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Library staff - including some from the Columbia Pike Branch Library - had the opportunity to attend the Computers in Libraries 2010 conference, held in Crystal City. The focus for this year's conference was on leading-edge technology that builds information fluency, transforms library operations, enables information products and services, and redefines roles within all types and sizes of library and information services.
The conference is a wonderful opportunity to learn how other libraries' are using technology. We want to share some of the great free resources on the web that we're looking forward to exploring:
What free online tools do you like to use?
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Great Free Online Resources for Techies
Library staff - including some from the Columbia Pike Branch Library - had the opportunity to attend the Computers in Libraries 2010 conference, held in Crystal City. The focus for this year's conference was on leading-edge technology that builds information fluency, transforms library operations, enables information products and services, and redefines roles within all types and sizes of library and information services.
The conference is a wonderful opportunity to learn how other libraries' are using technology. We want to share some of the great free resources on the web that we're looking forward to exploring:
- Mighty Seek (Wordpress Blog for Publishing) - Plugin for Podcasters using WordPress." Ex: Adventures In Library Instruction
- Wiggio - Makes it easy to work in groups
- card.ly - Lets you create your online card for use on social networks.
- FotoFlexer - "The World's most advanced online image editor."
- Weebly - Web creation made easy
- ADrive - Revolutionizing online storage and backup
- Screencast-o-matic - Make a screen capturevideo with audio and upload it for free hosting
- drop.io - 100 MG of free storage with real-time sharing, collaboration, and presentation.
- AlternativeTo - Indicate what application you want to replace and receive great alternatives, based on user recommendations.
What free online tools do you like to use?
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