Hidden Gems Tech Soup Donation Partners Every Librarian Should Know

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Hidden Gems: TechSoup Donation Partners Every Librarian Should Know

October 28, 2009

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Hidden Gems: TechSoup Donation Partners Every Librarian Should Know

Stephanie Gerding, Victoria Yarbrough, Todd Schlechte, and Jennifer Doyon

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Today’s Speakers

Stephanie Gerding TechSoup

Victoria YarbroughDouglas Public

Library, AZ

Todd Schlechte Gretna Public Library, NE

Jennifer DoyonBrookfield Library, CT

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Answering Chat QuestionsKami Griffiths, Becky Wiegand and Sylvie Dhaussy, TechSoup

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Bytes of Learning at the Douglas Public Library

Using UltraKey to improve your patrons’ typing skills


Biting into Bytes of Learning

• What is it?• Why did we get it?• Will it run on your computer?• Do you have to be an IT genius to

install it?


Making Bytes of Learning work in a library

• Marketing UltraKey to our patrons• What has UltraKey done for us?• Recommendations on use for your

library


UltraKey 5.0

• UltraKey systematically teaches touch typing and safe keyboarding using voice, 3D animation, video, and virtual reality

• Five single-station standalone licenses • $15 USD• Windows & Mac• Media: Download

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Financial Literacy

with Quicken


Intuit Financial Literacy Program• Educational Program to include gift

of product to each participant.


Why?

• The mortgage mess had shown that financial literacy was not high, even among those with good incomes.

• We assumed some people would keep better track of their finances if they had an easier way to do so.

• We were entering a recession.• We had never tried this before.

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A SAMPLE WORKSHOP


Installation

• Simple• Don’t Interrupt


Adding Accounts

• Sample Accounts– Checking– Savings– Credit Card– Stocks– Bonds– Mutual Funds– Loans


Adding Accounts…


Entering Transactions

• Payee or Payer• Amount• Category of Expense or Income• Memo Line• Possibility to Split Amount into

different categories


Examples


Other Functionality

• Download and reconcile all accounts simultaneously

• Build Reports on Spending• Build Budget• Use to help with taxes (examples)• Built in Help


The Menu Bar


Library Benefits

• We were offering a useful service, which resulted in “Aha” moments and good word of mouth in the community.

• People came through our doors who don’t visit the library otherwise.


Some things we did….

• Pre-registration.• Had someone teach the class who

had been using Quicken for a few years.

• Used every possible publicity avenue.

• Left plenty of time for questions.


Intuit Client Education• Learning Accounting Essentials plus QuickBooks

Simple Start 2008: Training CD-ROM and financial management and accounting program for small organizations – 100 CD-ROMs: $399– 25 CD-ROMs: $199

• Quicken Premier 2008: Personal financial management software for tracking money and paying bills with additional tools for investments and taxes – 100 CD-ROMs: $250– 25 CD-ROMs: $90

• Quicken Starter Edition 2008: Personal financial management software for first-time users to track money and pay bills – 100 CD-ROMs: $120– 25 CD-ROMs: $50

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Picture It!

Flickr In Your Library


Picture It: Flickr In Your LibraryHow we currently use it

• Primarily on our website


Picture It: Flickr In Your LibraryHow we currently use it

• After a library event where pictures are taken, we tell participants to check our Flickr page in the next week to see pictures of the program.– This also creates more traffic for our

website, since most patrons access the Flickr page from there.


Picture It: Flickr In Your LibraryHow it has helped us

• Increased website traffic.• Given current and potential patrons a

chance to see what the library offers.• Builds excitement for library events.

– Kids and teens especially love seeing themselves online!


Picture It: Flickr In Your LibraryEase of Setup

• Flickr is very easy to set up!• Once you set up you account profile,

you can start uploading pictures, placing them into sets, and adding descriptions and tags.


Picture It: Flickr In Your LibraryAppealing Features

• Ease of use – Flickr guides you through uploading photos, plus describing and tagging them.– Adding tags allows both patrons and

people all over the world to find your photos.


Picture It: Flickr In Your LibraryAppealing Features

• A search for teen library programs & henna:


Picture It: Flickr In Your LibraryAppealing Features• You can edit (resize, rotate, etc.)

photos in Flickr – no need to spend time with photo editing software.

• Gives your library an online presence.• Allows patrons to feel more invested

in their library and community.• Not time-intensive to create and

maintain; any staff member can contribute – it isn’t a one-person job.


Picture It: Flickr In Your LibraryJust Do It!

• Every library should take advantage of TechSoup’s offer on Flickr!

• It’s an easy and fun way to promote your library and allow others to see what you offer.


Flickr

• Online application for storing, organizing, sharing, and discussing photos and short videos

• Five 1-Year Pro Accounts $15• Two 1-Year Pro Accounts $6

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TechSoup Stock

www.techsoup.org/stock/librariesWhat to prepare before registering:

– EIN for a 501(c)(3) Public Library – FSCS ID for a Non-501(c)(3) Public

Library


Other Hidden GemsActeva Online event-registration and payment-management servicesAtlas Business Solutions Online scheduling softwareBlackbaud Online fundraising starter kitBlancco Disk-erasure and reporting tools Bytes of Learning Keyboarding instruction softwareCitySoft Content- and constituent-relationship-management softwareComodo Internet security products and servicesDonorPerfect Online fundraising and donor management applicationESRI Geographic information system 3D analysis software and trainingeTapestry Web-based donor contact management and fundraising softwareFlickr Online application for storing, organizing, sharing, and discussing photos and short videosGiftWorks Fundraising and donor management softwareICWFD Ten online or downloaded courses in information technology and professional development skillsIKON Remanufactured copiersIntuit Financial literacy educational and financial management software

Microsoft Professional and enterprise office productivity software and operating systemsMailshell Desktop Spam Filtering SoftwareMYOB Financial management softwareNOZA Searchable, Web-based database of charitable givingNPC Discounted pricing for hardware and Visa/MasterCard processing ratesProtus Online electronic fax serviceRefurbished Computer Initiative Refurbished computer systemsReadyTalk Audio and Web conferencing serviceRed Earth Enterprise-level email filterSage Contact and customer management application and accounting softwareSoc Nonprofit Orgs Courses in nonprofit leadership and management for personal enrichmentSun Remanufactured serversSymantec Provides security for single computers and multiple networked computersTelosa Software for streamlining fundraising and donor management tasksWikispaces Donated wiki subscriptions


Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI)• Refurbished computers

– Perfect for staff or as a public access computers

– Desktops and laptops from top manufacturers are available

– Every computer pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows and Office


IKON

• Remanufactured multi-function devices

• Includes equipment with printer/scanner/fax capability

• Bundled with shipping/delivery, installation, technical support

• Support contract includes toner• Flexible payment arrangements

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Questions?

Submit your questions using the chat box.


Continue the Discussion…

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Get the Most Out of TechSoup

• At TechSoup, you’ll find a range of technology services to help your nonprofit:

– Read helpful articles in our Learning Center– Request donated software, hardware, and

online services– Join our community forums to learn from

your colleagues– Browse upcoming events and conferences


Upcoming Webinars

• Green Tech Tips from Microsoft– Small organizations:

Wednesday, November 4, 10 a.m. Pacific– Large organizations:

Wednesday, November 4, 11 a.m. Pacific

• Learn How TechSoup Can Help Your Organization– Thursday, November 12, 11 a.m. Pacific


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Hidden Gems Tech Soup Donation Partners Every Librarian Should Know