Maximize Your Library Technology With Ginny Mies, TechSoup May 24, 2016
. © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved 2 Using ReadyTalk Chat to ask questions All lines are muted If you lose your Internet connection, reconnect using the link ed to you. If you lose your phone connection, re-dial the phone number and re-join. ReadyTalk support: Your audio will play through your computer’s speakers. Hear an echo? You may be logged in twice and will need to close one instance of ReadyTalk.
. © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved 3 You Are Being Recorded… This webinar will be available on the TechSoup website along with past webinars: w.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars You can also view recorded webinars and videos on our YouTube channel: You will receive an with this presentation, recording, and links within a few days. or using hashtags: #tswebinars #ts4libs
. © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved 4 Presenters Assisting with chat: Susan Hope Bard, TechSoup Becky Wiegand Webinar Program Manager TechSoup Ginny Mies Senior Content Developer TechSoup
. © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved 5 Objectives 1.Gain a better understanding of the TechSoup for Libraries program and resources shared from public librarians around the country on the site. 2.Name at least three technology donation programs available to your library. 3.Expand your comfort with accessing those donations through the TechSoup website. 4.Learn about “bulk registration” of all of your branches. 5.Get your questions answered!
. © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved 6 Live Poll Question What do you most want to learn today?
7 About TechSoup
. © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved 8 The Need Is Global – And So Are We TechSoup’s mission is to build a dynamic bridge that enables civil society organizations and social change agents around the world to gain effective access to the resources they need to design and implement solutions for a more equitable planet. Countries Served TechSoup Partner LocationNetSquared Local Group Where are you on the map?
. © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved 9
. © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved 10 Our Impact Together, we build a stronger, more resilient civil society. $5.2B in technology products and grants employed by NGOs for the greater good 35 languages used to provide education and support 100+ corporate and foundation partners connected with the causes and communities they care about 6.2M annual visits to our websites 600,000 newsletter subscribers empowered with actionable knowledge 79% of NGOs have improved organizational efficiency with TechSoup Global's resource offering* *Source: survey conducted among TechSoup members in 2013
Maximize Your Library Technology Ginny Mies, MLIS Senior Content Developer TechSoup for Libraries #ts4libs
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 12 About TechSoup A trusted partner for nearly three decades, TechSoup provides both the digital platforms and in-person experiences that enable people to work together toward a more equitable world.
© TechSoup | All rights reserved M 1 M 600,000 About TechSoup for Libraries TechSoup for Libraries gathers and shares stories from the field so libraries can learn from each other
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 14 Our Impact $149.7M in lifetime savings for public libraries Over Half Of all public libraries in US served
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 15 Technology Donations for Libraries Do more for your community with technology!
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 16 Single Registration for All Branches Did you know that you can register all of your library branches at once?
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 17 Who Can Get TechSoup Technology? Public Libraries with an IMLS listing ( Public libraries with 501(c)3 status Friends of the Library or Library Foundation groups with 501(c)3 status
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 18 Microsoft Donations Get donated versions of Microsoft Windows, Office, and Windows Server for your public access computers.
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 19 Symantec Donations Get donated versions of Symantec Enterprise and Norton products to keep your computers protected.
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 20 TechSoup Boost A unique subscription service that offers a curated selection of software and hardware with significant cost savings.
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 21 Discounted Hardware Choose from discounted and donated desktops, laptops, tablets, hotspots, projectors, and more to enhance your library’s technology offerings!
