Tech Fundamentals
Fundamentals
Technology Fundamentals
Integrated Library System (ILS)
- An integrated library system (ILS) allows library staff to manage, catalog and circulate materials to patrons using computer software and allows your patrons to search, find, and manage library materials on their own (either within the library or from home).
- There are variety of ILS vendors; use authorative reviews to choose the right one for your library's needs
Internet
- Essential tools & tips for a great internet connection:
- Perform a speed test to compare your actual download/upload speed with the projected speed from your Internet Service Provider.
- Upgrade your equipment by applying for E-Rate.
- Enroll in You Can Do I.T. - Basic Network Technology For Libraries, a free online course from the Texas State Library to get you up to speed with the basics.
- Count Your WiFi usage to keep up with your patron needs, how community impact, and for your annual report to TSLAC.
Public Access Computers
Providing computers to the public is one of the foundational technology services that libraries provide.
- You Can Do I.T. - Managing Hardware & Software (free online course from Texas State Library)
- Print management
- Time management