Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

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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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

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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Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2015

If you're creating a video, a podcast, an online training, or any other project that might benefit from adding some sweet tunes, the Free Music Archive (FMA) offers more than 80,000 free, completely legal-to-use audio downloads. Here's how to get the most out of this free resource. A Little About Us. Be adventurous!

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

These organizations engage in lobbying efforts, provide their members representation in decision-making processes, and run public awareness campaigns that benefit their members and the industry as a whole. This could involve spotlighting them in your nonprofit’s publication or giving out awards that highlight excellence in your field.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

But what are the rules and where can you get good public domain or Creative Commons images to spice up your website? If an image is marked as public domain , it has no owner, and you can use it without permission or attribution. If an image is marked copyright-free , you can use it without permission. Copyright Office.

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2015

If your nonprofit or public library received donated Microsoft software through TechSoup, you probably used the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) to get your software. Microsoft includes two years of Software Assurance with all Volume Licensing products it donates through TechSoup. Upgrade to New Versions.

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Tech Soup

JULY 10, 2013

Save time and staff resources by automating maintenance of your public access computers, kiosks, and computer labs. It’s also comparable to Faronics Deep Freeze, which is helpful for maintaining public access computers so that libraries can easily restore to an original state and block malware, viruses, etc. RollBack RX.

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Tech Soup

JULY 13, 2015

The Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library (MBWML) was established in 1958 and named to honor the mother of America's first president. The museum and library preserves the rich history of the Northern Neck through its collections, exhibits, tours, and educational programs. Keeping History Protected.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 11, 2015

This is a recurring question that we get at Benetech about Martus —our free, strongly encrypted tool for secure collection and management of sensitive information, built and provided by the Benetech Human Rights Program. International License. “Your secure software is open source: doesn’t that make it less secure?”

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Luckily, there are some great Internet safety resources that are specific for healthcare organizations , libraries , seniors , kids , and small offices (like the ones that most nonprofits have). We recommend this resource to libraries and any charity that works with children of any age. Online Security for Libraries.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is essential to keep technology knowledge and skills up to date. Organizing software trainings for your library or public computer lab. Eligible organizations can request up to 100 user licenses per year. Train on Over 150 Products. Just-in-Time Training.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

This new technology has become available in time to help public schools in the U.S. It’s also looking like relatively few charities and also libraries are getting the hang of it. Social Misfits Media and Aegis Media in the UK have just launched a new free online social media guide for charities to help relieve our perplexity.

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Tech Soup

MAY 24, 2011

Throughout the month of May, TechSoup is sharing a variety of resources on web design and development for nonprofits and public libraries. One-Pager was an experiment by library consulting firm INFLUX to see what a library website would look like stripped down to its bare essentials. Photo: Katherine , CC license

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 29, 2016

The Challenge is open to all nonprofits and public libraries in the world that have received Symantec product donation(s) and are currently using the product. (a) Eligibility. a) Nondiscrimination. Submission Restrictions. (a) a) In General. Limit one submission per organization. c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

upgrade through the Windows Store for free. That's not the case for nonprofits, charities or public libraries that have received Windows through TechSoup, however. through the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). You've probably read that you can download the Windows 8.1 You can upgrade to Windows 8.1

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2009

Software buying and licensing can be a daunting subject for the uninitiated, but Zac Mutrux , a San Francisco-based technology consultant with years of experience advising nonprofits, did a great job simplifying this subject during our latest TechSoup Talks! webinar , 5 Mistakes to Avoid when Acquiring Software. Look ahead.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The TechSoup donation for GoToWebinar is intended for audiences of up to 1,000 attendees, like public-facing webinars, large-scale presentations, and major organization-wide events. Plus, both products include a GoToMeeting license. Content library – Store reusable content, including documents, surveys, and recordings.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

This time I’ll review the Nominet Trust 100 nominations for the very best technologies for social good, the big TechSoup/ Guardian Technology for Good Report, The soft launch of Hacker Helper, a new free service that sends money over email, the world’s most popular websites, and two new Netflix style subscription services for eBooks.

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Tech Soup

JULY 27, 2011

Also, there is no longer a five-seat minimum requirement, so an organization can request just one license if that is all it needs. Then, join us on August 4, 2011, for a free webinar Microsoft Donation Program: How Does It Work?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Many nonprofit and library workers and volunteers get work email or access databases or use the organization’s intranet using their personal devices. The most dramatic example of this that I’ve found is a news story by National Public Radio entitled Wipeout: When Your Company Kills Your iPhone. The Problem.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2017

We have a special contest give-away in store at this year's Nonprofit Technology Conference: a free year-long subscription of Adobe Creative Cloud. As part of the prize notification, the winning individual or group will be asked to sign an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release, and a publicity release (where legal).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Getting the software set up is easy and it is free, using blogger. Another free blogging platform is wordpress hosted. Say you want to track mentions of a particular public issue or news item. It is an idea closely tied with the term user-generated content and creative commons licensing. That means you can subscribe.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 7, 2007

It’s peer reviewed (good), but it’s got a rather restrictive license, and the content is not freely available. The licenses are as follows: Personal License: If you have purchased a copy/subscription to the Journal with a personal license, this means that it is for your personal use.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 10, 2015

to showcase your nonprofit or library. As part of the prize notification, the winning organization will be asked to sign an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release and a publicity release (where legal). Then request a discounted Adobe CC membership or other donated Adobe products with TechSoup to get started!

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2015

Meggan Frost, public services librarian for Paul Smith's College in upstate New York, gave a knockout presentation on graphic design recently for the Nebraska Library Commission. Here are some awesome free tools to help you with color. Meggan's favorite sites for getting free imagery include. Morgue File.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2013

The story focuses on a bright and eager 20-something-year-old who gets a job at this highly coveted place to work that offers luxuries such as free concerts, volleyball courts, and a spa. I especially like that the book is available free to all on the author's website. The whole guide is Creative Commons licensed.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2013

The story focuses on a bright and eager 20-something-year-old who gets a job at this highly coveted place to work that offers luxuries such as free concerts, volleyball courts, and a spa. I especially like that the book is available free to all on the author's website. The whole guide is Creative Commons licensed.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 14, 2008

What’s in the crystal ball for museums and libraries? The IMLS (Institute for Museum and Library Services) has commissioned a preliminary proposal for an NAS (National Academy of Sciences) report on museums and libraries in the 21st century. What are the essential differences and similarities between libraries and museums?

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