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Maximizing Library Productivity With a Year-End Tech Refresh
As the year winds down, it's the perfect time for libraries to reflect on how their technology supports or hinders their daily operations. Modernizing tech isn’t just a "nice-to-have" — it’s essential for libraries striving to meet patron needs, streamline workflows,...
Holiday Travel Cybersecurity: Essential Tips to Stay Safe
The holiday season is a time for joy, travel, and reuniting with loved ones. But it’s also a prime opportunity for hackers to target travelers who may be distracted by holiday plans. From phishing attacks to compromised public WiFi networks, cybercriminals have plenty...
Boost Collaboration: Microsoft Teams for Your Library
Adapting to the ever-changing needs of library operations requires tools that are efficient, secure, and user-friendly. For Greenwood Public Library (GPL), transitioning to Microsoft Teams from platforms like Google and Trillian was a step toward better communication...
Holiday Shopping Safety: Six Common Scams and How to Avoid Them
As we approach the holiday season, a time filled with festive shopping and exciting deals, it's also the prime hunting ground for cybercriminals. According to the Federal Trade Commission, shopping scams were among the most widespread fraud types in the U.S. last...
Enhance Safety with AVC Technology and Security Cameras
Beyond Books: Enhance Safety and Community Support Culver Union Township Public Library (CUTPL) was established in 1915, and the first security cameras were invented in 1926 (albeit as classified military technology). So, what do libraries and security cameras have in...
AI on the Horizon: Opportunities and Challenges for Indiana Libraries
By Matt Enis, Adapted by AVC Technology Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries, and the library sector is no exception. Richard Baldwin, an economist from the Geneva Graduate Institute, encapsulates the current sentiment: “AI won’t take your job....