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Apply for the 2021 Digital Inclusion Fellowship

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NTEN has long advocated that every organization needs to recognize the role of digital equity in meeting its mission. Ellie Avis, a fellow in Josephine County, OR, launched a hotspot lending program that allows library patrons to bring their connectivity home. Despite needing to access online services, almost a quarter of U.S.

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The 15th issue of NTEN: Change is here: Advocacy and Visual Communications

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The 15th issue of the NTEN: Change journal is out, focusing on Advocacy and Visual Communications: How to Rise Above the Noise. Plus, learn how to use Storify to capture insights at your next event, discover low-cost tools for visual communications, and tips on how to build a compelling visual library. >>Enjoy,

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In Memory of NTEN Member Michael DeLong

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Here at NTEN, we were shocked and saddened to hear the news that last week our colleague, Michael DeLong, passed away very suddenly. Michael was an active member of the NTEN community, NTC speaker, colleague, friend, and an all-around great person to know. He was our social media manager. We mourn him and remember him well.

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App Resources for Nonprofits and Libraries

Tech Soup

How would apps benefit your nonprofit or library? Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries. Thanks to a grant from Microsoft , TechSoup's App It Up project investigated the kinds of apps nonprofits and libraries are using to engage their constituents, tell their stories, and get their work done. Library Apps. Green Apps.

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NTEN's Website Redesign: Survey results from the community

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With NTEN''s website redesign project underway, we took a step back and asked, "How do we know how our users use our site and what they want if we don''t ask? So we turned to the NTEN community, as we will continue to do at various stages of the redesign process, for your candid feedback about the NTEN website.

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The NTEN Community just got a facelift!

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The NTEN Community platform recently went under the knife! Searchable resource library with easy file uploading. We think the changes are even better than Botox, with our smooth, new platform to help you get more out of your NTEN community. community Community community platform nptech nten Communications'

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Go Mobile: Why Responsive Web Design Matters for Libraries and Nonprofits

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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? It begs the question: Why aren't more patrons accessing library sites on their mobile devices?

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