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 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.htmhttp://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