Digital Bytes

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NEW! WVLS Email Guideline
In this Digital Byte, Jamie talks about the new WVLS Email Guideline. What is it and when will it be used?  Watch

NEW! Privacy in Public Libraries
In this Digital Byte, Kristie Hauer, Assistant Director for the Nicolet Federated Library System, discusses privacy in public libraries. Learn why it is crucial, common examples of records or private information, Wisconsin State Statutes covering privacy, and more. Watch

NEW! Readers’ Advisory
In the latest Digital Byte, Kristie talks about Readers’ Advisory. What is it, why should libraries offer it, and what tools are available in developing the skills. Watch

NEW! Evaluating Resources
In this Digital Byte, Kristie talks about evaluating resources. Why is this important as a librarian? What are ways that we can do this? What is the difference between disinformation and misinformation?  Watch

Recent Digital Bytes

Scheduling Emails in Gmail
In this Digital Byte, Kristie talks about why and how to schedule an email in a Gmail account.  Watch

Tips for Packing Delivery Items
In this Digital Byte, Jamie provides tips and best practices to packing delivery items.  Watch

DPI Program Tracker
In this Digital Byte, Kristie explains how to use the DPI Activity and Program Tracker Spreadsheet that can be used to track annual report information. Watch

Browse All Digital Bytes

• Keeping Track: Recording Program Statistics in the Wisconsin Public Library Annual Report 32:29   Watch     Transcript
• Continuing Education Resources  5:22   Watch
• Forms for Public Library Certification   6:35   Watch
• Phone and Email Tips 17:45   Watch      Digital Byte Training Guide
• The Role of Body Language 16:24    Watch      Digital Byte Training Guide
• The Role of Positive Language 18:22       Watch      Digital Byte Training Guide
• NoveList Plus 10:50   Watch
• Creating Transparent Logos 6:28  Watch
• Free Stock Photos   5:32    Watch
• Introduction to Canva 27:44    Watch      Digital Bytes Training Guide
• MailChimp   6:08   Watch
• Photo Editing Apps    5:55  Watch
• Print Friendly   2:55   Watch
• Scheduling Facebook Posts    4:06   Watch
• Scheduling Facebook Posts On Your Mobile Device   2:59   Watch
• Writing a Press Release  9:03     Watch   Training Guide
• Zoterobib: Creating a Bibliography    4:05  Watch
• Basic Computer Skills   10:17    Watch
• Boomerang for Gmail    6:30   Watch
• Creating QR Codes  11:10     Watch      Digital Bytes Training Guide
• Doodle Poll 11:33    Watch      Digital Byte Training Guide
• Dropbox   6:23  Watch     Training Guide
• Hemingway App   3:21   Watch
• Internet Discount Finder   6:50   Watch     Training Guide
• Jing 16:21    Watch      Digital Byte Training Guide
• Password Protecting a Document   3:30   Watch
• Top Tech Tools   6:08   Watch    Training Guide
• Tomato Timer  4:08   Watch
• URL Shorteners   2:35   Watch
• 5 Ways to Improve Your Website Immediately   14:31    Watch      Training Guide
• Images on Websites 12:24   Watch
• Online Digital Book Club 7:35  Watch
• Spring Cleaning for Your Website    8:00   Watch    Training Guide
• Challenging Colleagues   14:04   Watch     Training Guide
• Internal Customer Service: Strong Work Ethic   11:41   Watch    Training Guide
• Meeting Tips   11:12   Watch   Training Guide
• Password Protecting a Document   3:30   Watch
• Positive Work Culture   12:33    Watch     Digital Byte Training Guide
• Print Friendly   2:55   Watch
• Tomato Timer  4:08   Watch
• Hemingway App   3:21   Watch
• Zoterobib: Creating a Bibliography    4:05  Watch
• 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten App & Marketing Toolkit  12:44    Watch      Digital Bytes Training Guide
• Technology Statistics Dashboard 7:34    Watch      Digital Byte Training Guide
• Google Cardboard Glasses  (Virtual Reality)   12:45    Watch      Digital Bytes Training Guide
• Makerspace Kits (How to Book) 10:14 Watch     Digital Byte Training Guide
• WVLS 2020 Scholarships   5:56   Watch
• WVLS Communications Tools   5:50  Watch
• WVLS Website Overview 13:35   Watch
• Scanning Documents On Your iPhone  3:24  Watch
• Using Bluejeans  10:46   Watch
• JCW Resume Builder 10:29  Watch
• Mindfulness App  2:12  Watch
• Unpleasant Conversations (During a Pandemic) 9:15  Watch
• Communications Tips (While Wearing a Mask)  8:07  Watch
• Social Media Message Optimizer  5:26  Watch
• CDC App  4:11  Watch
• WVLS Employment Page  2:07  Watch
• Google Forms 15:11  Watch
• Good Calculators  5:01  Watch
• Windows Snipping App   3:37   Watch
• Facebook Insights 6:40  Watch
• Animated Canva Templates  7:04  Watch
• Creating a Bitmoji Library 12:34   Watch  More Resources
• Wheel Decide  5:17    Watch
• Claiming Your Library’s Information Online  3:41  Watch
• Scheduling Facebook Posts on Your Mobile Device (part 2) 5:31  Watch
• Sliders Accessibility and Mobile-Friendly Design  4:57  Watch
• Captioning Library Videos: Part 1  5:19   Watch
• Any IDEA?  18:24   Watch
• Captioning Library Videos (part 2)   7:36    Watch
• Bitmoji  8:51   Watch
• Library Employment, Part 1  8:27  Watch
• Google Form Registration15:38   Watch
• Library Employment, Part 2   5:13   Watch
• Library Employment, Part 3   5:41   Watch
• Creating a Web Button for Library Stories   6:35   Watch
• Supporting & Representing Indigenous People in the Library
  22:31  Watch
• Mote 3:42    Watch
• 7 Tips for Unpleasant Conversations   3:42  Watch
• Making a Mistake  6:51   Watch
• Finding Books By Grade Level   4:56    Watch
• Breaking the Binary 17:56   Watch
• Tools for People with Disabilities Watch 
• Navigating the Legal Reference Interview 14:55   Watch
• Discovering Legal Resources 14:48   Watch
• Access to Justice  19:39  Watch
• 13 Tips for Library Legislative Day  Watch
• Publicizing Google Slides to the Web  4:11  Watch
• Legal Programs in Libraries  10:03  Watch
• Professional Development Opportunities  5:54   Watch
• Visual Tips for Presentations 10:50  Watch
• WVLS Stats Booklet 15:04  Watch
• Sticky Notes 5:44  Watch
• Book Résumés  3:34  Watch
• Repurposing Canva  5:21 Watch
• Analyzing Your Collection: Part 1  10:27  Watch
• Analyzing Your Collection: Part 2  14:16  Watch