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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. In part 2, we offer a librarian's perspective as the host for this program. " Library-Specific Curriculum. From Proposal to Success.

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5 Ways Libraries Support Disaster Relief and Recovery

Tech Soup

The Saskatoon Public Library opened its doors to these evacuees, and staff members stepped up their efforts to help the evacuees communicate with their family and friends. Staffers also let people from outside of Saskatoon check out books from the library and access other services. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness.

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Teaching Online Safety: Building Curriculum

Tech Soup

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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9 Amazing Organizations Share Their Tech Success

Tech Soup

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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The Birth of a Field: Digital Media and Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

"We are in a moment of time where 57% of teens produce and share media. Young people have access to computers in schools and libraries, but there is a difference in the quality of experience. There is a gap in social skills, experience, and knowledge when you only have 10-15 minutes of access in library versus 24/7 access at home.

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Six Steps to Making Risky Projects Possible

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If your institution says it is bold and fearless, how do your programs support that? If you say, “we need a blog,” others in your organization won’t know how to contextualize that within the programs and mission of the institution. I worked on one project in which the client institution thought they wanted unfettered teen expression.

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Fundraising 101: Understand the Basics of Fundraising so You Can Fund Your Dream

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If your organization promotes literacy, partner with a bookstore. For a self-esteem program for teen girls : Showing every teen girl how awesome she is. For a cat rescue program: Loving care for magnificent cats. For a self-esteem program for teen girls: Your gift of $18.25 Lots of stories.