Digital Bytes
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NEW! Windows Snipping App
Time: 3:37
Need to capture something on your screen? Jamie talks about the Windows Snipping App, which is easy and convenient to use.
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NEW! Good Calculators
Time: 5:01
Jamie talks about an educational and fun tool that can help library patrons of all ages.
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NEW! Google Forms
Time: 15:11
Anne talks about creating a Google Form and how to share it. Watch
WVLS Employment Page
Time: 2:07
Jamie talks about the WVLS Employment Webpage, and how it can assist librarians searching for jobs, and libraries posting jobs. Watch
CDC App
Time: 4:11
Jamie talks about the helpful features of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) app, related to the coronavirus. Watch.
Recent Digital Bytes
Social Media Message Optimizer
Time: 5:26
Jamie talks about using CoSchedule’s Social Media Message Optimizer to see if you’re getting the most out of your library’s social media posts, based on several factors. Watch
Communications Tips (While Wearing a Mask)
Time: 8:07
Are you and your staff wearing masks while interacting with patrons? Jamie shares some helpful communication tips while you are wearing a mask. Watch
Unpleasant Conversations (During a Pandemic)
Time: 9:15
Jamie gives tips on how to handle unpleasant conversations while our libraries start to reopen during the coronavirus. Watch
Mindfulness App
Time: 2:12
Jamie talks about a free app that can help reduce stress and increase productivity. Watch
JCW Resume Builder
Time: 10:29
Anne talks about using the Job Center of Wisconsin online resume builder. Watch
Using Bluejeans
Time: 10:46
Jamie demonstrates how to use Bluejeans as a moderator. Watch
Scanning Documents On Your iPhone
Time: 3:24
Don’t have access to a scanner? Jamie talks about using your iPhone to scan documents as a PDF file. Watch
Images on Websites
Time: 12:24
Anne talks about the importance of resizing images for your library’s website, and how to do it using Canva.
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WVLS 2020 Scholarships
Time: 5:56
In this Digital Byte, Jamie talks about the scholarships available to WVLS member library members in 2020.
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WVLS Communications Tools
Time: 5:50
In this Digital Byte, Jamie talks about the communications tools that WVLS uses, and how they can help you.
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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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Latest Digital Byte
Annual Report
- Keeping Track: Recording Program Statistics in the Wisconsin Public Library Annual Report 32:29 Watch Transcript
Continuing Education
Customer Service
- Phone and Email Tips 17:45 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
- The Role of Body Language 16:24 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
- The Role of Positive Language 18:22 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
Marketing and Advocacy
- Creating Transparent Logos 6:28 Watch
- Free Stock Photos 5:32 Watch
- Introduction to Canva 27:44 Watch Digital Bytes Training Guide
- MailChimp 6:08 Watch
- Photo Editing Apps 5:55 Watch
- Print Friendly 2:55 Watch
- Scheduling Facebook Posts 4:06 Watch
- Scheduling Facebook Posts On Your Mobile Device 2:59 Watch
- URL Shorteners 2:35 Watch
- Writing a Press Release 9:03 Watch Training Guide
- Zoterobib: Creating a Bibliography 4:05 Watch
Technology Tools
- Basic Computer Skills 10:17 Watch
- Boomerang for Gmail 6:30 Watch
- Creating QR Codes 11:10 Watch Digital Bytes Training Guide
- Doodle Poll 11:33 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
- Dropbox 6:23 Watch Training Guide
- Hemingway App 3:21 Watch
- Internet Discount Finder 6:50 Watch Training Guide
- Jing 16:21 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
- Password Protecting a Document 3:30 Watch
- Top Tech Tools 6:08 Watch Training Guide
- Tomato Timer 4:08 Watch
