There are many ways to avoid distractions. The first line of defense is self-control. That works most of the time but not always. Here are some techniques and software suggestions for avoiding distractions.
Getting Rid of Distractions
Author: John Klima
Drag-and-Drop Outlook Calendar Hack
That image is the insanity that is my Outlook calendar. There’s a lot of stuff going on in it. We’ve talked about hacking Outlook before here at LITA blog, but there’s a ton you can do with Outlook to help organize yourself and become more productive. While Whtini talked about using the calendar to track projects which […]
Using Text Editors in Everyday Work
Using a simple text editor can improve your workflow and help you keep track of your work. Windows users have access to Notepad which works great for distraction-free writing.
To LISTSERV or to Not LISTSERV
Beginning in August 2016, the Special Libraries Association (SLA) discontinued its traditional discussion-based listserv in favor of a new service: SLA Connect. If you click through to the post on Information Today, Inc. you can see the host of services and tools and enhancements moving to SLA Connect provides for SLA members. However, change is […]
WiFi Hotspots
Back in December I read an article about Seattle Public Library’s WiFi HotSpot lending program. At the time of the article they had 325 devices available for checkout and a waiting list of more than 1,000 patrons. The program was started via a grant with Google but at the end of the year SPL needed to […]
Managing iPads – The Configurator
We’ve talked in the past about having iPads in the library and how to buy multiple copies of an app at the same time. This is long delayed post about the tool we use at my library to manage the devices. At Waukesha Public Library we use Apple’s Configurator 2. This is a great solution if you […]
Quid Pro Quo: Librarians and Vendors
I joked with a colleague recently that I need to get over my issue with vendors giving me sales pitches during phone calls and meetings. We had a good laugh since a major responsibility of my job as Assistant Director is to meet with vendors and learn about products that will enhance the patron experience at […]
Managing iPads – The Configurator
Things to cover in this post: The Configurator http://www.apple.com/support/business-education/apple-configurator/ Mobile Device Management http://www.apple.com/support/business-education/mdm/ Casper Suite http://www.jamfsoftware.com/products/casper-suite/
Managing iPads – The Volume Purchase Program
This is part 2 in a series of managing iPads in the library. Part 1 (about the physical process of maintaining devices) was posted back in August. Part 3 (how to manage the software aspect of your devices) will come out next month. If you’re going to offer iPad services to your patrons—either as a […]
iPads in the Library
Getting Started/Setting Things Up Several years ago we added twenty iPad 2s to use in our children’s and teen programming. They have a variety of apps on them ranging from early literacy and math apps to Garage Band and iMovie to Minecraft and Clash of Clans*. Ten of the iPads are geared towards younger kids and ten […]