Tech Tools for
Tight Budgets
Carolyn Dubiel
Computer Services Manager
Twinsburg Public Library
C.J. Lynce
TechCentral Manager
Cleveland Public Library
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Determine if a tool is right for your
library.
Find new tech tools to meet your needs.
Overview of several tech tools and
resources.
How to find more tools and resources
Takeaways
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Existing services
New, value-added services
Take advantage of free & low-cost tools
Go to where the patrons are
Create solutions for existing problems
Keep up with Tech Trends*
When to use tech tools
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Does your library have a gap to fill?
Do you know how you will use the tool?
How are you going to decide if the tool is
working for you?
Is [X] technology right for you?
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Do you have staff to implement &
maintain your tool?
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Who is going to fix it?
The Tools
The Social Web… is it still cool?
Software Tools
Photo: User:German
Photo: Eeneemee
Office Products
Virtualization
Photo: Gnepets
Photo: JonOomph
Video & Photo Editing
Design
Photo: Asav
Marketing
Programming
Westport Public Library
Makerspaces
Image: Eurleif
Image: Alan Chia
Making on the Cheap
Image: The Audacity Team &
GNOME Project
Video & Audio Editing Stations
Image: Amazon
Off the wall?
Image: Amazon
Image: Jwrodgers
Microcomputers… for $35???
3D Printing
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Tech blogs
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Library blogs
Listservs
Networking (the human kind)
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Where can I find more ideas?
Final Thoughts
Carolyn (Cari) Dubiel
Computer Services Manager
Twinsburg Public Library
[email protected]
330.425.4268 x4
C.J. Lynce
TechCentral Manager
Cleveland Public Library
[email protected]
216.623.2979
Resource page available at: http://tinyurl.com/techtools1012
Questions?