Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101
courtesy of Jan Smith, computer literacy instructor
Jan's Computer Basics introduces how technology works, such as Lesson 5 "Output" on printer types. Tutorials are also available.

CNS Online Help Documentation
courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Nice tip sheets enable beginning and experienced users to quickly learn effective skills. Staff at non-profit organizations can seek permission to use the documentation for training activities.

http://www.lynda.com/ ($)
Subscribe to excellent online video tutorials and online courses. Choose from software and design topics by subject, product, or vendor. Many free movies available to try before you buy.

Digital image facts

Digital Image File Types Explained
courtesy of Rick Matthews, Wake Forest University

Digital Imaging Tutorial
about preservation standards, courtesy of Cornell University, 2003

DVD facts

DVD Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)
courtesy of Jim Taylor

Equipment and software evaluation

www.cnet.com Product reviews and prices, software downloads, and tech news.

Consumer Reports ($)

Search for equipment at Web site. Some articles are free. Some refer to magazine issues, which are on the library shelves.
Refer to Buyers Guide Ref HC 79 C66

www.retrevo.com/ "the ultimate electronic marketplace" has informative reviews, often with details about technology.

wize.com Unbiased product ranking based on expert and user reviews

Microsoft Office

use the library catalog to Browse Subjects A-Z for for books and audiovisuals about "Microsoft Access" ,"Microsoft PowerPoint", etc.
see free tutorials at Microsoft Office Online "Training"
see Microsoft's Keyboard Assistance shortcuts for the Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, Windows, and Internet Explorer, plus other tips.
see many levels of Microsoft Office training at sources in the Best Tutorials list.

Poster production

How to Create a PDF Poster File from a PowerPoint Poster File (PDF, 144Kb, 4 pages)
courtesy of University of California, Davis

PowerPoint Tips
courtesy of Stanford University

Makesigns.com
Graphicsland offers advice, a PowerPoint tutorial, templates, and service by mail for scientific and research poster production.

Scanning

A Few Scanning Tips
courtesy of Wayne Fulton

For comprehensive detail, see the book in our library.

Security

make sure your home computer and personal laptops are protected with anti-virus software
keep the anti-virus software updated weekly
use free information on the Internet:
ConsumerSearch "Fast Answers: Best Anti-Virus Software"
"Security software" in Consumer Reports 2010 June;75(6):28-29. Compares convenience and features of free and paid programs.

Spybot from Safe-Networking.org
Free download with option to contribute to the cause.

Send large files that are too large for e-mail

Services that transfer files:

Services that store files:

Web design

See also sites in Best Tutorials list.
http://www.thesitewizard.com/

Technology for library staff

Life Chiropractic College West offers reimbursement for successful completion of job-related coursework.

Qualifications for staff development funds: full-time employment, two years of continuous service; courses related to job duties. Maximum reimbursement of $800 per year for cost of courses and books only. Up to 75% reimbursement for grade of A. Requires copies of report card and receipts.

The following training resources are low-cost or free of charge.

InfoPeople Webcasts live + archived at http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list/archived

InfoPeople Workshops online + in person listed at
http://www.infopeople.org/workshop

Library Success: a Best Practices Wiki http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Main_Page

SirsiDynix Institute live + archived at http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/archive.php

TechSoup Learning Center
http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/

WebJunction E-learning Clearinghouse http://www.webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=11446

Library Quick Links