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  • IT Security for Libraries: Part 2 - Dark Web and Anonymity

    • 58 min 27 s • Added:

    This is Part 2 of a 3 part series.

    With the rise of data breaches and exploits, what tips and tricks can libraries employ to remain secure? Join Brian Pichman, who holds a Masters of Informational Security, as he discusses IT basic security and how to protect your library.

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  • IT Security for Libraries: Part 1 - Securing Your Library

    • 56 min 56 s • Added:

    This is Part 1 of a 3 part series.

    With the rise of data breaches and exploits, what tips and tricks can libraries employ to remain secure? Join Brian Pichman, who holds a Masters of Informational Security, as he discusses IT basic security and how to protect your library.

    Part 1 - Securing Your Library

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  • Programming Ideas in Makerspaces

    • 1 hr 20 min 36 s • Added:

    You have a Makerspace; so what's next? Join Brian Pichman from the Evolve Project as he walks you through how to plan, market, and organize your programming events for your Makerspace. Brian will also share successful programming ideas regardless of library type. Allow your public library or school library to foster innovation and offer unique opportunities to encourage more patrons to interact, grow, and learn.
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  • How to Create Strong Technology Proposals

    • 1 hr 8 min 51 s • Added:

    To implement innovative and creative technology in your library, you will likely need to make a strong case for it to appear in the budget. This session will prepare you to write strong and effective technology proposals and do them well. Learn strategies to tell your story and purpose, plan for budgeting and staff time and offer outcomes for your proposal.

    This webinar was presented by Jason Pinshower, Digital Services Manager for the Fox River Valley Public Library District. It is approximately 60 minutes.

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  • Useful, Usable and Desirable: Library User Experience Design

    • 1 hr 3 min 37 s • Added:

    Design is more than choosing pretty colors. It's all about solving problems and even if you don't know it, you are a designer. Aaron Schmidt will introduce the concept of User Experience (UX) thinking and illustrate how it can help improve your website, programs, services, and more. After this presentation you'll have a keener critical eye, and a framework with which you can make your library the most important place in your community.

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  • Building a User-Friendly Library Website: Session 3

    • 57 min 41 s • Added:

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  • Building a User-Friendly Library Website: Session 2

    • 56 min 18 s • Added:

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  • Building a User-Friendly Library Website: Session 1

    • 55 min 5 s • Added:

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  • Rural Library as Innovation Incubator

    • 37 min 11 s • Added:

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