- URL Shorteners 2:35 Watch
Websites
- 5 Ways to Improve Your Website Immediately 14:31 Watch Training Guide
- Images on Websites 12:24 Watch
- Online Digital Book Club 7:35 Watch
- Spring Cleaning for Your Website 8:00 Watch Training Guide
- URL Shorteners 2:35 Watch
Workplace Problem Solving & Culture
- Basic Computer Skills 10:17 Watch
- Challenging Colleagues 14:04 Watch Training Guide
- Internal Customer Service: Strong Work Ethic 11:41 Watch Training Guide
- Meeting Tips 11:12 Watch Training Guide
- Password Protecting a Document 3:30 Watch
- Positive Work Culture 12:33 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
- Print Friendly 2:55 Watch
- Tomato Timer 4:08 Watch
- Hemingway App 3:21 Watch
- Zoterobib: Creating a Bibliography 4:05 Watch
WVLS Resources
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten App & Marketing Toolkit 12:44 Watch Digital Bytes Training Guide
- Technology Statistics Dashboard 7:34 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
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Google Cardboard Glasses (Virtual Reality) 12:45 Watch Digital Bytes Training Guide
- Makerspace Kits (How to Book) 10:14 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
- WVLS 2020 Scholarships 5:56 Watch
- WVLS Communications Tools 5:50 Watch
- WVLS Website Overview 13:35 Watch
Browse All Digital Bytes
- Keeping Track: Recording Program Statistics in the Wisconsin Public Library Annual Report 32:29 Watch Transcript
- Continuing Education Resources 5:22 Watch
- Forms for Public Library Certification 6:35 Watch
- Phone and Email Tips 17:45 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
- The Role of Body Language 16:24 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
- The Role of Positive Language 18:22 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
- NoveList Plus 10:50 Watch
- Sharing Gale Courses Links 2:15 Watch
- Creating Transparent Logos 6:28 Watch
- Free Stock Photos 5:32 Watch
- Introduction to Canva 27:44 Watch Digital Bytes Training Guide
- MailChimp 6:08 Watch
- Photo Editing Apps 5:55 Watch
- Print Friendly 2:55 Watch
- Scheduling Facebook Posts 4:06 Watch
- Scheduling Facebook Posts On Your Mobile Device 2:59 Watch
- URL Shorteners 2:35 Watch
- Writing a Press Release 9:03 Watch Training Guide
- Zoterobib: Creating a Bibliography 4:05 Watch
- Basic Computer Skills 10:17 Watch
- Boomerang for Gmail 6:30 Watch
- Creating QR Codes 11:10 Watch Digital Bytes Training Guide
- Doodle Poll 11:33 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
- Dropbox 6:23 Watch Training Guide
- Hemingway App 3:21 Watch
- Internet Discount Finder 6:50 Watch Training Guide
- Jing 16:21 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
- Password Protecting a Document 3:30 Watch
- Top Tech Tools 6:08 Watch Training Guide
- Tomato Timer 4:08 Watch
- URL Shorteners 2:35 Watch
- 5 Ways to Improve Your Website Immediately 14:31 Watch Training Guide
- Images on Websites 12:24 Watch
- Online Digital Book Club 7:35 Watch
- Spring Cleaning for Your Website 8:00 Watch Training Guide
- URL Shorteners 2:35 Watch
- Basic Computer Skills 10:17 Watch
- Challenging Colleagues 14:04 Watch Training Guide
- Internal Customer Service: Strong Work Ethic 11:41 Watch Training Guide
- Meeting Tips 11:12 Watch Training Guide
- Password Protecting a Document 3:30 Watch
- Positive Work Culture 12:33 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
- Print Friendly 2:55 Watch
- Tomato Timer 4:08 Watch
- Hemingway App 3:21 Watch
- Zoterobib: Creating a Bibliography 4:05 Watch
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten App & Marketing Toolkit 12:44 Watch Digital Bytes Training Guide
- Technology Statistics Dashboard 7:34 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
-
Google Cardboard Glasses (Virtual Reality) 12:45 Watch Digital Bytes Training Guide
- Makerspace Kits (How to Book) 10:14 Watch Digital Byte Training Guide
- WVLS 2020 Scholarships 5:56 Watch
- WVLS Communications Tools 5:50 Watch
- WVLS Website Overview 13:35 Watch
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