Tech Soup

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Register now for TechSoup's "Story of an Open Source Library" webinar, this Thursday at 11 a.m. that work well for libraries and the benefits and challenges associated with their use. They use thin clients for Internet access and Koha for the circulation and public catalogs. Pacific time.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

In August, we hosted a webinar called Technology Planning Tips for Small Libraries. Julie Elmore, library director, Oakland City-Columbia Township Public Library (Indiana). Travis Montgomery, technology specialist, Liberty Lake Municipal Library (Washington). Our guests for this webinar were.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

It creates an opportunity to have public benefit being balanced with business interests. For the content of books, this flexibility is expressed in ideas like public domain, when the copyright owned by the author or publisher ends at some point. Turns out that Chris’ mom was the acting CEO of a new software company, “Napster.”

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

Pottsboro Area Library in Texas. We of course got lots of great stories, and our winner is the Pottsboro Area Library. When librarian Dianne Connery came to the library a few years ago, she found a classic small town library situated in a converted post office building with the requisite institutional green paint job.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Nonprofits and libraries are consistently challenged to collaborate with their staffs, boards, and other supporters in efficient and effective ways. Connect, Collaborate, and Engage: The Potential of SharePoint for Nonprofits and Public Libraries Wednesday, March 9, 11 a.m. Pacific time. read more.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 13, 2024

When you hear the term “digital archive,” you likely think of museums, historical societies, or libraries. But their idea of cataloging may be akin to an analog library system — “last name, first name” — which is completely unnatural to how a regular person who just needs to find a photo might search for it.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Make data collection even simpler with our library of common assessments, intervention record templates, and pre-configured forms tailored to common compliance standards. Showcase your impact with custom reports Quickly develop custom reports with built-in reporting and insights tools.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

software solution in which one host computer is shared by multiple users simultaneously. 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. She became the library tech person by default.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

software solution in which one host computer is shared by multiple users simultaneously. 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. She became the library tech person by default.

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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. Bring Office Home.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

OneRoof is software that manages all operations of an Internet café or telecentre or computer lab. benefit corporation) that owns and distributes the software for public access computing centers run by telecentres, nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries around the world. What the Software Actually Does.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Using a keyboard and mouse, and swiping and tapping on a smartphone or tablet, is second nature to nonprofit digital marketers and fundraisers, but the Oculus Quest headset and hand controllers are a completely new software and hardware experience. The universal menu includes: Apps : View and launch apps from your library.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2013

Do you want to know more about the broad range of software Microsoft donates to nonprofits and libraries through TechSoup? Are you interested in learning more about how to participate in the Microsoft Software Donation Program ? Benefits automatically included with Microsoft software donations.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2012

Last fall, we held two webinars talking about the Microsoft Software Donation Program. The first, Microsoft Donation Program: How Does It Work , went into detail on the updated Microsoft Software Donation Program. Discussion topics will include: Types of software available. Register today!

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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

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

For awhile now, we at TechSoup (parent organization to the MaintainIT Project ) have been working with our corporate partners to open more donation programs to public libraries. In the past year, software donations from Symantec , NOZA , and others have become available to public libraries for the first time.

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Tech Soup

JULY 27, 2011

It is hard to believe how far we’ve come since we first started donating Microsoft software. TechSoup used to distribute software donations to worthy nonprofit organizations from the basement of a San Francisco Victorian. That’s a lot of basement-fulls of software! And it’s a good thing!

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Do you need software to manage volunteers and human resources? Following on the heels of our Software to Build and Grow Your Nonprofit. Following on the heels of our Software to Build and Grow Your Nonprofit. Human resources software can save you time, reduce paperwork, and help you get rid of paper HR files once and for all.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

We hear from young nonprofits and libraries all the time, and we know that making wise and affordable technology investments can play a vital part in building and growing an organization. All of these donated software tools can be requested at the same time. Get Your Office Running. Manage Your Finances. Keep Files Safe.

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Tech Soup

MAY 24, 2010

The event was presented by Twilio and Open 311 , one of the organizations leading the charge to make government data public, accessible, and usable. Kapor suggested that open government is a part of the natural progression of open source: open-source developers have already redefined software and business.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

We see tremendous innovations in social enterprise, but these are merely part of larger, global changes in the ways in which society organizes itself to create public goods. To explain our approach, let’s look at Bookshare , our accessible online library for people with print disabilities. copyright law.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 8, 2010

Last month, I got a chance to talk with Nell Taylor, founder of the Chicago Underground Library. We’re building new cataloging software that we eventually hope to provide free of charge to jumpstart other collections. We’ve been doing this for close to five years and have accumulated over 2,000 publications.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. Learn how to implement and conduct effective tech training for your nonprofit or library staff!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! A hackathon is an event where programmers, developers, designers, and leaders come together to collaborate on an app, website, or software projects.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 6, 2021

The Gardens is open 365 days a year and is free to the public. Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens use volunteers to provide support in the gardens and greenhouses, offices and library, at special events, and within the education sector. . Since its inception, the Botanical Gardens has grown to a 67.5-acre

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 11, 2015

“Your secure software is open source: doesn’t that make it less secure?” It’s an important question for us and for all of our peers developing secure software in today’s post-Snowden environment of fear and worry about surveillance. The analogy of the strong safe with an open design is directly applicable to secure software design.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

If your nonprofit offers memberships to engage supporters more deeply in your organization’s activities, you need robust software to keep your program organized. This guide will review the basics of membership software for nonprofits and the top solutions to consider. Here’s our roadmap: What is membership software for nonprofits?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

It used to be that you needed to enroll at a local school or spend hours in the library to learn new skills. You don’t need to spend hours searching the library for the best books to learn about specific topics anymore. Public speaking. Communication.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

From operating systems to office productivity suites to graphic design software, Microsoft has made over 250 products available for donation through TechSoup. Your Guide to Donated Software Through TechSoup. To receive product donations from TechSoup, an organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a public library.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

One of the advantages of Windows 8 is the inclusion of free security software. In addition to offering protection against spyware, malware, and viruses, Windows Defender software is built into Windows 8 and doesn't require a separate installation. This is great news for both libraries and organizations with more than 10 computers.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

A copyright exception allows specialist organizations (generally a government agency or disability NGO or library) to make an accessible version of a published book without having to get permission from the author or publisher. That is, we want the ebooks that are purchased by the general public to be fully accessible.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

What we do: Benetech's Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) develops database software, data collection strategies, and statistical techniques to measure human rights atrocities. Familiarity with python, R, and JavaScript libraries for charting, mapping, and vis is helpful. Perform a little bit of GNU/Linux system administration.

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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.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 11, 2013

In the first installment of this series, I described the Bookshare International library and where we hope to take it next. Our collection includes children’s books from Scholastic, contemporary books from Arab Scientific Publishers in Lebanon and literary books from the public domain from Kotobarabia in Egypt.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2013

organization, and request donated software, hardware, and services. nonprofits, charities, public libraries, and foundations! best suited for nonprofit and library staff in the United States who are new to TechSoup or would like a quick tour of how to get more out of. on Thursday, December 19 at 11 a.m. This event is.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

organization, and request donated software, hardware, and services. nonprofits, charities, public libraries, and foundations! best suited for nonprofit and library staff in the United States who are new to TechSoup or for existing members who would like a quick tour of how to get more out of. Pacific time (2 p.m.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

He reads accessible ebooks from Benetech’s Bookshare library in braille format, and learns as quickly as his peers without disabilities. Revelations about government interception of these confidential stories has caused us to redouble our efforts to lower the barrier to the use of strong, secure crypto software like Martus.

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