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The Ins and Out(tages) of Computer Networking

We're talking about setup, maintenance, management, and troubleshooting of your computer network this month. Use the Technology Systems & IT section of the Competencies to find learning resources related to Networking, which range from overview courses on networks to specific tips for fixing an Internet connection. And we'll host a live conversation about networking on December 2. Take this quick poll to let us know what your burning questions are.

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Explore WebJunction! and your....My WebJunction ...Check out the videos below!

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Welcome to WJAZ. If you are a member already, sign and complete your profile. If you are new to WebJunction, create your new account. When you sign in as a WebJunction member, you get access to your own personalized web page called My WebJunction. In this short video, Dale and Michael explain what the page is and how to use it to track your favorite content, people, and activities on the site  Explore the highlights »    More tips on getting started »

 Click on the links below to see 4 short videos on the WebJunction features:

1. Welcome to Your New WebJunction   2.. Edit Your Existing Acccount    3. New Features: - Courses      4. New Features: - Friends

Tools for Tough Times!  

 Arizona State Library brings to you Tools for Tough Times to help you and your patrons find the help you need to survive the hard economic times. The tools bring together information on topics such as Finance, Health, Employment, Housing, tools for Seniors and for Parents.  Read more »

 

 

 
Government Information in the 21st Century  

 A continuing education program to give reference and public library staff the skills and confidence needed to make effective use of government information, this supports the development of a government information resource in a library that is not a Federal Depository . Read more»

New Windows 7 Courses Added to Catalog

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Windows 7 First Look for End Users explains how to use the features of the new Windows operating system. First Look for IT Professionals helps you understand whether and how to install it in your library's computers.

Courses: New Catalog

Courses on WebJunction

Featuring hundreds of new courses from SkillSoft, UNT LE@D, and WebJunction.

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From Awareness to Funding  

A new report from OCLC indicates that perceptions of librarians are a predictor of support for library funding. And voters who see the library as transformational as opposed to informational are more likely to increase tax support for the library. Therefore, targeted marketing messages to the voting public may be the key to driving increased support for public libraries. Read more>>


 

Tech Tools just for you!  

 Tech Atlas for Tech Planning

The free set of technology planning tools called TechAtlas for Libraries was recently upgraded to make the planning process easier. Join in on a free webinar to learn about new workflows for creating a technology plan, including goals, objectives, budget and tips for libraries that apply for E-rate funding.   More about TechAtlas »

MaintainIT Cookbooks

Help keep the MaintainIT Cookbooks current by submitting your updates and new tips to the Cookbook Contributors Group.  Here is what you can do:

 

UPCOMING EVENTS  

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