Resources
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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: US Libraries: Information on programs for public libraries including Communicating Your Library’s Value, Opportunity Online Hardware Grants and Keeping Communities Connected.
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KCMLIN Online Tutorials: The Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Networks KC Trains program has contracted with the University of North Texas to bring you online desktop tutorials.
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Librarian411.org: A free web-based training to help front-line library workers better serve patrons with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.
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Missouri Bibliographic Information User System (MOBIUS): A consortium of academic and public libraries.
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Missouri Libraries on the Internet: Provides links to the public, academic and special libraries in Missouri.
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Missouri Library Network Corporation (MLNC): Provides OCLC-based information services, related electronic services and content, and training in the management and use of information.
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Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet): Provides Internet connectivity, access to Internet2, technical support, videoconferencing services and training to Missouri's K-12 schools, colleges and universities, public libraries, health care, state government and other affiliated organizations.
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Missouri Youth and Children (MOYAC): An unmoderated discussion list, sponsored by the Missouri State Library, for staff providing children's and young adult services in Missouri public and school libraries.
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Shaping Outcomes: Shaping Outcomes is an online course on outcomes-based planning and evaluation, which will help participants improve program designs and evaluations. It was developed through a cooperative agreement between IMLS and Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI).
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WebJunction.org: An online community for library staff and volunteers. Topics include technology support, library management, fund-raising and sustainability, training and continued learning.
