will interview Jon Warnow from 350.org<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=1K0SvIxzIAwParTULuQr7w..> to learn about the tools this organization uses to accomplish its mission - specifically Google Apps<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=fTy_rD2BiGnR5dprQSpjrQ..>, Skype<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=1pkyvXfbo5GJx60O9AdtMQ..>, and Salsa Labs-Democracy in Action<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=jmL50zJGRYTWm4F6u16oJw..>. We'll also hear from Jay Boren from Google<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=Bu5CNSCvfr2f0Cnc2Czgpg..>, who will provide more information about Google Apps and the ways that nonprofits and libraries can take advantage of this suite of free tools. This webinar is ideal for decision makers, board members, accidental techies, or anyone interested in learning how to successfully use online tools for collaboration.

You can discuss these webinars on Twitter with the hashtag #techsoup<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=o52GiRRLiX5id6mi4GptDQ..> or join us for a live-stream of the event in Second Life<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=7VZFiXP8ANuzxyYMcdRpjw..>. See more webinar announcements and view our archives at: http://techsoupforlibraries.org/events<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=-j2pHxnUVMJfCO1sc6ORZg..>.

TechSoup's New Digital Catalog

<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=8PJ6_ZFdS_zo4-WSkCh0fA..>[TechSoup Digital Catalog]<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=8PJ6_ZFdS_zo4-WSkCh0fA..><http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=8PJ6_ZFdS_zo4-WSkCh0fA..>We are excited about our first, brand new, easy-to-use digital catalog<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=xNMDmHHvtNp1eYWFZdlDRQ..>. With interactive search tools and intuitive browsing, choosing donated products and finding technology resources for your library just got easier.

This catalog pulls together valuable information about our donated products and library/nonprofit tech issues from our articles, webinars, and community discussions.

It is easy to share, so you can pass it on to other library staff and colleagues at other libraries and nonprofits (check out the share buttons that let you tweet, facebook, or email links). There's also a downloadable pdf version - as well as two accessible versions, featuring text and audio. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ourselves, we understand that nonprofits and libraries are, more than ever, asked to do more with less. Browse our digital catalog<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=b6v36J6UtG76rOSzrssGVg..> today and learn how we can help.

Update on Microsoft Office 2010

[Office 2010 Webinar]Our webinar with Microsoft last month covered some of the new Office features in more detail. The webinar recording<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=SGg-KAsolYuaX15WleESdw..>, an online forum<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=rIP1cNn4SLrt8qZg9VLywg..>, and our blog<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=5UhzhcCSrTYaMxfQ4jxJPw..> are all available to help you learn more and explore these new products.

Cool new features include:

  *   Office Web Apps<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=VKuVanjw1pe6PvdVLhvQ2A..> allow for online document sharing and collaboration. There's a free web-only version available with limited functions.
  *   Photo<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=dvcRndJmfqqVeSh04sTLdA..> and video editing<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=1BUa7soFL2o3G2OtpsTLrg..> features within Word and PowerPoint expand capability with visuals without having to go to a third-party editing tool.
  *   Social Connector<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=ebb9i-8TWkxP8_cz8rqLiw..> allows you to automatically sync your Outlook contacts with your social networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and MySpace.
  *   Broadcast PowerPoint<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=KPxL7GZkudAFvAzG8wmPKw..> allows you to share presentations via web browser or smartphone, or you can convert presentations into video format for DVDs or sharing sites like YouTube.

Check out the full Microsoft Office 2010 resource page<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=E65foIsshwD2Lu4_sIk3OA..> for more details and information on the new products.

TechSoup Stock Spotlight: Microsoft Office 2010<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=HzpZTFQpm4LxVekJfhCoIA..>

<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=QP6JCt3tG5jYqkE5n9xLww..>[Microsoft Office]<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=QP6JCt3tG5jYqkE5n9xLww..>Office Professional Plus 2010 (Includes Software Assurance)<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=QP6JCt3tG5jYqkE5n9xLww..> is the latest version of the Microsoft Office suite, an integrated collection of programs, servers, and services designed to work together to enable optimized information work. The Professional Plus edition includes a suite of ten office products, including:

  *   Microsoft Access 2010
  *   Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2: includes instant messaging (IM), voice, and video
  *   Microsoft Excel 2010
  *   Microsoft InfoPath 2010
  *   Microsoft OneNote 2010
  *   Microsoft Outlook 2010 with Business Contact Manager
  *   Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
  *   Microsoft Publisher 2010
  *   Microsoft SharePoint Workspace 2010
  *   Microsoft Word 2010

The admin fee is $31.00. If you've received a donated version of Microsoft Office through TechSoup in the past two years, your Software Assurance may entitle you to upgrade through Microsoft's Volume Licensing Service Center at no additional cost.

TechSoup's donation program<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=FZ4eTd_krxqsS4Xis4rl3A..> helps stretch your library's budget. You can save 80-96% on brand-new software donated by top companies. The products, including Microsoft donated software<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=XzOht6rwGr2sThLygWQMKg..> and refurbished computers,<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=8l1sGZuXhHAX-KPlWb42uQ..> are available to all public libraries that are listed in the IMLS database<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=AFLHwaOWeLY6c19EhahgcA..> and/or have a valid 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, and to nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) designation.

Monthly Survey: Learning in Our Webinars[July Winner]

We rely on your ideas and feedback to make sure we're offering products and services useful to you and your library. Each month, we have a 3-4 question survey to gather your thoughts and ideas. If you complete the survey<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=mBlrU00lbpuHQk8be3y_Tg..>, we'll enter your name in a monthly prize drawing. Our winner from last month is Nancy Rimassa from Norman Public Library<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=EXB1KUtSvlLgdiIi9CcCOQ..>, Norman, Oklahoma! Sarah's daughter is getting really skilled at selecting the winner.

This month's survey<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=LijBDtWXFa1aIl2TlNsApQ..> is about our webinars. TechSoup for Libraries is all about learning from the experiences of others -- collecting your successes and solutions and sharing with libraries: through our blog, articles, and webinars. We want our free library technology webinars to be true learning experiences. Please take this brief survey<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=XowpnDHjFlAWOc5etusZYA..> to share with us what you have learned.

Many thanks for all your continued participation and support. We'd love to promote your library in our work. Tell us<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=foCNKhPRzXJTNLMj3OB7eA..> about your daily routine maintaining public computers or about a tech-related moment when you were particularly proud. Don't forget that what might be a "that's nothing" to you may be an "aha!" to someone else!

-Stephanie Gerding
techsoupforlibraries at techsoup.org<mailto:techsoupforlibraries at techsoup.org>

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