Recent changes in the General Handbook, 33.10 allow stake presidencies and bishoprics to call one or more technology specialists to serve at the stake and ward level.
Ward Technology Specialist
Ward technology specialists may be men, women, or youth. They serve under the direction of the ward executive secretary. Their responsibilities can include the following:
- Teach members how to access and use Church media, apps, and other technology tools, including FamilySearch.
- Support leaders and teachers who use technology tools to fulfill their callings.
- Manage streaming of meetings and classes for those who cannot attend.
Ward technology specialists receive support and training from stake technology specialists.
Stake Technology Specialists
Stake technology specialists may be men, women, or youth. They serve under the direction of the stake clerk. In addition to the duties outlined above, stake technology specialists have the following responsibilities for managing Church computers in the stake, including those in family history centers:
- Take direction from the stake presidency about placing, sharing, reassigning, and scheduling all stake computers.
- Maintain a current inventory of all computer hardware in the stake, with serial numbers, models, capacities, and physical locations.
- Ensure that (1) computers, software, and confidential information are secure, (2) data files are backed up regularly, and (3) backup files are stored away from the building (see 33.8 and 33.9).
- Be familiar with the general policies for Church computers in 38.8.10. Be familiar with guidelines for obtaining and managing Church computers. These guidelines are available from Church headquarters or the area office. They provide information about matters such as hardware and software, internet connections, repairs, disposal of computers, stolen or damaged computers, security, and use by members.
As needed, stake technology specialists coordinate the work of ward technology specialists and provide training.
Stake technology specialists have access to manage the following tools in order to support meetinghouses used by multiple wards or branches:
- tm.ChurchofJesusChrist.org
- meet.ChurchofJesusChrist.org
- webcast.ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Changes in Calling Titles
Two stake callings have been renamed in Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR). The stake or district assistant clerk—technology specialist (STS) and the assistant technology specialist (ATS) will now both be known as technology specialists (TS).
Hi,
I was wondering if there is an email for computer tech specialist.
I am an assist. stake tech specialist or asst. stake clerk. I fix computers at the stake and Fhc.
Thank you,
Bro. rokck
Hello, I’m a ward clerk and Emergency Preparedness committee member. I am looking for a way to create a a high resolution file of my ward boundaries map including a dot for each household like we see on our LDS Tools app or the Ward Directory and Map. I then plan to take the file to a professional print shop where we can create a large map approximately 6ft high and 4ft wide so we can show detailed classifications of our ward members relative to their needs or resources relevant to emergencies like forest fires, floods, earthquakes, etc. Any ideas how to create such a file?
Here are the steps: (1) Log in to ChurchofJesusChrist.org. (2) In the top right corner next to your picture, click Tools and then Ward Directory and Map. (2) Print the map, but rather than sending it to your printer, choose Save as PDF. (3) Take the PDF to your printer.