TechAtlas is Improved!
On August 25th, TechAtlas introduced a new look and improved technology planning tools. All of the information that you have already entered in TechAtlas will still be there, we did not remove any information, just improved processes for planning.
Here is what you will find:
- A visual change including new colors and logos.
- The new "Planning" tab now holds all of the features needed to develop a technology plan. Familiar functionality will be there, but you will also find improvements in every section that make the process easier to follow.
- Under the Plan Years section, users can specify start and end dates for the technology plan instead of just the years.
- The Policies section will allow libraries to upload copies of the policies that relate to technology so that they can be easily accessed.
- Goals, Objectives and Activities are now displayed together so that you can clearly see all of the steps that your library plans to take. Adding and editing items is also much easier.
- Objectives can be removed using a bulk delete feature.
- E-rate Applicant Tips will be found on most of the planning pages within TechAtlas. We know that many libraries create technology plans as part of their participation in the E-rate program and these tips will be reminders of the content that E-rate applicants need to be careful about including in their technology plan.
In late September, we'll also make a few more enhancements, so be sure to check back again.
If you want to learn more about technology planning in TechAtlas, please join us for a free webinar on September 23, 2008 where we'll cover the highlights. You can read more and register for the session here: http://webjunction.org/techatlas-webinars.
