Continuing the Conversation: Using Google Apps for a More Efficient Library

We just wrapped up the first session of the ALA TechSource Workshop Using Google Apps for a More Efficient Library with Suzann Hollland. Whether you attended or not, feel free to join the discussion in the comments area!

The Preliminary Readings from Today’s Event

• Comparing Google Apps versions
  http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/index.html
• Reasons to use Google Apps rather than regular Gmail http://lifehac.kr/icF0E6
• An overview of the Getting Things Done workflow.  Many of the strategies presented in this webinar are inspired by David Allen’s work. http://bit.ly/ZqQIo
• You can use Greasemonkey to wrangle Google Apps interfaces to your liking, rather than forcing yourself to conform to the standard interfaces. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greasemonkey
• A text expansion utility is highly recommended to save time.  You’ll find it especially helpful as you unleash the hidden power of your Gmail filters. http://lifehac.kr/9npiJ8

Resources from Today’s Event

• Gmail: mail.google.com/
• Google Voice: https://www.google.com/voice
• Google Docs: docs.google.com
• Google Calendars: www.google.com/calendar
• iGoogle: www.google.com/ig
• Google Groups: groups.google.com
• Google Reader: www.google.com/reader

Suzann’s Slides
Meet Google Apps: Beyond G-mail with Suzann Holland