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There have only been a few responses and they are similar. I have posted the responses below, thank you to everyone who emailed me. The consensus seems to be using an external HD is the one solution to being able to back up your files, have them readily at hand, and carry them from place to place. Most everyone commented on the problems of duplication. Apparently, digital data is a difficult to keep as regular old paperwork. Does anyone still use File 13? //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// I have also started using flash drives to store all of my files, photos, etc. Even back up the collection/inventory on a flash drive these days. my IT guy recommended the SanDisc and now i have 3 of them (each 2 G) Duplication is a problem, but i designated each flash drive for a different function (personal, school, photos) and then have tried to be disciplined about updating the files when modifications are made. This forced me to weed through a lot of my electronic files - i was surprised how much i was able to purge. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// I've had the same problems, Lisa. I've seen portable USB hard drives in the advertisements lately. They hold 60 Gigabytes, some of the spendier ones probabaly hold even more. I don't know anyone who uses one, but they might be worth looking in to. Good luck! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// I use files for each subject I teach in the library... and then inside I divide those folders by grade level. I was so frustrated when I created something at home and then needed it at school and vice-versa that I ended up buying a USB portable hard-drive. I now backup my home and school computers on the portable hard-drive and take it back and forth with me each day. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// I have also struggled with this issue and lately have been using my gmail account and Google docs and spreadsheets so that I can access my files from anywhere. With gmail, you get 1 gig of storage space so I e-mail myself lesson plans and then label them lessons-then topic. If you would like a gmail account, I can send you an invitation (this used to be the only way to obtain one although it may have changed now). I believe you have to have a gmail account to use their docs and spreadsheets service, but both of these work very much like Microsoft's version only the docs are stored on the web so you can access them from anywhere and you can also choose to share a doc with someone to "collaborate" on a document. Recently, I saw a write up on about.com about free storage sites on the web (http://websearch.about.com/od/web20/a/online-storage.htm ). I haven't yet tried any of these services but this could also help. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Thanks again to all who responded. Lisa Hunt School Library Media Specialist, elementary National Board Certified Teacher Moore, OK lisa3moon@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------