Userful August 2007 Newsletter
Userful August 2007 Newsletter
|
|
In this issue...
|
Tired Keyboards?Now that school's in full swing you've likely seen an increase in library activity. If your keyboards are feeling worn out, you might want to upgrade to some new multimedia ones. We found some awesome keyboards that have their own sound cards, with built-in headphone and microphone jacks. They even have an extra USB port, so they're perfect if your patrons are wanting a multimedia experience. You'll find them in our online store . |
Support WikiHave you seen our Support Wiki? No, a wiki's not a dance or a beverage; it's a collaborative website. Our support wiki contains everything from troubleshooting guides to documentation on the DiscoverStation features. Bookmark the easy-to-remember url of support.userful.com . |
DiscoverStation 5 Rolling Your WayDiscoverStation 5, launched this summer at ALA, has been rolling out to libraries around the world over the summer with much acclaim. It has a host of new features: more applications, new languages, new remote management tools and new plugins (including beta support for installing Microsoft Office 2003). Contact a Userful representative to learn more about how it can improve your public computing program. |
DiscoverStation "Show and Tell"The easiest way to learn more about DiscoverStation is in a half hour "Show and Tell." We work with you one on one, walk you through the patron experience, show some of the tools DiscoverStation offers to make your staff's lives easier, and answer all your questions. We'll schedule the time at your convenience and you can invite as many staff members as you wish. It's a wonderful introduction to better public computing in just 30 minutes. To set up your "Show and Tell" time, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
Getting Hooked on ReadingA number of authors and celebrities are participating in ?What Book Got You Hooked??? a national awareness campaign from FirstBook.org, the children?s literacy organization that provides new books to children from disadvantaged families. The 15-year-old organization has just given its 50 millionth book to children in need. The top five titles that created readers were: What books got you hooked? For the full list, visit firstbook.org . |
Featured Feature: Better StatisticsDiscoverStation comes with a free NetworkPersonalizer account to customize its settings. It also has powerful usage reporting tools. Want to find out how and when your users are on your DiscoverStations? How about how long the average session is? Need yearly or monthly stats? All of this can be done with a few simple clicks, building a usage graph for your next board meeting or policy session. If you'd like more information about DiscoverStation's many features, contact your Userful Representative today. |
Upcoming Tradeshows and EventsCome see DiscoverStation in action: |
Download a Free DiscoverStation Trial TodayTurn any PC into a DiscoverStation. It's now even easier to take advantage of DiscoverStation's complete public access solution. Sign up today to download a trial version of DiscoverStation. |
|
Userful Corporation |
Userful Corporation. All Rights Reserved.