The South Dakota State Library provides WhoFi software to help public libraries manage programs, meeting spaces, WiFi usage, and annual reporting. Contact the State Library Data Coordinator to enroll.
WiFi Analytics tracks wireless usage, visitor trends, and peak times while protecting patron privacy. It provides consistent data for the Public Libraries Survey and helps libraries understand how their spaces are used.
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Community Calendar is an event management tool that lets libraries post events, collect registrations, send reminders, and track attendance. Libraries can embed the calendar on their websites so patrons can view and register online.
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Question Sets is a centralized tool for collecting and reporting library data aligned with the Public Libraries Survey. It helps libraries organize statistics and build custom data-collection forms when needed.
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Spaces is an online meeting-room reservation system that prevents double bookings and provides usage reports for planning and advocacy. Patrons can request rooms directly through the tool.
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Funding for this program is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the South Dakota State Library.
Shawn Behrends