[Libs-Or] July News from TechSoup for Libraries

Fri Jul 9 10:34:07 PDT 2010

There are some interesting webinars and offers that might be of interest to some of you.
MaryKay

From: Stephanie from TechSoup for Libraries [mailto:techsoupforlibraries at techsoupglobal.org]
Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 10:53 AM
To: MaryKay Dahlgreen
Subject: July News from TechSoup for LibrariesMaryKay

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Welcome to the July TechSoup for Libraries<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=x5GvHyyMIzCR8uy8C0eYNw..> newsletter! This month, we have news about upcoming webinars, four tools to help manage staff and volunteers, 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 [http://img.getactivehub.com/act2/custom_images/techsoup/TStalks-banner.gif]
10 Social Media Tips & Secrets<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=c7KU1yWvCgpsMoj6sD8dHg..>

Thursday, July 8, 2010, 11:00 AM Pacific (Noon Mountain / 1pm Central / 2pm Eastern)

Many libraries and nonprofits use social media to connect with supporters, donors, and volunteers, but few have had proper training on how to best utilize sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Your library's return on investment (ROI) in social media is directly related to whether your staff fully understands the long-term implications of social media and are knowledgeable of each sites' unique functionality and toolset.

This webinar begins with the role of social media in the context of Web 1.0 (static web), Web 2.0 (dynamic web) and the coming Web 3.0 (mobile web). After the big picture is illuminated, the webinar will cover 10 social media best practices [a.k.a. secrets] that Heather Mansfield has learned from spending over 40 hours a week for the last 4 years on social networking sites. From the basics [how many updates should I post each day on Facebook?] to the advanced [should we be early adopters of Foursquare?], this webinar cuts through hype and demonstrates clearly where the ROI is - and where it is not.

Tips and Tools for Technology Planning<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=_V1Pgv625z3XzU3I8AUGCg..>

Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 11:00 AM Pacific (Noon Mountain / 1pm Central / 2pm Eastern)

A technology plan can help you budget and better plan for future technology acquisitions, but with everything else you do all day, who has the time? Come to this TechSoup and WebJunction presentation where Kendra Morgan and Elliot Harmon will share tips, tools, and tales from folks who've crafted their own tech plans without too much discomfort. In this webinar, you'll:

  *   Hear about best practices for technology planning
  *   Get tips for writing clear and manageable goals and objectives
  *   Learn about tools that can help you through the planning process.

Business Planning for Nonprofits and Libraries<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=hGYLcF7NN47r9CQEGdO_iA..>

Thursday, July 22, 2010, 11:00 AM Pacific (Noon Mountain / 1pm Central / 2pm Eastern)

Have you dreamt up a great program for generating new revenue streams or providing new services at your library, but you don't know how to implement your idea and build support for it? A business plan is an important planning document for any organization trying to build support for a new business, program, or earned-income venture. A persuasive, predictive business plan demands thought and research, and while peers and mentors can help, business planning software such as Business Plan Pro<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=rkXjIQXvPNnThlueEwq-4Q..> (Standard Edition or Social Enterprise Edition) pulls together the wisdom and experience of entrepreneurs (social and otherwise) who develop business plans on a regular basis.

Tim Berry and Kristen Langham of Palo Alto Software, and entrepreneur Camille Rose will talk about business plans in general, their relevance to nonprofits and libraries, and how to use Business Plan Pro to help create them.

Microsoft Office 2010: Highlights and Integration<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=huQZJkFpIVx1KIoQ1hFqgA..>

Registration will open soon for our last July webinar, to be held on July 27, 2010. Check our events page<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=a6wlPothccE4HHHtC77wYA..> soon for details plus other free technology webinars.

Four Tech Tools to Help Manage Your Staff and Volunteers

TechSoup's marketing manager, Lara Franklin, posted on the TechSoup.org blog<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=SrHc_UhLYNGvfm_NoiTG9Q..> about how to make the best use of your library's most valuable resource--people. She compiled a few of our human resources tools to help you keep track of documents, schedules, and time.

Communicate with and Manage Your Volunteers[Task Management]
VolunteerMatters<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=eVCzRDsTp6kG0Z51eGrIOA..> lets volunteers sign up for projects and manage their contact information. Administrators can coordinate assignments, track attendance, send bulk emails, generate detailed custom reports, and more.

Make Sure You're Staffed When You Need It
Atlas Business Solutions ScheduleAnywhere<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=VSDZ0h-2CGCfEx3hCZFwoA..> is accessible from any web browser and allows an unlimited number of custom schedules, such as a schedule for each branch, position, shift, or special event.

Track Employee and Volunteer Time
ClickTime Basic<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=2Gi-pArh3ugOGZwcxD612g..> provides easy online time tracking. ClickTime Basic's straightforward time entry requires no training and gives managers powerful yet simple control of workgroups, supported by various reports for billing, HR, and analysis.

Get HR Records Off Your Desk and On Your Computer
Atlas Business Solutions Staff Manager's database<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=j9iKJYquUCDwGBxP-WkVQQ..> stores employee information in one central location. Tabbed pages show emergency contact information, wages and performance evaluations.

Learn more about managing volunteers with our guide, Working with Technical Volunteers: A Manual for NPOs<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=3-gjII4FhCRdlX28sOI3og..>, and in our cookbook on Volunteer Recruitment<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=bdklselgZKhJL3tK9QHlag..>. Visit the volunteer sections of our Community<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=RsfwBhy4L5W6haizid0L0g..> and Learning Center<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=w_-K2AXKFiMzJB563emKcQ..> for further resources, tips, and conversations.

TechSoup Stock Spotlight: Atlas Business Solutions Donation Program<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=MX4FfejFLNboNXya5Z2B4Q..>

[ABS logo]In one of our recent surveys, libraries indicated they needed products that would help with staff scheduling. Atlas Business Solutions, Inc. (ABS), has generously donated several software products through TechSoup Stock. Its human resources software saves time, reduces paperwork, and eliminates the need for paper filing systems. ABS's scheduling software lets libraries conveniently and flexibly schedule employees and volunteers, using either a Web-based product or a PC-based product. Admin fees range from $30 to $59.

TechSoup's donation program<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=SgOiC6Iv6xeWh2UCSgjUjQ..> 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=n9kJSqqZ2idVKxD_cQy2Ag..> and refurbished computers,<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=WavjwR7mfnRODuaPYQqkuQ..> are available to all public libraries that are listed in the IMLS database<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=R-9uAQXoKCi0CmBbAwlNdQ..> and/or have a valid 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and to nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) designation.

Monthly Survey: Technology Planning at Your Library[Survey Winner June]

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 2-3 question survey to gather your thoughts and ideas. If you complete the survey<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=28230pa8OLWnZa3AaBIasw..>, we'll enter your name in a monthly prize drawing. Our winner from last month is Debbie Gargano from Xavier High School in Middletown, Connecticut!

This month's survey<http://tsg.convio.net/site/R?i=0LNCqdZ0mITgkBryRjWi2w..> is about technology planning. 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=Dx-_s41qW4NM4uNfUnMMDw..> about your daily routine maintaining public computers, or a moment when you were particularly proud. Don't forget that what might be "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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