Patrons may wish to learn at their own pace, on their own computers or on the library's computers. The following tutorials will help them to learn new skills, brush up on old ones, or find ideas for how they can better engage with, and be successful in, the digital world.
Information Literacy: Finding, Evaluating, and Using Information
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- Information Literacy Tutorials (Videos)
Series of videos created by librarians at Pima Community College: series introduction (overview), selecting a topic, types of information sources, library and library websites, using a library catalog, locating materials in the library, online reference databases, online periodical databases, browsing and searching the web, evaluating information sources, plagiarism and citation styles
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Using Computers and Devices
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- Basic Computer Skills (Connecticut Distance Learning)
Includes using a mouse and keyboard, finding and opening files, copying and pasting
- Use a Computer to Do Almost Anything (DigitalLearn)
- Computer Basics (GCF LearnFree.org)
Lessons, Interactives (connecting cables, using a mouse), Extras (articles and more), Videos
Covers introduction to computers; desktops, laptops and mobile devices, getting started, doing more (computer safety and maintenance, troubleshooting)
- New User Tutorial
How to use a mouse, and other basics--for those who have never used a computer before. You may need to navigate to the tutorial and point out the "Enter" button, but the tutorial will take it from there.
- Basic curriculum (The Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum)
Features a course that speaks about computers in society, and how to use a mouse and keyboard. Microsoft products featured/shown.
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Using the Internet
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- Intro to E-mail (DigitalLearn)
What email is, how to set up an account, how to reply to and send emails, and more. Includes handout
- Basic Search (DigitalLearn)
Learn about search engines and how to search the World Wide Web, as as some advanced searching tools. Includes handout.
- Internet Basics (GCF LearnFree.org)
Lessons, Interactives, Extras (articles and more), Videos
Series of tutorials on Internet 101, Explorer 8, Chrome, Internet Safety, Internet Safety for Kids, Facebook, Google, Firefox, blogs, e-mail
- Basic Skills for the World Wide Web (Connecticut Distance Learning)
Opening a web page, following links, scrolling through pages, using back button, basic searching, printing a page
- Mastering Basic E-Mail Skills (Connecticut Distance Learning)
Sending and receiving messages, attaching a file
- Standard curriculum (Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum) Video
Features five courses, using Microsoft products: computer basics, using the Internet and productivity programs (Microsoft products); security and privacy; and digital lifestyle. Each of the courses has 3 versions, each using screenshots from different versions of Windows and Microsoft Office.
- Advanced curriculum (Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum) Video
Features four courses: creating e-mail account, creating a resume, searching on the World Wide Web, and social networking. Microsoft products are heavily featured.
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Social Media
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- Social Media (GCF LearnFree.org)
Lessons, Interactives, Extras (articles and more), Videos
Facebook, LinkedIn, Skype, Twitter, Chat, Pinterest, Blog Basics
- Common Craft videos
Short videos that introduce and describe various tools, including social media.
- Social Media for Beginners (Queens Library)
pdf tutorial to introduce Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, tumblr, YouTube, Pinterest, GoodReads
(More of their social media tutorials, including those for specific tools can be found at:
https://www.queenslibrary.org/services/computers-wifi/social-media-tutorials )
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Safety and Privacy
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- Internet Safety (GCF LearnFree.org)
Lessons, Interactives, Extras (articles and more), Videos
Passwords, e-mail scams and spam, browsing safely, protecting financial transactions, social network safety, cyber harassment and stalking
- Internet Safety for Kids (GCF LearnFree.org)
Lessons, Interactives, Extras (articles and more), Videos
Teaching kids about online safety, cyberbullying, using social networks safely, filesharing
- Google Digital Literacy Tour
iKeepSafe and Google teamed up to develop curricula to teach what it means to be responsible digital citizens. The site includes videos (in English and Spanish) on Detecting Lies and Staying True; Playing and Staying Safe Online, Staying Safe on YouTube, and Steering Clear of Cyber Tricks.
- Think B4U
Series of screen tutorials that encourage parents, students, and educators to think before they...share, respond, act, search, send, step, text, buy, multi-task
- Google Safety Center
Advice on keeping safe online. It's focused on things like privacy settings, search filters, and Android app management. It includes suggestions for talking to kids about responsible behavior online.
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