Resources for Building Computer Skills

For Patrons or Library Staff

• Computer Tutorials from Goodwill Community Foundation
  https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/subjects/tech/
  Goodwill has a great site, with tutorials for tech and non-tech skills. It does an especially good job with software (MS Office, browsers) and Windows.
• Internet and Computer Tutorials from Techboomers
  https://techboomers.com/
  Targeting seniors and technology novices, Techboomers offers tutorials for all kinds of specific topics, from devices (iPads and Android), to apps (Instagram and Skype), to websites (Ebay and YouTube).
• Udemy
  Features 20,000 video-based classes about all kinds of subjects, particularly technology topics.
  Login through your local library's link, or by going to https://vtonlinelib.org/.

Specifically for Library Staff

• You Can Do IT Basic Library Technology from the Texas State Library
  This series of videos covers the basics of computer software, hardware, and networking at a library. Videos are short (10-15 minutes), and are lead by tech trainer Carson Block.
  • Hardware and Software (9 short videos) -
  • - Networking (8 short videos)
• Digital Literacy Training Toolkit from the Texas State Library
  https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/AEL/LandLtoolkit
  This toolkit offers a comprehensive curriculum for digital literacy, and is useful whether you want to offer a series of courses, a single class, or are just looking for some ideas. Topics build from computer and internet basics, to Word and Excel, to job searching
• Working with Internet Beginners from the Community College of Vermont
  https://libraries.vermont.gov/sites/libraries/files/InitiativesProjects/WorkingWithInternetBeginners.pdf
  Put together in 2014, this offers a plan for a class on computer basics.
• Digital Learn from the Public Library Association
  https://digitallearn.org/
  This site offers a number of short activities for new computer users, with topics such as using a PC, intro to email, online scams, creating resumes, and working with Microsoft Word.
• Basic IT Tips for Library Directors from the Vermont Department of Libraries
  https://libraries.vermont.gov/sites/libraries/files/Services/Director_IT_Advice.pdf
  A quick summary of tips for library directors who are new to IT.
• Tech Tools with Tine from the Texas State Library
  https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/webinars/techtools.html
  Archived webinars on specific topics (YouTube, LinkedIn, security, etc…) that target at Library Staff.