The document summarizes a webinar about using technology in libraries. It discusses creating time to learn new tools, low-cost gaming programs, successful out-of-the-box projects, and examples of using open source software like Koha for integrated library systems, WordPress for websites, and PBWorks for staff wikis. It also provides contact information for the webinar sponsor and instructions for a post-event survey.

1. Tales from the Tech Sandbox April 6, 2010 Audio is only available by calling this number: Conference Call: 866-740-1260; Access Code: 6339392 Sponsored by

5. Does your library play in the sandbox?

6. How do you have time to learn the tools?

7. Gaming in the Library Skokie Public Library John C. Fremont Library District

8. What have you done “ out of the box” that has been successful?

9. Success with Open Source

10. “ Koha is the first free software library automation package. Development is sponsored by libraries of varying types and sizes, volunteers, and support companies from around the world.” http://koha-community.org Open Source Integrated Library System (ILS)

11. http://wordpress.org WordPress Website

12. http://wordpress.org

13. Powerline Computer Reservations System

14. http://code.google.com/p/powerline Powerline Computer Reservations System

15. http://pbworks.com/ Staff Acquisitions Wiki

16. http://pbworks.com/ Staff Acquisitions Wiki

17. Learn and share. You aren’t in this alone. Questions?

18. Thank you to our Webinar Sponsor! ReadyTalk offers dedicated product demos for TechSoup organizations 4 times per week: Monday 1:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) Wednesday 9:00 am MST Thursday 1:00 pm MST Friday 9:00 am MST For more information: pages.readytalk.com/techsoup.html

19. TechSoup is Here to Help. [email_address] Thank you! Please complete the post event survey.