The MaintainIT Project

The MaintainIT Project
Kam McEvoy
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Where are you?
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How long have you been working
with technology in libraries?
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Less than 1 year
1-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
Over 20 years!
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Greatest Challenges?
What challenges have you experienced with
managing public computers in your
libraries?
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Successes with
technology at your library
•What are some best practices at your library that
you want to share?
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Cookbook 1: A Cookbook for
Small and Rural Libraries
• Technology Planning
• Computer
Maintenance
• Volunteer recruitment
• Technology Training
tips
• Library technology in
the future
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Cookbook 2: Recipes for a 5-Star
Library
• Wireless Networks
• PC Reservation/Time
Management Software
• Print Management
• Laptop Checkout
Programs
• Both cookbooks are FREE
on
www.maintainitproject.org
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Cookbook 3: Just Published!
•Planning and Decision Making
•Communication and Partnerships
•Buying and Deploying Technology
•Maintaining and Sustaining
Technology
•Networking and Security
•Innovation
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Maintenance Schedules
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Software Comparisons
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Diagrams
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Sample Policies
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Cookbook 3: Webinars
http://www.maintainitproject.org/events
- Discussing Technology with Library Shareholders
- Evaluating & Implementing Web 2.0 Tools
- What is the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)?
- Standardizing Your IT Infrastructure
- Free and Open Source Software in Libraries
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Library Spotlight
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30-minute Webinars
Upcoming webinar: November 11th, 2:00 PM EST
Presented by Michelle Foster from
Boone County Public Library in Kentucky
"Go Team! Quick Tips to help you build a
technology team in your library "
http://www.webjunction.org/maintainit-webinars
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Cookbook Book Clubs
Join the Cookbook Book Club,
where technology discussions are fun,
good ideas are shared,
and participants learn from each other.
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Are there any tech topics that you’d like
us to address?
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Get involved!
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Download the cookbooks
Attend a webinar
Participate in a book club
Let us interview you
Receive monthly newsletter
Read the project blog
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For More Information
Contact:
Brenda Hough: brenda@techsoup.org
Kam McEvoy: kam.mcevoy@ctls.net
Visit the MaintainIT website:
www.maintainitproject.org
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