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	<title>BlogJunction Illinois &#187; Technology Planning</title>
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		<title>March Webinar Madness on TechAtlas</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2010/02/08/march-webinar-madness-on-techatlas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:55:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>WJIL Project Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for help with managing your library&#8217;s technology inventory or maybe you need to start working on a technology plan? In March, WebJunction will be hosting a series of webinars to introduce you to the free, online technology planning and management tool called TechAtlas for Libraries. Participants in the sessions will get to see live demonstrations [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you looking for help with managing your library&#8217;s technology inventory or maybe you need to start working on a technology plan? In March, WebJunction will be hosting a series of webinars to introduce you to the free, online technology planning and management tool called TechAtlas for Libraries. Participants in the sessions will get to see live demonstrations of the tools and also hear tips on best practices for planning and technology management.</p>
<p>For details see the following on L2:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9572" target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.librarylearning.info');">TechAtlas for Libraries: Inventory Tools </a>- March 10<br />
<a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9573" target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.librarylearning.info');">Implementing an Online Help Desk Using Event Tracker</a> &#8211; March 16<br />
<a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9574" target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.librarylearning.info');">Technology Planning with TechAtlas</a> &#8211; March 24</p>
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		<title>Public Library Per Capita Grant Requirements</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2010/02/08/public-library-per-capita-grant-requirements/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:25:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>WJIL Project Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The FY2010-11 (due 15 October 2010) Per Capita grant has a technology plan requirement, &#8221; The library must submit a Technology Plan&#8230;&#8221; from the FY2011 Requirements.
On the 24th of March, WebJunction is hosting Technology Planning with TechAtlas Webinar at 2 p.m. Find out more on L2.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The FY2010-11 (due 15 October 2010) Per Capita grant has a technology plan requirement, &#8221; The library must submit a Technology Plan&#8230;&#8221; from the FY2011 Requirements.</p>
<p>On the 24th of March, WebJunction is hosting Technology Planning with TechAtlas Webinar at 2 p.m. Find out <a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9574" target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.librarylearning.info');">more on L2</a>.</p>
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		<title>TechAtlas Event Tracker Webinar</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2009/04/01/techatlas-event-tracker-webinar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:28:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>WJIL Project Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On April 16 during a free one-hour webinar, we&#8217;ll show how to use the TechAtlas Event Tracker to track computer problems and solutions. You’ll see the software in action and have a chance to ask questions about using the tools.
Event Tracker is a tool within TechAtlas which allows users to create an online &#8220;help desk&#8221; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On April 16 during a <a href="http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1583" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/evanced.info');">free one-hour webinar</a>, we&#8217;ll show how to use the TechAtlas Event Tracker to track computer problems and solutions. You’ll see the software in action and have a chance to ask questions about using the tools.</p>
<p>Event Tracker is a tool within TechAtlas which allows users to create an online &#8220;help desk&#8221; so they can track all of the requests and solutions to computer troubles in the library. When a staff member reports the problem using the web-based form, TechAtlas notifies the designated technical support staff by e-mail. After the problem has been resolved, there is space in Event Tracker to include the solution. This creates a knowledge base that can be referred to later if the same problem occurs. It also helps you to stay on top of all the technology tasks that need to be completed in the library.</p>
<p><a href="http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1583" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/evanced.info');">Register for the webinar.</a></p>
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		<title>TechAtlas Tutorial from SHLS</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>WJIL Project Team</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[TechAtlas in Illinois]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enjoy this screencast which provides an introduction to creating a computer inventory in TechAtlas. Troy Brown from the Shawnee Library System developed this tutorial. Be sure to contact your own system representative with questions on using TechAtlas in your library.

            

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Enjoy this <a href="http://www.shawls.lib.il.us/techatlas/computerinventory.html" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.shawls.lib.il.us');">screencast which provides an introduction to creating a computer inventory in TechAtlas</a>. Troy Brown from the Shawnee Library System developed this tutorial. Be sure to contact your own system representative with questions on using TechAtlas in your library.</p>
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		<title>Upcoming Free Webinars: Advocacy, PLE and Technology Planning</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/upcoming-free-webinars-advocacy-ple-and-technology-planning/</link>
		<comments>http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2007/11/08/upcoming-free-webinars-advocacy-ple-and-technology-planning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>WJIL Project Team</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Continuous Learning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[E-Learning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[WebJunction regularly offers free webinars on a number of different topics. Here is a list of some of the upcoming offerings.
Start You Up! The Personal Learning Experience for Library Staff and Other Busy Professionals 12/05/07 1:00 &#8211; 2:00 pm CT

