Media and Technology Section
Checked: March 30, 2007
Web Sites
Keep up-to-date on current trends and technology issues by visiting the following sites.
Current
Cites
"An annotated bibliography of selected articles, books, and digital
documents on information technology." Edited by Roy Tennant.
ENTECH
Online
ENTECH is all about "empowering nonprofits in technology." This
is a collection of web sites designed to link nonprofits with online
information
on a broad range of technology-related topics.
Innovative
Internet Applications in Libraries
Take a look
at cool Internet applications created by libraries across the country.
Keeping
Up Web Site
From Steven Bell, this site is designed to help library professionals
working with technology to develop and maintain a program of self-guided
professional development.
Library & Information
Technology Association (LITA)
LITA is a division of the American Library Association.
NPR Technology
National Public Radio has great podcasts of programs covering MySpace.Com,
podcasting in Higher Education and Video games teaching non-violent solutions and one of the latest podcasts on Dell's battery recall: issues that we hear about every day in the news.
School
Information (Library Media) and Technology Planning
Relevant research and best practices are available, along with a bibliography
of library media technology planning references.
Stephen's Lighthouse
Keynote speaker at WiLS World 2006. Have a look at his blog. He is SIRSI/DYNIX Vice President of Innovation.
TechAtlas
"TechAtlas helps nonprofits map out a customized technology plan
that includes guides to successful implementation, step by step." If
you're not sure you want to sign up, login as a guest.
TechEssence.info
A group weblog edited by Roy Tennant. From the description: "You're busy. You don't have time for a lot of jargon, techie posturing, or attitudes. You've come to the right place."
TechSoup
"The technology
place for nonprofits." You have 501c3 status? Find deals here!
WebJunction
If you haven’t stopped by WebJunction,
take the time to check it out. This site, created by OCLC and the Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation, has tons of information related to technology, including
sample policies, technology planning tools, tools and tips for dealing
with public computers, technology buying guides, online courses and tutorials,
and more.
ZDNet
Reviews and specs, today's news, gadgets and music, the latest prices,
and more. (See also: Tech
Update.)
