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APRIL 29, 2021

Despite needing to access online services, almost a quarter of U.S. And even those who are comfortable navigating online find their internet connections taxed as multiple family members try to make simultaneous video calls. adults do not use home broadband.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

But with proper education, Internet users can fight back against these digital creeps. Scott Pinkelman, digital literacy innovation specialist at the Free Library of Philadelphia , recently presented on this important topic at the Digital Shift online conference. " In other words, the Internet isn't a monolithic entity.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

I have good news: For $5 million a year, we can build a global library that provides tens of millions of people around the world who are blind, low vision, or dyslexic free access to books that will work for them. Our Bookshare library has over 550,000 books that have been delivered digitally over 10 million times.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

The Kansas City Public Library. They have developed a way for anyone with a Kansas City public library card to use expensive professional applications like those from Adobe and Microsoft without owning them. They are building a free software lending library. How The Lending Library Will Work.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2014

Do you help job seekers at your library or nonprofit? Supporting job seekers is a critical service provided by public libraries and community based workforce organizations. Gather new ideas to improve your services for job seekers as you hear stories of success in libraries. This free webinar on Wednesday, April 30 at 11 a.m.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2012

highlights how apps can help libraries connect with patrons and provide services in new ways. Many libraries accomplish this by. creating standalone apps or a mobile-friendly website and library. inspire libraries (and nonprofits!) Engaging with Library (and Other) Collections. scanner, and Internet access.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 5, 2017

We benefit from the resources, brainpower, and strength of organizations and individuals to help us support NGOs and public libraries worldwide. We were introduced to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through our common interest in libraries. TechSoup and the IMLS Are Library Champions.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

As more and more information moves online, Americans without Internet access are increasingly being left behind. OCLC's recently released infographic, " The Internet Is Important to Everyone " dramatically highlights these discrepancies. The barriers to increasing broadband Internet adoption. as a whole.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

As smartphones and tablets grow in popularity, mobile optimization is something libraries and nonprofits should pay close attention to in the coming year. Why should mobile be part of libraries and nonprofits' game plan? Multiple studies have found that more people are accessing the web from a mobile device. Why Mobile?

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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

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 18, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. Burlington Public Library was one of our test installation sites. It is a medium-sized library about 60 miles north of Seattle in northern Washington State. Internet connectivity is via a T1 line.

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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

MAY 12, 2015

How the Natalia Library Helps Patrons Improve Their Lives. The Natalia Veteran's Memorial Library serves the small town of Natalia, Texas. With extremely limited resources, librarian Amy Edge must make difficult decisions every day about what her library can provide. It netted $2,500 for the library.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2011

The first time I really "got" the power of accessible technology (AT) to improve the lives of people with disabilities was when I saw the PBS documentary Freedom Machines. How Accessible Technology Computer Refurbishment Came About. How Accessible Technology Works. Touch the Future.

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Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2014

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your feedback to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) during their public comment period on Net Neutrality, so there is time to have your voice heard to help reverse the dismantling of the open Internet. You can also check out the guide at Consumerist for more information on Net Neutrality.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Many organizations, however, overlook ensuring that their web presence is accessible to individuals who may have visual or auditory impairments. Accessibility in Developing Countries. According to Malhan, the biggest challenge in the developing world for the disabled is a lack access to resources and information.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

In our last blog post , we talked about the surprising number of Americans without access to. the Internet: who they are and what barriers are preventing them from. As part of our i3 Internet Inclusion Initiative , Mobile Beacon has launched a new partnership with EveryoneOn , a. getting connected. national level.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 12, 2012

Get mobile broadband access for your organization with a donated fourth-generation (4G) modem or wireless hotspot from the Mobile Beacon Donation Program. Mobile Beacon Internet service is not included as part of this donation. A stationary modem with an integrated WiFi router for local networking and internet access.