The new term &#8220;Personal Learning Experience&#8221; refers to a concept of highly individualized, non-structured e-learning built [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WebJunction regularly offers free webinars on a number of different topics. Here is a list of some of the upcoming offerings.</p>
<p><a href="http://il.webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=15543" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/il.webjunction.org');">Start You Up! The Personal Learning Experience for Library Staff and Other Busy Professionals</a> 12/05/07 1:00 &#8211; 2:00 pm CT</p>
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<li>The new term &#8220;Personal Learning Experience&#8221; refers to a concept of highly individualized, non-structured e-learning built by the user to meet his or her own needs. Also known as a &#8220;PLE,&#8221; it can be a mix of educational computer software or applications, Internet pages, Web 2.0 tools and creativity. During this webinar, we will look at the most popular start pages like iGoogle, Netvibes and Pageflakes, and show you how to create your own private, educational website about almost any topic you choose! <strong>Registration is optional</strong>.</li>
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<p><a href="http://il.webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=13496" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/il.webjunction.org');">Everyday Library Advocacy</a> 11/29/07, 1:00 pm CT</p>
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<li>Advocating for your library does not have to be a strategically planned large-scale event. Advocacy can and should happen every day. Join us to learn how you can turn your customer service policy, internal and external communication plans, and networking agenda into advocacy tools that work for you everyday of the year. <strong>Registration is optional</strong>. Use the <a href="http://il.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=13377" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/il.webjunction.org');">instructions for joining the webinar </a>to ensure that you are ready to participate.</li>
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<p><a href="http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1447" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/evanced.info');">Technology Planning with TechAtlas</a> 11/27/07 12:00 &#8211; 1:00 CT</p>
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<li>This overview introduces the learner to the features of TechAtlas for libraries. Please note that all Illinois Libraries were pre-enrolled in TechAtlas as a part of WebJunction Illinois. For more information on your account see <a href="http://il.webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=13408" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/il.webjunction.org');">TechAtlas in Illinois</a>. Registration is not required for this event, but if you would like an email reminder, use the <a href="http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1447" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/evanced.info');">event calendar</a>.</li>
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		<title>Illinois Public Libraries &#8211; Your Assistance is Needed!</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2007/11/01/illinois-public-libraries-your-assistance-is-needed/</link>
		<comments>http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2007/11/01/illinois-public-libraries-your-assistance-is-needed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:27:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>WJIL Project Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2007 National Public Library Funding and Technology Access survey is closing on November 25, 2007 and the Illinois State Library needs your help to complete this survey.
The Bill &#38; Melinda Gates Foundation continues their efforts to bring high quality technology services to all communities. Many public libraries do not have enough funding to keep [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="http://survey.pnmi.com/" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/survey.pnmi.com');">2007 National Public Library Funding and Technology Access survey </a>is closing on November 25, 2007 and the Illinois State Library needs your help to complete this survey.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.gatesfoundation.org/default.htm" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.gatesfoundation.org');">Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation </a>continues their efforts to bring high quality technology services to all communities. Many public libraries do not have enough funding to keep pace in our fast paced technology world. In turn, libraries have outdated computers and slow, if any, Internet access. The goal of the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation is to obtain enough stable funding to ensure they are able to meet library patrons&#8217; needs for high-quality services and access to information.</p>
<p>In the fall of 2006, the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation awarded a grant to the American Library Association&#8217;s <a href="http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=ors" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.ala.org');">Office of Research and Statistics</a> (ALA) to work with Florida State University&#8217;s <a href="http://www.ii.fsu.edu/" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.ii.fsu.edu');">Information Institute </a>(FSU) to track library funding and technology trends on an annual basis to better understand how to improve support in those areas. These findings are compiled in the <a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/ors/publiclibraryfundingtechnologyaccessstudy/pullibfunandtechaccstudy.htm" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.ala.org');">Public Library Funding &amp; Technology Access Study</a>. This year&#8217;s survey has been in the field since September 2, 2007, and will be closing on November 25, 2007.</p>
<p>This survey is vital to all of us! Upon completion of this survey we will have a better understanding of our library&#8217;s roles in providing access to the Internet and digital information. The survey data also gives national and state policymakers, library practitioners, and private funding organizations a better understanding of the issues libraries face, along with essential issues that need to be addressed in our communities. Data from past FSU and ALA studies has been used on behalf of public libraries in Congressional testimony, by the U.S. Census Bureau, and even by the U.S. Supreme Court. Finally, this information will inform the foundations&#8217; grant making through our U.S. Libraries Initiative.</p>
<p>The Illinois State Library needs you to be a part of this &#8216;one of a kind&#8217; national study by completing this survey as soon as possible. In order to have an accurate measurement of the status of funding and technology needs in the U.S. public libraries they must have a maximum number of responses, from us.</p>
<p>Please complete this <a href="http://survey.pnmi.com" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/survey.pnmi.com');">online survey </a>by November 25, 2007. The survey takes about 40 minutes to complete and the data you provide about your library will be instrumental for us and other library professional across the county, now and in the years to come.</p>
<p>Thank you for your continued support and your desire to help make our libraries all they can be!  Anne Craig, Director, Illinois State Library</p>
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		<title>WebJunction TechAtlas Survey</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2007/08/13/webjunction-techatlas-survey/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>WJIL Project Team</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Technology Planning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[WebJunction staff is assessing ways in which WebJunction and TechAtlas can provide tools that would make the technology planning and approval process for E-rate applications easier.  As a part of this study, we are soliciting input from libraries.  Please complete a brief survey, which should only take about 10 minutes. 
Take the survey. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WebJunction staff is assessing ways in which WebJunction and TechAtlas can provide tools that would make the technology planning and approval process for E-rate applications easier.  As a part of this study, we are soliciting input from libraries.  Please complete a <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=DRemHrlG5ksdTz8hPzIVsw_3d_3dnants" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.surveymonkey.com');">brief survey</a>, which should only take about 10 minutes. </p>
<p><b><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=DRemHrlG5ksdTz8hPzIVsw_3d_3dnants" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.surveymonkey.com');">Take the survey.</a> </b></p>
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