Digital Bytes
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NEW! Keeping Track: Recording Program Statistics in the Wisconsin Public Library Annual Report
Time: 32:29
It’s annual report time! Anne and Tessa Michaelson Schmidt share how to track program statistics and walk you through a new tool that you can use to track them.
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Recent Digital Bytes
Tomato Timer
Time: 4:08
Jamie talks about an online tool that complements the “Pomodoro Technique” for work productivity.
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Hemingway App
Time: 3:21
Jamie talks about an online tool that can help you improve your writing. Watch
Online Digital Book Club
Time: 7:35
Anne talks about how to create an online digital book club for your library. Watch
Zoterobib
Time: 4:05
Jamie talks about a free, open-source website that can assist with creating a bibliography. Watch
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Free Stock Photos
Time: 5:32
Jamie talks about three tools to find quality, and free stock photos for your library marketing. Watch
Print Friendly
Time: 2:55
Tired of printing articles on websites with ads, sidebars, and things you don’t want or need? In this Digital Byte, Anne talks about a great tool called “Print Friendly.
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Scheduling Facebook Posts On Your Mobile Device
Time: 2:59
Jamie shares how you can schedule posts on your library’s Facebook page through your mobile device.
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MailChimp
Time: 6:08
Jamie talks about MailChimp, and how your library can use it for marketing efforts.
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Sharing Gale Courses Links
Time: 2:15
Rachel talks about sharing Gale Courses on your webpage or social media platforms.
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URL Shorteners
Time: 2:35
Jamie talks about URL Shorteners and where they can be used.
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Meeting Tips
Time: 11:12
Jamie talks about tips on having an effective meeting at your library.
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Basic Computer Skills
Time: 10:17
Anne demonstrates how the Basic Computer Skills online resource, produced by Wisconsin Technical Colleges, can be used in public libraries.
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Photo Editing Apps
Time: 5:55
Jamie shares photo editing apps that you can use in your library.
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Writing a Press Release
Time: 9:03
Jamie shares some quick tips on writing a press release for your library.
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NoveList Plus
Time: 10:50
Description: Anne talks about the features of this database and how it can assist you in reader’s advisory.
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Forms for Public Library Certification
Time: 6:35
Description: Jamie talks about filling out the activity report and annual summation form for public library certification in Wisconsin.
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Scheduling Facebook Posts
Time: 4:06
Description: Jamie shares how easy it is to schedule Facebook posts.
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Spring Cleaning for Your Website
Time: 8:00
Description: It’s starting to feel like Spring! And with that is a great time to do some cleaning up on your library’s website. Anne gives some tips in the latest Digital Byte.
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Pressbooks
Time: 16:08
Description: Anne talks about using Pressbooks as a tool that people can use to publish a book. It was the tool provided to assist with submissions for the Wisconsin Author Project.
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Boomerang for Gmail
Time: 6:30
Description: Jamie talks about how she uses Boomerang to help keep her email organized.
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Password Protecting a Document
Time: 3:30
Description: Jamie shares how you can protect a document with a password.
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Dropbox
Time: 6:23
Description: Jamie talks about Dropbox, and how she uses it for library collaboration.
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Top Tech Tools
Time: 6:08
Description: Jamie talks about her 8 favorite tech tools at the moment, and how they might help you in your library work.
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Continuing Education Resources
Time: 5:22
Description: Jamie talks resources that are available in continuing education.
Internet Discount Finder
Time: 6:50
Description: Jamie talks about a great feature to help library patrons determine which internet service providers in Wisconsin can be affordable.
Home Improvement Reference Center 2018
Note: WVLS ended the subscription for this database in Spring 2019.
Time: 9:19
Description: Anne talks about how to use this great tool as part of EBSCO databases.
Challenging Colleagues
Time: 14:04
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5 Ways to Improve Your Website Immediately
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Internal Customer Service: Strong Work Ethic
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WVLS Website Overview
Time: 13:35
Description: Anne gives an overview of the WVLS website, and how you can easily find the resources and items that you need.
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Positive Work Culture
Canva
Creating Transparent Logos
Time: 11:10
Description: Jamie talks about QR codes. What are they? Why are they used? And how could you use them in your library?
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten App & Marketing Toolkit
Time: 12:44
Description: Anne walks through free using this app and marketing toolkit, developed by the Bridges Library System.
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Jing
Time: 16:21
Description: Jing is a free screencast tool that is great for capturing images or video. Learn how to do both in this Digital Byte.
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Dashboard
Time: 7:34
Description: This Digital Byte focuses on using Dashboard and its statistics, available on the WVLS website.
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Doodle Poll
Time: 11:33
Description: Learn how to set up a poll using Doodle, a free online tool. It also shows you how to share your poll, as well as the results of your poll.
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Makerspace Kits (How to Book)
Time: 10:14
Description: Learn how to book a WVLS Makerspace kit for your library with step-by-step instructions.
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Customer Service Series:
- Phone and Email Tips
Time: 17:45
Description: This byte focuses on customer service in the library, and more specifically, how we can best communicate with patrons and colleagues over the phone and via email.
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- The Role of Body Language
Time: 16:24
Description: This byte focuses on customer service in the library, and more specifically, how body language and facial expressions can have an impact on the service we provide.
Watch Digital Byte Training Guide - The Role of Positive Language
Time: 18:22
Description: This byte focuses on how using positive language can improve library service. What phrases should we be using regularly? Which ones should we avoid?
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