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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

JULY 16, 2013

But what if kids learned basic tech skills along with reading storybooks and taking spelling tests? And what if a person, regardless of age, could learn anything from typing to HTML to using an iPad without any cost or accessibility barriers? " The Role of Libraries. Defining Digital Literacy.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 4, 2015

The JourneyEd.com offer is available to all nonprofits and libraries. Simply request JourneyEd.com Technology Products for Nonprofits and Libraries – Access to Discounted Rates and you'll receive a special link to browse the JourneyEd.com nonprofit catalog and request your products. Internet Office 300 UPS System.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2014

The FCC updated that as of late Tuesday, they had already received more than 780,000 comments, including an open letter from Internet giants Google, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, and others. Read what TechSoup Global staff think of their ruling, how the gutting of Net Neutrality hurts nonprofits , and why libraries need to be especially vocal.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In this edition of nonprofit tech news, TechSoup shows new ways your nonprofit could harness mobile and killer apps in 2016! In 2016, video will continue to be the most interesting media on the Internet. But with so many charities and libraries working with children, the weird new security threat in 2016 will be smart toys.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 22, 2013

Of course libraries are all about education in its various forms. Parents, teachers and students have access to the same usage report, which allows for better coordination between parent and teacher, and greater student accountability. It also integrates well with after-school programs and library open-access.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2010

With shrinking budgets, providing increased access to the Internet and training for computer literacy can be particularly challenging for libraries and public computing centers. read more.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

Last week, TechSoup for Libraries held a webinar called Public Tech Instruction: Teaching the Public on Internet Safety. The presenters, Austin Stroud of the Monroe County Public Library and Crystal Schimpf of TechSoup for Libraries, shared resources for teaching online safety and security. Assessments/Quizzes.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

If you work for a nonprofit or library in California, your organization might be eligible to reduce your. BetterWorld Telecom's donation program with TechSoup provides access to discounted telecommunications service. CTF provides funding for basic access services. E-Rate Discount for Schools and Libraries.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Having the right tech can help you stay connected even when you're away. Microsoft Office Web Apps lets you take Office on the road with Internet-based versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. A smartphone is the perfect traveling companion: it provides directions, maps, apps, Internet connectivity, and more.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

this summer is the Comcast Internet Essentials Program. This new program is rolling out this month in 39 states offering $10 per month broadband Internet program to low-income families with children who are eligible to receive free school meals. Subscribers will also be given access to free digital literacy training.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Over the past year, we've been doing TechSoup Impact stories about nonprofits, churches, and libraries doing great work with TechSoup product donations. " Waukesha Public Library. An increasing number of public libraries are discovering TechSoup donations, but few are maxing them out like Waukesha Public Library in Wisconsin.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2011

To access the. Eastern time, and will discuss the future of the Internet. Here's the description from their site: That the Internet will remain as free and. battles over net neutrality, broadband access, and online speech, what. What are your biggest concerns about the future of the Internet? person come June!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2015

Q: What happens when you bring app developers together with nonprofits and libraries along with some coffee thrown in? Not only have the people working on the project been building up their list of locations with free Wi-Fi access, but they've also started to focus on marketing and outreach for the service.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Microsoft acquired Skype last year so the voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service has a brand new look for Windows 8. With Evernote , you can take notes on your Windows 8 desktop and then access them on your smartphone. You can access, view, edit, and share your stored files right from the Start screen. Productivity.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2016

In The Tech That Will Change 2016 , I boldly predicted that this is the year that the digital divide will finally be bridged in the United States. Many nonprofits and libraries all across the country are doing great work around digital inclusion. nonprofit and library digital inclusion consortium. a-month home broadband.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2016

In The Tech That Will Change 2016 , I boldly predicted that this is the year that the digital divide will finally be bridged in the United States. Many nonprofits and libraries all across the country are doing great work around digital inclusion. nonprofit and library digital inclusion consortium. a-month home broadband.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Some of the biggest ways your nonprofit or library can make an. More accessible information. securely locked away in electronic files that only you can access. admin fee: $24–$31) is the backbone of most nonprofit and library. Wondering how to direct new grant funding, or whether or not your library should.

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