WebJunction

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. 

In March, we offered three separate webinars to introduce you to different resources in TechAtlas. All of the archives are now available.

• TechAtlas for Libraries - Introduction to Inventory Tools
  Join us as we explore the technology inventory tool features in TechAtlas. The TechAtlas tools can help your library build a complete inventory of your technology resources - everything from computers to digital cameras. You can even use a great set of automated inventory tools to help make the process easier. Participants will be lead through a live demonstration of TechAtlas and hear best practices about inventory management.
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• Implementing an Online Help Desk - Event Tracker
  Event Tracker is a tool within TechAtlas which allows users to create an online "help desk" so they can track all of the requests and solutions to computer troubles in the library. When a staff member reports the problem using the web-based form, TechAtlas notifies the designated technical support staff by e-mail. After the problem has been resolved, there is space in Event Tracker to include the solution. This creates a knowledge base that can be referred to later if the same problem occurs. It also helps you to stay on top of all the technology tasks that need to be completed in the library.
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• Technology Planning with TechAtlas
  Join us as we explore the technology planning features in TechAtlas. 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'll discuss important tips for libraries that apply for E-rate funds and that are creating a technology plan as a requirement for that program. Participants will also see 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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