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Tech Competencies for the 21st-Century Librarian

Tech Competencies for the 21st-Century Librarian. Starr Hoffman Librarian for Digital Collections University of North Texas Libraries. San Antonio Public Libraries | Staff Development Day | 10.08.2007. The "How" Before the "What". "Oh, I don't know how to do that. “

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Tech Competencies for the 21st-Century Librarian

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  1. Tech Competencies for the 21st-Century Librarian Starr Hoffman Librarian for Digital Collections University of North Texas Libraries San Antonio Public Libraries | Staff Development Day | 10.08.2007

  2. The "How" Before the "What" • "Oh, I don't know how to do that.“ • You’re saying, "I don't think that I can learn this." • Strategy for improving your tech skills • The mantra: • Just try it. Make time. One of our strengths as librarians: our love of learning.

  3. The "How" Before the "What" • "Oh, I don't know how to do that.“ • You’re saying, "I don't think that I can learn this." • Strategy for improving your tech skills • The mantra: • Just try it. Make time. One of our strengths as librarians: our love of learning.

  4. 1.) Operating System & File Management Skills • Learn: • the basics of MS Windows • to navigate to your files • Windows Explorer or “My Computer” icon • the "search for files and folders" feature • to logically organize your files with folders • to right-click (and other shortcuts) • Ways to learn it: • Utilize your IT Dept. or a techie friend • request a short training session • http://help.cnet.com/9606-12576_39-0.html?tag=usertag-shortcut&kw=shortcut

  5. 2.) Email and Calendar Management • Learn how to: • set up spam filters • send and open email attachments • set up categorized folders for messages • archive your email messages • send and schedule appointments • share and view other calendars • Ways to learn it: • search for the name of your email client and “tutorial” online • free Microsoft tutorials: • http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/

  6. 3.) Office Software Skills • Learn how to: • use word processing software • use spreadsheets • give electronic presentations • go beyond the basics • use shortcuts and tips • become a power user • Ways to learn it: • tips & tricks: • http://help.cnet.com/microsoft-office-learning/ • http://thenewpaperclip.com/

  7. 4.) Internet Skills • Learn how to: • perform sophisticated searches • in databases and in search engines • teach patrons basic internet skills • how to create email accounts • how to perform searches • be familiar with a variety of informative websites • Ways to learn it: • Search Engine Watch’s “Web Searching Tips” • http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=facts

  8. 5.) Basic Tech Troubleshooting • Learn: • “soft” vs. “hard” re-start • teach patrons how to use your library’s Wi-Fi • when you can fix it, and when to call tech support • Ways to learn it: • approach your IT Department manager • request a short training session for library staff

  9. 6.) Media Storage Devices • Learn how to: • use USB flash devices • copy files to a CD / DVD (“burn it”) • distinguish between optical disk types • CD, CD-R, C-RW, DVD, DVD+/-R • Ways to learn it: • CD-R FAQ • http://www.cdrfaq.org/faq01.html#S1-1 • How to Burn a CD • http://www.worldstart.com/tips/file-management/howto-burn-a-cd.htm • Optical disk types • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_media_preservation

  10. 7.) Downloading & Installing Software • Learn how to: • download software and updates • install software • from CD, DVD, or previously downloaded • Ways to learn it: • Step-by-step (downloading) • http://www.learnthenet.com/English/html/93down.htm • Tips for safe downloads • http://cybercoyote.org/internet/download.shtml

  11. 8.) Scanning & Faxing • Learn how to: • scan documents and/or images • attach those files to an email • fax documents • from fax machine or PC • Ways to learn it: • Scanning Basics 101 • http://www.scantips.com/ • Faxing (in Windows XP) • http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306657

  12. 9.) Digital Cameras & Basic Photo Editing • Learn how to: • take digital photos • upload those image files to your computer • crop, resize, and rotate images • print images in various sizes • upload images to a website (or a service like Flickr) • more about Flickr: “Learning & Using Library 2.0” presentation • Ways to learn it: • CNET digital photography guides • http://help.cnet.com/digital-photography-learning/ • About.com guides • http://photography.about.com/

  13. 10.) Basic Library 2.0 Skills • Learn the basics: • blogs & RSS • wikis • social networking • IM (instant messaging) • bookmarking • photo/video sharing • Ways to learn it: • “Learning & Using Library 2.0” presentation • See linked resources on my website: • http://geekyartistlibrarian.pbwiki.com

  14. So, How Will You Learn It? • Just try it. Make time.

  15. Want More? • My Wiki • http://geekyartistlibrarian.pbwiki.com • Links to: • Resources for learning Library 2.0 • Today’s presentations • Today’s handouts • Contact Me! • Starr.Hoffman@unt.edu • http://geekyartistlibrarian.blogspot.com

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