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 22 Exploring Your Hardware Options techsoup.org/hardware
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 23 Mobile Hotspot Donations Techsoup.org/mobile-beacon
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 24 Mobile Beacon Pricing Number of HotspotsPrice 1$18 5$60 10$108 Service: $10/month per Hotspot on Sprint 4G LTE with unlimited data
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 25 Refurbished Computers "We get a ton of usage on our public PCs, and the RCI program is going to help us continue to provide this valuable service to our community." - John Klima, Waukesha Public Library (WI)
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 26 Dell Affiliate Program Admin fee: $10 Techsoup.org/dell
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 27 Dell Affiliate Program Discounts Model/typeRegular Dell price Discount price Savings Dell's lowest cost laptop — Inspiron Series $249.99$224.10$25.89 Dell mid-range workstation — New Precision Series $1,299.07$1,199.14$99.93 Dell low-end desktop — Dell OptiPlex 3020 $556.12$491.21$64.91
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 28 JourneyEd Access to discounts on products not in the TechSoup catalog $5 admin fee Great for makerspaces Ruckus Wireless
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 29
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 30 Adobe Creative Cloud 60 percent off for the first year and 40 percent off every year after.
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 31 Our Corporate Partners Acclivity Adobe Alpha Software Atlas Business Solutions Atomic Training Autodesk Azavea BetterWorld Bitdefender Blackbaud Bloomerang Box Brocade Bytes of Learning Caspio CauseVox CDI Computer Dealers Cisco Citrix CitySoft CleverReach ClickTime Closerware Comodo Connect2Give Dell Dharma Merchant Services Digital Wish Dolby DonorPerfect Efficient Elements FileMaker GoDaddy GrantStation Guide By Cell Headsets.com Horizon DataSys HR Solutions Partners Huddle Idealware InFocus Informz InterConnection Intuit JourneyEd Litmos Little Green Light Mailshell Microsoft Mobile Beacon NetSuite Nielsen NonProfitEasy O&O Software OneNFP PayAnywhere PC Rebuilders & Recyclers People-OnTheGo PhilanTech Pitney Bowes Quickbooks Made Easy Reading Eggs ReadyTalk Red Earth Software Sage Software Shopify Simple Charity Registration Skillsoft Smart Business Savings Society for Nonprofit Organizations Sparrow Mobile Symantec Tableau TechBridge Tech Impact Teespring Telosa Tint Ultralingua Western Digital Zoner
32 How to Request Technology from TechSoup
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 33 Step 1: Register as an Individual
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 34 Step 2: Register Your Organization
35 How to Find Products on TechSoup.org
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 36 Browse or Search
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 37 Search Includes Products and Resources
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 38 Browse by Organization Type Techsoup.org/libraries
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 39 Browse by Donor Partner
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 40 Browse by Solution
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 41 Product Pages
42 Education Tailored to Public Libraries
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 43 Free Webinars Monthly free webinars on topics such as mobile devices, STEM programming, tech planning, and more.
© TechSoup | All rights reserved. 44 Monthly Newsletter A curated list of tips and resources from fellow libraries and information experts
45 TechSoup for Libraries: Live Demo! Techsoupforlibraries.og
46 Questions?
. © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved 47 Learn and Share! Chat in one thing that you learned in today’s webinar or will try to implement. Will you share this information with your colleagues and within your network? Please complete the post-event survey that will pop up once the webinar ends!
. © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved 48 Upcoming Webinars and Events 5/26: Nonprofit Technology Basics: PC TroubleshootingNonprofit Technology Basics: PC Troubleshooting 5/31: Storymakers Contest Submission Deadline!Storymakers Contest Submission Deadline! 6/2: Microsoft PowerPoint for BeginnersMicrosoft PowerPoint for Beginners 6/7: How to Get Tech Donations Before Fiscal Year-EndHow to Get Tech Donations Before Fiscal Year-End 6/9: Microsoft OneNote for BeginnersMicrosoft OneNote for Beginners 6/14: Adobe Premiere for Video Editing and ProductionAdobe Premiere for Video Editing and Production 6/15: The Changing Landscape of Library PrivacyThe Changing Landscape of Library Privacy 6/16: Helping Children Build Literacy Skills for the Digital AgeHelping Children Build Literacy Skills for the Digital Age Explore our webinar archives for more!webinar archives
. © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved 49 ReadyTalk offers dedicated product demos for TechSoup organizations 4 times per week. For more information: Please complete the post-event survey that will pop up once you close this window. Thank You to Our Webinar Sponsor!