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Structural Poverty and the Non-Adoption Tax

Tech Soup

This post originally appeared at TechSoup for Libraries. GCCE and the New Mexico State Library are partners in Fast-Forward New Mexico (FFNM), a BTOP-funded project. Among other things, the project provides for 64 hours of free Internet training in 17 libraries around the state.

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Accessibility Excitement in Geneva

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

There was also an associated effort called the Trusted Intermediary Global Accessible Resources (TIGAR) project, to ease the exchange of accessible book files between libraries for the blind and print disabled. The Stakeholders Platform and the TIGAR project were time-limited and needed to be replaced by a new structure.

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Bookshare Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary at Google

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Bookshare, Benetech’s pioneering digital library for people with print disabilities, celebrated its 10th birthday last night with a terrific party that was attended by many of our long-time friends and supporters. Our lower cost model made it practical to invert the power structure. I can feel it all over, it’s a hit!” said Stevie.

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Government, Community, and Corporate Partnerships to Expand Broadband Access

Tech Soup

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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The AI Writing Prompt Formula and Prompt Ideas

Whole Whale

It is also an effective way to structure outputs and can be used for various types of content, including sales pages, emails, and blog posts. Conceptual Prompt Narratives To avoid generic or unstructured prompt responses try using the Problem, Agitation, Solution (PAS) framework to build an AI copywriting tool.

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Share Files and Collaborate Online with Box

Tech Soup

Create a folder structure that categorizes your daily fundraising responsibilities. Manage geographically dispersed staff and beneficiaries by creating folder structures with content specific to regional offices. Its employees use Box to share digital asset libraries and collaborate with third-party vendors.

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Leading the Participant

Museum 2.0

Last month, the radio show This American Life ran a fascinating episode called " Kid Politics ," which starts with a long segment about the Air Force One Discovery Center immersive experience at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The simulation is structured to give students information, then a binary choice.

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