Managing and keeping up with technology is a challenge for anyone. This is particularly true for busy librarians who have to tackle the challenge with modest budgets and limited staff resources. But with WebJunction and TechAtlas by your side, you'll never have to go it alone!
There are many features available in TechAtlas to help libraries of all sizes with different needs. You'll find inventory tools, staff surveys and assessments, and a budget worksheet to help with your planning needs. Feel free to sign up for an account and explore the features in TechAtlas to discover how they can help your library. The training materials in the Documents section can help you learn more about TechAtlas.
Login to TechAtlas or sign up for a free account here: webjunction.techatlas.org.
Free webinar: Technology Planning with TechAtlas
On October 29th we explored the technology planning features in WebJunction's free resource, TechAtlas for Libraries. The TechAtlas tools can help your library build a technology plan starting with defining your mission and vision, creating goals and objectives and all the way through budgeting your expenses. We discussed important tips for libraries that apply for E-rate funds and that are creating a technology plan as a requirement for that program. Participants were lead through a live demonstration of TechAtlas and hear best practices about technology planning and how to help lead your library into the future through effective planning.
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Technology Assessments
From the MaintainIT Planning for Success Cookbook section on Planning and Decision Making.
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Technology Planning Guide
This guide provides step-by-step instruction on how to create a technology plan using the Planning section of the TechAtlas for Libraries software.
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Testing TechAtlas in Kansas
Testing in Kansas
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E-Rate Technology Planning with TechAtlas.ppt
A brief introduction to how TechAtlas can be used by libraries that create technology plans as a requirement for their participation in the E-rate program.
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Case Study: Using TechAtlas to Create a Technology Plan
The Director of the Perry Carnegie Library in Oklahoma explains how she built a technology planning process for her library using the TechAtlas tools as well the ideas of her staff and community.
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TechAtlas Teams up with Spiceworks
TechAtlas and Spiceworks team up to bring the best in technology planning and management to libraries.
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Inventory Troubleshooting Tips
Refer to this list of common problems and their solutions if you experience any troubles when running the TechAtlas automated inventory tools.
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Pre-Inventory Checklist
In preparation for using the TechAtlas inventory tools review this document. The checklist includes important things to know before beginning including recommendations, resources, and timesaving tips.
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New England Library Association Presentation
This presentation focuses on the importance of technology planning and how TechAtlas can help libraries start and manage the technology planning process. Presenters included Alan Kirk Gray, Dawn Brown, and Kendra Morgan.
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TechAtlas Partner Account Overview.ppt
PowerPoint presentation used during WebJunction's webcast on TechAtlas partner accounts, originally presented on May 31, 2006. The presentation can be used to gain an overview of how partner accounts work.
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Staff Skills and Professional Development Surveys in TechAtlas
This PowerPoint presentation reviews the contents and features of two free survey tools offered in TechAtlas for Libraries.
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Inventory Computers in TechAtlas for Libraries
This guide provides the details needed to understand and use the computer technology inventory tools that are available in TechAtlas for Libraries.
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TechAtlas for Libraries Features Overview
Not familiar with TechAtlas for Libraires? If you need a brief introduction to the features and tools offered in TechAtlas, look no further...
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Perry (OK) Carnegie Library: Planning for Gold
At this small Oklahoma library, technology planning is the key to the future--and TechAtlas helps unlock the door.
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