Need assistance with technology? Our friendly staff is ready to help you during library hours.
Feel free to drop by the Tech Help Desk which is conveniently located near the internet row, where we offer access to computers, printers, scanners, and fax machines. We are also equipped with ADA devices to ensure accessibility for all patrons.
If you need more in-depth support, consider signing up for Tutor Time. These personalized, one-on-one appointments are available on Mondays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with each session lasting up to one hour. When you schedule your appointment, please let us know the specific topics you’d like assistance with. Sign up for a one hour time slot by visiting this page.
WNPL Tech Time Videos Available On YouTube:
- Broken Hearts & Empty Wallets: Online Dating Safety – Learn to identify and avoid fraudulent behavior in the online dating scene. This class includes resources for protecting yourself online in any situation.
- Introduction to Excel – This course covers spreadsheet construction and data entry, including creating simple tables and charts. Introduction to Excel and Excel tables handout.
- Introduction to Excel Formulas – Basic Excel Formulas & Functions – Join us for a tutorial on using formulas and functions in Excel. Introduction to Excel Formulas handout.
- Data Based: Free Online Education Resources @ WNPL – This course discusses subscription databases available for free with your WNPL card, including newspapers and online education resources.
- Google Drive Tools – Free, easy-to-use office productivity tools may sound too good to be true–but if you have a free Gmail account, then you already have access to Google Drive! In this episode, join us for a tour of several of these resources.
- 10 Tips for Using Microsoft Word – This class is an introduction to Microsoft Word 365, including basic formatting for documents.
- Using Libby for E-books & E-audiobooks – Learn how to check out digital E-books, E-audiobooks, and magazines from WNPL using Libby.
Want to learn more about computers and technology? Please visit our YouTube channel at WNPL Tech Time.
Here are the Computer Tutor’s handy guides that will help you become familiar with basic computer usage. These guides are available in PDF format only.
- Basic Word for Windows en español 2010
- Basic Word for Windows 2013
- Cut the Cable Essentials
- Intro to Excel 2013
- Excel and Excel Tables
- Excel Formulas
- Genealogy
- Hoopla Instructions
- Hoopla en español
- Illinois Legal Forms
- Kanopy
- Libby & Libbyapp.com
- Libby en español
- Online Privacy
- PressReader
- Teach Yourself Just About Anything