1. Title TechAtlas - Illinois Initiatives Illinois Library Association, 2008 September 25, 2008 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

2. TechAtlas in Illinois FY 2010 Illinois Public Library Per Capita & Equalization Aid Grant Requirement Complete a technology inventory using TechAtlas on WebJunction Illinois. Attach a copy to the library's application and describe what was learned about the library's technology needs from this inventory.technology inventory using TechAtlas

3. Step 0 – STOP, LOOK, LISTEN Do NOT Sign-Up for TechAtlas TechAtlas accounts were created for all Illinois libraries in Summer ’07 based on ELI data, at that time

4. Step 1 – Get Familiar with Resources Take note of communications from your library system, ISL and WJIL TechAtlas in Illinois page on WJIL serves as document repository – http://il.webjunction.org/il- techatlas http://il.webjunction.org/il- techatlas

5. Resources Available Note your system representative

6. Illinois Specific Documents Click on Documents Tab Click Document Title for link to article Download via link

7. Other TechAtlas Documents Follow TechAtlas hierarchy in topic tree to preview all available documents Click on Documents tab for full list of downloadable files (generally PDF, PPT)

8. Illinois TechAtlas Discussion Participate in discussions for Illinois users Monitor and participate in global discussions http://il.webjunction.org/techatlas/resources/discussion http://il.webjunction.org/techatlas/resources/discussion

9. Step 2 – Experiment To experiment, use the Illinois test account http://webjunction.techatlas.org Email: techatlas@webjunction-il.org Pass: techathttp://webjunction.techatlas.orgtechatlas@webjunction-il.org This account is for testing only and data will be periodically deleted If you want to experiment before entering data into your library’s TechAtlas account, this is our sandbox

10. Step 3 - Access your TechAtlas Account Determine who will be the primary person responsible for TechAtlas in your library Request TechAtlas access information from your system representative Do NOT create a new TechAtlas account – all libraries in Illinois should already have an account established for their use If you are unable to reach your regional library system contact person, fill out the form for assistance on the Illinois TechAtlas page on WJIL http://il.webjunction.org/il-techatlas http://il.webjunction.org/il-techatlas

11. Step 4 – Take Advantage of Workshops Check Library Learning (L2) for workshops on TechAtlas (these are provided online) Events starting with “WJ” are conducted by WebJunction TechAtlas staff WJIL staff, regional library systems and ISL will also be conducting workshops

12. Archived Workshops Several TechAtlas Webinars are archived in the topic area: TechAtlas -> Webinars (documents) Illinois sponsored TechAtlas webinars will be archived in IL Wimba archives http://il.webjunction.org/il-wimba-archives http://il.webjunction.org/il-wimba-archives

13. Step 5 – Complete your Inventory Update locations (branch, bookmobile) Enter computer inventory Update contact information for support regarding inventory and network Integrate TechAtlas inventory management into operational procedures

14. Inventory Management Cycle Inventory New Hardware Update Inventory on hardware when upgraded/serviced Remove hardware from inventory when no longer in use Expand inventory software/licenses Manage inventory with Event Tracker Review reports