Computer Help

Are you new to the computer?  Want to brush up on your skills?  There are a variety of resources available to you. 

To get you started, we have listed several below.

 

 

The Library

We have books to help you learn about computers.  Search our catalog or look for them in the 004-005 sections in the non-fiction.  Ask the staff for help, if desired.

Volunteer Computer Tutor

Not only do we offer great resources, but we also offer personalized instruction.  We have a special volunteer who is willing to sit down with you, one-on-one, at the library, and walk you through whatever computer issues you may have.  Contact us to schedule an appointment.

 

 

Online Practice

 

Goodwill Community Foundation

http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computers

Free tutorials about a variety of computer applications (plus reading and math).

 

Pasco County Libraries

These libraries have published a series of video tutorials to help you use the computer and internet:

  • The first chapter of the Pasco County Library System Basic Skills Tutorial reviews the components of a computer such as the screen, keyboard, and mouse.  Length (6:02)
  • The second chapter of the Pasco County Library System Basic Skills Tutorial demonstrates how to use Internet Explorer to browse the Web.  Length (1:44)
  • The third chapter of the Pasco County Library System Basic Skills Tutorial provides a few tips for completing online forms.  Length (6:35)
  • The fourth chapter of the Pasco County Library System Basic Skills Tutorial explains with the importance of user names and passwords.  Length (1:58)
  • The fifth chapter of the Pasco County Library System Basic Skills Tutorial explains how to print pages from the Internet.  Length (1:11)
  • The sixth chapter of the Pasco County Library System Basic Skills Tutorial is the final chapter and summarizes the skills provided in Chapters 1-5.  It also provides more information about developing your computer skills.  Length (:54)

 

Mouse Exercises

 

Online Forms: Practice

 

Typing Lessons

 

 

Classes

 

Lake City Public Library offers free computer classes, Tuesdays at 11am.  Topics range from basic concepts to job searching.  No registration required.

The library is also offering a series of laptop classes.  To learn more about these, call 865-426-6762.

 

Knox County Public Library offers a variety of computer workshops at the main library and the Burlington branch.  Check their calendar online.  Workshops are free, but registration is required.  Call the library (525-5431 or 215-8723) to register, as early as one week prior to the event.