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Independent Professional Resources:
Use this section to refer to common tools which can help all librarians become more technologically literate, better equipped to keep records and use reports appropriately, and best take advantage of the tools and resources available to us.
Use this help page to assist you with basic Atriuum reports and settings that we all use; tutorial sheets can be reminders for librarians or assist volunteers who need direction when you don't have time.
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If you don't know how to use Google Drive, you need to. It is like coming into the year 2000 and not knowing how to use Word. It's THAT important! The beginner video was created by Ginger Kirchmyer and is 30 min. in length, but if you have NEVER used Google, start here. Otherwise, Anson Alex (the professional) makes some great tutorials - just watch what you need! There's also a handout with step-by-step instructions if you prefer.
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This step-by-step instruction sheet will guide you through the sign-up process for district in-services every time you forget!
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Wonder how some people make handouts with incredible pictorial directions? It's easy with Jing. Jing is a free photo capture program which will allow you to simply demonstrate (via handouts or the computer) how to access information on your computer. It is invaluable as an instructor of digital resources.
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QR codes are a more advanced type of barcode that can be used on handouts, flyers, or your website. Your audience just scans the code with an app on their device, and they are now able to watch a video, see a picture, or listen to an audio
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Use Symbaloo to set up your desktop so that it looks like an iPad (with symbols or icons on your homescreen). This will allow you to be more efficient as you click, click, click through your day...
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This help-sheet can assist new Twitter users in understanding the symbols, commands, and common phrases used in Twitterdome.
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