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Introduction to TechAtlas in Illinois

Introduction to TechAtlas in Illinois. TechAtlas is a resource for…. Technology Planning Technology Inventory Management Technology Inventory Tracking Technology Assessment http://webjunction.techatlas.org. Step 0 – STOP, LOOK, LISTEN. Do NOT Sign-Up for TechAtlas

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Introduction to TechAtlas in Illinois

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  1. Introduction to TechAtlas in Illinois

  2. TechAtlas is a resource for… • Technology Planning • Technology Inventory Management • Technology Inventory Tracking • Technology Assessment http://webjunction.techatlas.org

  3. Step 0 – STOP, LOOK, LISTEN • Do NOT Sign-Upfor TechAtlas • TechAtlas accountswere created forall Illinois librariesin Summer ’07based on ELIdata, at that time

  4. Getting your account/password • TechAtlas account login is based on an email address • Contact your Illinois regional library system rep if you need help accessing your account

  5. TechAtlas in Illinois FY 2010 Illinois Public Library Per Capita & Equalization Aid Grant Requirement • Complete a technology inventory using TechAtlas on WebJunction Illinois. Attach a copy to the library's application and describe what was learned about the library's technology needs from this inventory. • To be eligible for Per Capita FY 2010 funding, the library must complete the inventory between October 16, 2008 - October 15, 2009.

  6. Step 1 – Get Familiar with Resources • Take note of communications from your library system, ISL and WJIL • TechAtlas in Illinois page on WJIL serves as document repository – http://il.webjunction.org/il-techatlas

  7. Resources Available Note your system representative

  8. Illinois Specific Documents • Click on Documents Tab • Click Document Title for link to article • Downloadvia link

  9. Other TechAtlas Documents • Follow TechAtlashierarchy in topictree to preview all available documents • Click on Documents tab for full list of downloadable files (generally PDF, PPT)

  10. Illinois TechAtlas Discussion • Participate in discussions for Illinois users • Monitor and participate in global discussionshttp://il.webjunction.org/techatlas/resources/discussion

  11. Step 2 – Experiment • To experiment, use the Illinois test account • http://webjunction.techatlas.orgEmail: techatlas@webjunction-il.orgPass: techat • This account is for testing only and data will be periodically deleted • If you want to experiment before entering data into your library’s TechAtlas account, this is our sandbox

  12. Step 3 - Access your TechAtlas Account • Determine who will be the primary person responsible for TechAtlas in your library • Request TechAtlas access information from your system representative • Do NOT create a new TechAtlas account – all libraries in Illinois should already have an account established for their use • If you are unable to reach your regional library system contact person, fill out the form for assistance on the Illinois TechAtlas page on WJILhttp://il.webjunction.org/il-techatlas

  13. Step 4 – Take Advantage of Workshops • Check Library Learning (L2) for workshops on TechAtlas (these are provided online) • Events starting with “WJ” are conductedby WebJunction TechAtlas staff • WJIL staff, regionallibrary systems andISL will also be conducting workshops

  14. Archived Workshops • Several TechAtlas Webinars arearchived in the topic area:TechAtlas ->Webinars (documents) • Illinois sponsoredTechAtlas webinarswill be archived in IL Wimba archiveshttp://il.webjunction.org/il-wimba-archives

  15. Step 5 – Complete your Inventory • Update locations (branch, bookmobile)NOTE: do NOT remove NCES data • Enter computer inventory • Update contact information for support regarding inventory and network • Integrate TechAtlas inventory management into operational procedures

  16. Inventory Management Cycle Inventory New Hardware Manage inventorywith Event TrackerReview reports Expand inventorysoftware/licenses Update Inventory onhardware whenupgraded/serviced Remove hardwarefrom inventory when no longer in use

  17. Next Steps – Survey/Assessments • Surveys can be used to assess staff development needs related to technology • Assessments are at the organization level - may generate working objectives for your plan

  18. Next Steps – Planning with TechAtlas • Review the TechAtlas for Libraries Technology Planning Guide • E-rate Applicant Tips are placed throughout the Planning section of TechAtlas in the upper right corner of the page

  19. Next Steps – Computer Event Tracking • Track inventory issues, such as problems, request for upgrades and other hardware/software event using Event Tracker

  20. One Size Does NOT Fit All! • How you use TechAtlas will depend on existing tools, inventory size and staff • If you have inventory in another tool, import your existing inventory – don’t make additional work

  21. TechAtlas Demo – Application Sharing • Begin Planning process • Complete an assessment (see how planning objectives may be affected) • Upload a policy • Download the technology plan • Add a computer to inventory • Check inventory complete, reset for next inventory cycle • Track hardware problem

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