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- EXPLORE resources and examples. Each topic page is divided into 2 sections: “Resources” and “Technology in Action.” Investigate a subject that interests you by browsing what others have posted. Click any topic listed above, or use the topic list on the right column of each page.
- SHARE by posting “Resources” you’ve found. “Resources” are links to online articles, journals, news, websites, media, or a links to resources that you created or compiled on your own. Postings here will go into the “Resources” section of the topic page. Click here to post a Resource.*
- SHOWCASE what you do or what you’ve done by posting to “Technology in Action.” “Technology in Action” are projects, programs, or services happening at your library or organization. Postings here will go into the “Technology in Action” section of the topic page. Click here to post your “Technology in Action.” *
- SUGGEST a new topic. Click here if you want to learn about a tech tool that is not yet listed in TechEx. You can also use this if you want to add a tool that does not fall into any of the eight categories above. We will review your submissions.
* log-in required to use these links.
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How do I navigate the TechEx pages?
Click any topic listed on the TechEx Home page, or use the topic list on the side column of each topic page to explore "Resources" and "Technology in Action" for each topic.
You can go back to the TechEx Home page in any of three ways:
- Click "TechEx" on the primary menu bar at the top of any TechEx page.
- Click on the text link under "TechEx Home" under "TechEx Topic Categories" in the side column.
- Or, click "LibraryLinkNJ TechEx" below the menu bar on any TechEx page.
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Can I see all TechEx items at once for quick scanning, or see summaries of each item for review without going to the full content page of each item?
To see TechEx items in a single list view:
- Go to the "All TechEx Items" page.
- You can also click on the last image block at the bottom of "Recent Posts" on the TechEx Home page.
- If you are in a topic category page or an individual item page, go to "TechEx Topic Categories" in the side column and then click "All Categories". There are a variety of filtering options there for your convenience.
To read brief summaries of TechEx items without going to the full content page of each item:
- Go to each topic category page.
- When an item interests you, click "Read more" to view the full content of the item.
Note: You do not have to log in to view any content or comments on TechEx, but you will have to log in to post content or to comment.
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What is the difference between "Resources" posts and "Technology in Action" posts?
- A “Resource” post can be an online article, a journal, news, a website, media, or a link to a resource that you created or compiled on your own. Resources can include how-tos, handouts, whitepapers -- any technology resource worth sharing!
- A “Technology in Action” post is about projects, programs, or services happening at your library or organization.
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How can I post a "Resource" or a "Technology in Action" item?
- Links to creating posts are on the TechEx Home page, bottom left.
- Also, you can find the links on the side column of each topic category page.
- You can also click here - “Post a Resource”.
- You can also click here - “Post a Technology in Action”.
Note: Log-in required to use these links.
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I am interested in a particular technology tool, but cannot find anything about it in TechEx. Also, how can I make a suggestion to add a new topic tool or category? I want to add a particular technology tool, but it doesn't fall into any of the eight categories listed on TechEx.
- Link to submitting a suggestion is on the TechEx Home page, bottom left.
- You can also find the link on the side column of each topic category page.
- You can also click here - "Suggest a New Topic".
Note: You don't need to log in to use the "Suggest a New Topic" link.
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How can I use filtering options to find the TechEx content I want?
On the “All TechEx Items” list page, you have four different filtering options:
- TechEx content type
- Topic Category
- Tags
- Title Keyword.
Both "Resource" and "Technology in Action" under “Type” are selected by default to display all items. You can check or uncheck either option.
Note: all four search options use “AND” as the search operator.
On a topic category page, e.g. Ebook Lending:
- Use “Filter by Tags” drop-down menu, or
- Click any tag in the tag cloud block in the side column. It will filter items within the topic category that you are currently in. The tag list only includes those that are currently in use.
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How can I add tags to my post? Can I create a new tag?
You can add existing tags to your post or create a new tag when you use the "Post a Resource" or "Post a Technology in Action".
- When you move your mouse in the text box and click, it will list all existing tags and you can select from the list.
- Or, begin typing in a tag. If it's already in our existing tags list, it will show up. Click to choose it.
- You should see the tag listed in the text box with a red ‘x’ next to it. Otherwise, it is not properly selected.
If you do not see a tag that you want to add on the existing list, you can create a new tag.
- Begin typing in a new tag and the pop-up text “The term [the tag you entered] will be added” will appear. Click it to add a new tag.
- You should see the tag listed in the text box with a red ‘x’ next to it. Otherwise, it is not properly added.
Repeat steps 1 and/or 2 to add more than one tag.
If you want to remove a tag, click the red “x” next to the tag you want to remove.
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Yes, you can!
- Log into your User Account.
- On a topic category page, click the “Add new comment” button at the bottom of the item you want to comment on.
- Or, on a full content item page, click the “Add new comment” text link at the bottom of the page.
- Add your comment and click "Save."
- You also have a “Preview” option before you click “Save” to complete.
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Can I edit or delete my comment or reply to a comment?
Yes, you can!
BUT - You cannot delete your comment. This is so that other users’ comments are not affected (if you delete your comment, it would delete any responses to it). If you want to remove your comment, please use the "edit" option, and see the instructions below.
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How do I edit my comment or reply to a comment?
- Log into your User Account.
- Go to the comment or the reply that you want to edit or remove.
- You have two options below your own comments and replies -- edit and reply.
- Click “edit.” Edit your comment and click “Save” at the bottom.
- If you want to delete your comment, replace your comment with "This comment has been deleted," and click "Save."
- You also have a “Preview” option before you click “Save” to complete.
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- Log into your User Account.
- Locate the comment post that you want to reply to.
- Click the “Reply” link below the comment post.
- Click “Save” to post your reply, or click “Preview” to review your reply before posting.
- After you review your reply, click “Save” to post your reply.
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