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LocalFreeWeb Combines Digital Inclusion with Public Transportation

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Q: What happens when you bring app developers together with nonprofits and libraries along with some coffee thrown in? I spoke with Joseph Tanigawa from Code for San Francisco (our local chapter of Code for America), who presented LocalFreeWeb at the previous breakfast. Collaborating with Public Libraries.

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MathAndCoding Turns the Library into a Coding Classroom (Part 2)

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In part 1 of this series, we introduced MathAndCoding , a nonprofit that offers teen-led programming classes for children in public libraries in the Silicon Valley area. As the first librarian to host it, Karin Bricker, library manager for youth and outreach services at Mountain View Public Library, had to overcome some initial skepticism.

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Building the Tech Capacity of Nonprofits Everywhere with TechSoup's NetSquared Events

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Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. In collaboration with the TechSoup Global Network , our trusted partners give organizations worldwide access to the solutions they need.

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Building a Digitally Literate Community

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In early education, children learn the fundamentals of reading and writing in order to communicate, collaborate, and contribute in the world. Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age.

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Technology for Resilience: The Future of Disaster Relief

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Disaster preparedness is something every nonprofit and public library needs to be on top of — whether you deal with disaster relief directly or not. I had the privilege of attending the San Francisco workshop. Also known as AR, this technology superposes an image of reality with a virtual image. 3D printing.

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Infographic: The Internet is Important to Everyone

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Nonprofits and libraries can use the infographic to help local government and other community leaders understand why increasing information technology access and use should be a critical community-wide goal. The Auburn Public Library is collaborating with Best Buy to offer free technical assistance to community members.

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Upwardly Global: Bridging the Opportunity Gap for Skilled Immigrants

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Currently operating in Chicago, New York, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Silver Spring, Maryland, Upwardly Global also supports clients across the U.S. All images used with permission of Upwardly Global © 2017. through its Job Seeker Services Program. spanhidden.

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