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La Conner Regional Library: Windows MultiPoint Server Case Study

Tech Soup

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. La Conner Regional Library was one of our test sites. It is a small, rural library that serves 5,000 people in the Skagit Valley in northern Washington State. She became the library tech person by default.

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La Conner Regional Library: Windows MultiPoint Server Case Study

Tech Soup

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. La Conner Regional Library was one of our test sites. It is a small, rural library that serves 5,000 people in the Skagit Valley in northern Washington State. She became the library tech person by default.

Library 40
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Conferencing Virtually with Libraries in Iowa

Tech Soup

Back in January of 2008, a network of rural libraries decided to host an online conference to provide an opportunity for library staff and trustees to attend continuing education sessions in an online format, helping to reduce the strain on staffing and budgets. They saved money on travel costs for speakers and attendees.

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Does the Used IT Market Have a Future?

Tech Soup

Refurbishment and the Environment. Yet, for many purposes, refurbished equipment presents nonprofits, libraries, and lower-income families with a more affordable alternative to new equipment; one that will do nearly everything that new computers do. We at TechSoup have for a long time been fervent advocates for refurbished PCs.

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Is the Used Computer Market Going Away?

Tech Soup

Refurbishment and the Environment. Yet, for many purposes, refurbished equipment presents nonprofits, libraries, and lower-income families with a more affordable alternative to new equipment; one that will do nearly everything that new computers do. We at TechSoup have for a long time been fervent advocates for refurbished PCs.

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5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

Evaluation explains the effects [on the recipients or the environment] that are expected as a result of transferring or exchanging knowledge.". Published Friday, June 06, 2008 8:13 PM by Rebecca. June 6, 2008 10:41 PM. June 8, 2008 11:03 AM. Wild Apricot Updates - June 2008. June 2008 (9). May 2008 (9).

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Thoughts on the Future of Open Source and Nonprofits

NTEN

In this resource-strapped environment, it's arguable that not considering open source options seriously when evaluating your software toolbox is a disservice to your organization, board, constituents, and clients. . As open source software moves more and more into the application layer, it is increasingly relevant to nonprofits.