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Technology & Tutorials Resources

Baker's Dozen: Get a Taste of What's Cookin' on the Web

Pima County Public Library has online self-paced classes that will give you a taste of what you can do on the web!

Computer Applications


Akron-Summit County Public Library
Access to computer tutorials on how to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other special topics.

GCFLearnFree 
Provides computer and technology training. Learn about Computer Basics, Windows, the Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.

Microsoft Office Online
The official help and how-to site direct from Microsoft. It includes information and tips for all versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, and more.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Tutorials on using computer applications such as Word, Excel, Publisher, Web Publishing and more.

The Internet


Internet 101: Beginner's Handbook
From About.com, these tutorials will help you learn about the Internet, how to use favorites, provide searching tips and how to protect yourself from viruses.

Learn the Net
This site is widely acknowledged as one of the world's leading guides to the Internet and World Wide Web. Find out information on topics such as Surf the Web, E-mail, Social Network, Manage Media, E-Business and others.

Librarians' Internet Index 
A searchable, annotated subject directory of more than 14,000 Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their usefulness to users of public libraries.

Mouse Skills


Mouse Exercises
Senior Net's simple exercises to help you learn how to use a mouse.

Mouserobics
Central Kansas Library System's tutorial for learning how to use a mouse.

Mousing Around
The Palm Beach County Library System's tutorial to help beginning computer users become familiar with using a mouse.

Typing


Dance Mat Typing
BBC Home's interactive introduction to touch typing for children aged 7 – 11 years.

FreeTypingGame.net
Free typing games, lessons and tests. No download or registration required! 30 keyboarding lessons including homerow and realtime scoreboard.