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ByWater Solutions Announces Back to Basics Webinar Series
by Jessie Zairo on Dec 6, 2024
In this series, we focus on the fundamental features of Koha and Aspen so that you can have all the information you need to get ready to make the switch to an open-source product.
Koha ILS Webinars
Koha: A Librarian’s Guide to Koha
Wednesday, Jan 15th 2:00 PM EST
In this 30-webinar, A Librarian’s Guide to Koha, we will cover how staff can intuitively navigate through the models on the staff client and how your patrons can get the most out of the Koha OPAC!
Koha: How to Turn Your Patrons Into the Savviest OPAC Users
Tuesday, Feb 11th 3:00 PM EST
In this 30-minute webinar, How to Turn Your Patrons Into the Saviest OPAC Users, we will cover how patrons can intuitively navigate through the Koha OPAC, access their account information, and browse all materials!
Koha: 5 Strategies to Conquer Technical Services
Wednesday, March 26th 12:00 PM EST
In this 30-minute webinar, 5 Strategies to Conquer Technical Services, we will cover how staff can effectively use cataloging, acquisitions, serials, and the tools for technical services workflows!
Koha: Koha and Aspen Dynamic Duo
Tuesday, April 29th 2:30 PM EST
In this 30-minute webinar, Koha and Aspen Discovery Dynamic Duo, we will cover the powerful combination of these two open-source library systems, where Koha is the primary Integrated Library System (ILS) managing all library data, while Aspen Discovery provides a user-friendly interface for patrons to search and access library resources across different formats, creating a seamless discovery experience; essentially, they work together effectively to offer a comprehensive library management solution.
Koha: Circulation Wizard 101
Tuesday, May 6 3:00 PM EST
In this 30-minute webinar, Circulation Wizard 101, we will cover how staff can utilize the circulation functionality and integrate it into their daily workflows for a successful customer experience.
Koha: An Administrators Guide to Koha
Thursday, June 12 1:00 PM EST
In this 30 minute webinar, An Administrators Guide to Koha, we will cover how Koha’s administration functionality can help users easily perform their day to day jobs at the library.
Aspen Discovery Webinars
Aspen Discovery 101
Thusrday, January 9th 1:00 PM EST
In this 1 hour webinar, Aspen Discovery 101, we will share an overview of the Aspen Discovery layer and how it can easily pair with your existing ILS. Aspen is a full-featured Discovery System that integrates with eContent and other third-party providers, giving your patrons comprehensive access to all of your materials in one place.
Aspen Discovery: Streamline the User Experience - Power to the Patron
Wednesday February 19th 3:00 PM EST
In this 30 minute webinar, Learn the basics of searching, using recommendations and readers’ advisory to find the best match, and how to efficiently navigate through the patron account. We will also share some examples from other libraries who have migrated to Aspen Discovery!
Aspen: What to Expect When Implementing Aspen Discovery
Tuesday, March 11th 3:00 PM EST
In this 30 minute webinar, What to Expect When Implementing Aspen Discovery, we will walk you through the surprisingly pain-free process of implementing Aspen Discovery! Throughout the process you will work closely with the Aspen Team to set-up a custom discovery layer that matches your library's individual needs. We will also share some experiences from other libraries who have migrated to Aspen Discovery!
Aspen: Koha and Aspen the Dynamic Duo
Tuesday, April 29th 2:30 PM EST
In this 30-minute webinar, Koha and Aspen Discovery Dynamic Duo, we will cover the powerful combination of these two open-source library systems, where Koha is the primary Integrated Library System (ILS) managing all library data, while Aspen Discovery provides a user-friendly interface for patrons to search and access library resources across different formats, creating a seamless discovery experience; essentially, they work together effectively to offer a comprehensive library management solution.
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Aspen: Digital Marketing with Aspen Discovery
Thursday, May 15th 1:00 PM EST
In this 30 minute webinar, Digital Marketing with Aspen Discovery, we will explore some of the ways you can use Aspen Discovery to promote all that your library has to offer!
Aspen: Personalize Every Interaction with Aspen Discovery
Tuesday, June 3rd 3:00 PM EST
In this 30 minute webinar, Personalize Every Interaction with Aspen Discovery, we will explore some of the ways you can use Aspen Discovery to customize your discovery interface, personalize your brand and give your community exactly what they want. We will also share some examples from other libraries who have migrated to Aspen Discovery!
Metabase Webinars
What is Metabase?
Wednesday, March 5th 3:00 PM EST
In this 30 minute webinar, we will explore the basic concept and structure of Metabase. Metabase is an open-source business analytical engine. Through easy integration with Koha and Aspen Discovery, Metabase can connect to multiple data sources including uploading statistiucs from third party vendors.
Libki Webinars
Libki at Your Library
Wednesday, February 26th 1:00 PM EST
Interested in learning more about Libki, the cross-platform Open Source computer reservation, time and print management system? Please join us for this 30-minute webinar where we will show off all the features of Libki including reservations, mobile printing, administration and more!
About Koha
Koha is the first open-source Integrated Library System (ILS). In use worldwide, its development is steered by a growing community of libraries collaborating to achieve their technology goals. Koha’s impressive feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs of its user base. It includes modules for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, reserves, patron management, branch relationships, and more.
Koha’s OPAC, circulation, management, and self-checkout interfaces are all based on standards-compliant World Wide Web technologies, HTML5, CSS, and Javascript, making Koha a truly platform-independent solution. Koha is distributed under the open-source General Public License (GPL). For more information about Koha, please visit http://koha-community.org.
About Aspen Discovery
Aspen is a full-featured Discovery System that integrates with e-content and other 3rd party providers, giving your patrons comprehensive access to all of your materials in one place. Aspen combines your library catalog with e-content, digital archives, and enrichment from all major third-party providers improves relevancy and ease of use, provides native reading recommendations, displays all formats of titles within one result (FRBR), and much more.
Aspen was created to give users an improved experience over other Discovery systems with less of an impact on library budgets. Aspen Discovery also includes a companion APP, Aspen LiDA, that gives your patrons an intuitive, user-friendly way to manage their own library experience. For more information about Aspen please visit https://bywatersolutions.com/projects/aspen-discovery.
About Metabase
Metabase allows users to explore multiple data sources with simple, intuitive controls that can generate powerful reports and stunning visualizations. Show your library's value to your stakeholders with interactive charts on public dashboards. Subscribe to reports and have them delivered to your inbox on your schedule. Automate actions using the Metabase API.
Metabase makes it easy to turn raw data into clear answers to real questions. Make data-driven decisions and move your library closer to your strategic goals. For more information about Metabase hosted and supported by ByWater Solutions, please visit https://bywatersolutions.com/products/metabase.
About Libki
Libki is a cross-platform PC reservation booking, time, and print management system designed to empower staff to aid patrons with access to computers on a network.
Libki is ideally suited for use in locations where a controlled computing environment is paramount such as public access systems, libraries, school computer laboratories, and more! It consists of two parts, the Libki server, and the Libki client. For more information about Libki, please visit https://libki.org.
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Jessica Zairo
Director of Library Sales & Outreach
ByWater Solutions
bywatersolutions.com
Phone:(888)900-8944
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