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APRIL 29, 2021

While day-to-day has been moving online for the past decade, the pandemic forced institutions to quickly move all services online. Despite needing to access online services, almost a quarter of U.S. The attempt thrust digital inequity into the public’s awareness. adults do not use home broadband.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 22, 2013

Of course libraries are all about education in its various forms. There are now a dizzying array of online resources in this area. PowerMyLearning is a new, free online resource that has educational games, videos, and other activities for elementary, middle-school, and high school-aged students. International NGOs and Libraries.

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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

MARCH 24, 2014

How does your library address questions about Internet safety? Does your organization offer classes in how to protect your privacy online? Internet safety can be a tricky subject to teach. Information about Internet safety, computer security, and. will share best practices for teaching Internet safety in group and.

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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

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Phishing scams, data theft, social media missteps, and cyberbullying are all unfortunate side effects of Internet use. In honor of Safer Internet Day , Microsoft has launched a new interactive website to promote a healthy Internet for everybody. What are the Internet safety practices at your organization? Why participate?

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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

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

JULY 17, 2015

adults still don't have broadband Internet access at home. The June 2015 FCC proposal calls for an expansion of Lifeline to provide low-income households with a choice of subsidized phone service or broadband Internet access. digital divide than anything I can think of since the invention of the Internet. Citizens Online.

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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

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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 18, 2012

Part of my objective was to show the unintended consequences of Internet censorship bills like SOPA and PIPA (SOPA's Senate buddy bill), responding to alerts from organizations I trust like the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Don't Break the Internet! In November, I wrote a blog post entitled: Why I’m Scared of the SOPA bill.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

There are a handful of things each of us should do to keep secure online, right? We know that one size does not fit all, when it comes to teaching and learning about online security. Online Security for Kids (and the Organizations Serving Them). Like it or not, it is not possible to keep kids off the Internet.

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Forum One

JULY 6, 2022

Among Forum One’s mission-driven partners, healthcare providers face some of the biggest challenges in crafting digital strategies, because the need is so vast—all Americans need healthcare, and they increasingly turn to the internet to find information. Patients increasingly use the internet to find information related to their care.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Naturally, hosting an online event takes some effort. And if you’ve never hosted an online conference, you may be unsure how they work and the steps you need to take. . Much like a traditional conference, a virtual conference is a conference held online or digital space. What is a Virtual Conference? panel discussions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

From the first experience of surround sound to seeing your hands function and your body moving through a digital world, nonprofit marketers and fundraisers absolutely need to explore this next iteration of the internet. The universal menu includes: Apps : View and launch apps from your library. That’s it for now!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 2, 2015

The Internet was primarily a desktop PC or laptop experience and reading news and sending and receiving email accounted for the majority of time spent online. Today, social media consumes the most time spent on the Internet and the majority of that browsing occurs on a smartphone or tablet. New York Public Library 2015.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Citrix Online products are back in stock! Eligible nonprofits and libraries can now access discounted rates for Citrix Online's web conferencing and remote desktop services. Using Citrix Online products, you can conduct online meetings, trainings, and video conferences. Citrix Online Web Conferencing.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Just in time for National Cyber Security Awareness Month , Symantec has continued their support of TechSoup and our mission with their updated donations of Norton AntiVirus 2011 and Norton Internet Security 2011 to eligible nonprofits and libraries. What's the difference between the two? Here's a quick breakdown: read more.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2022

In 2015, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History launched the Philanthropy Initiative to collect, document, research, and create exhibitions and online content relating to the history of American giving. If people want to learn more, online or in-person, where can they go? . Why is it important to this history? .

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2011

Right then I wanted to try and find a way for nonprofits and libraries to have the same experience. EPA Energy Star Program are teaming up to bring you a free webinar called " The Biggest Green IT Opportunities for Nonprofits and Libraries " on Tuesday, June 28, at 1 p.m. Free online training.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2009

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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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. Please visit the site to view this video).

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Online dangers and security hazards are bad enough, but understanding what they all mean is enough to give you a headache. For example, hackers might use an XSS attack to hijack one of your organization's online accounts, or to steal specific bits of personal information, such as your financial information.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2011

It's always interesting to see emerging technology trends merge and intersect in ways that might someday prove valuable to nonprofits and libraries. Imagine getting points in an online game each time you drink more water, floss your teeth or take a step toward some other healthy lifestyle goal. ".

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

This updated blog post from the campaign explores some ways to increase online collaboration and also reduce travel and work efficiency. Online collaboration is one of these generic terms that seems to lose meaning the more people use it. Why Is Online Collaboration Green? Online Project Management Tools.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2014

Gen X and gen Y both came of age during the rise mass Internet communications and increasingly shun print communications and fundraising while adapting quickly to new trends in mobile and social giving. Milliennials also value privacy and time away from mobile and social media, reading print copies of books, and regularly visit libraries.

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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

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. Anyone interested in finding out more on this program can call 1-855-8-INTERNET.

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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. Since they're cloud-based, you can finish your courses anywhere and anytime, as long as you have Internet access.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2011

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? With on-going.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The Pew Internet and American Life Project has issued its annual forecast of “ The Future of the Internet.” It offers predictions for the Internet in 2020. Here's the high points: The mobile device will be the primary connection tool to the Internet for most people in the world in 2020.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2010

One of the final speakers from this morning's session trying to ask and answer whether the Internet could fix politics or not was Scott Heiferman , the co-Founer and CEO of Meetup.com. He talked about the commonly misplaced aims of many marketing and online communications teams. It's not about the numbers, it's about the engagement.

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Tech Soup

JULY 12, 2011

Each of the solutions, such as online conferencing, recorded seminars, screencasts, and learning management systems, utilize the Internet to take the common job training seminar and keep it on location, saving time, energy, and money. Tools for Training Staff Online. Getting to know Online Conferencing Tools.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2010

Are you interested in taking online donations, but not sure where to start? This can be a very confusing process, with many options and it’s not easy to determine what the best solution is for your nonprofit or library. Attend this free webinar on Thursday, May 20, 11 a.m. Space is limited so register today !

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A CVA with a medical organization in Manitoba saw similar benefits of remote technology in her work: [Our volunteer] orientations are all online now and I don’t think I’ll ever go back… especially for their first kind of introduction. The issue of accessibility goes beyond simply having a computer and internet.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2013

Department of Commerce Broadband Technology Opportunities Program to address the digital divide, one in five American adults still do not use the Internet. One element is an infrastructure project installing fiber optical cabling to homes, schools and businesses and gigabit (ultra-fast) Internet, sponsored by Google.

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