Nebraska Library Commission Training
Broadband Initiative Partners With Library Commission for Technology Training
The Nebraska Library Commission recently enhanced public computer access in 147 libraries across the state and then faced a challenge: New demands on library staff and volunteers to help patrons use the computers and the available technology. Now, in partnership with the Nebraska Broadband Initiative, new training will help library staff and patrons take full advantage of these resources.
These training workshops will focus on how broadband access can expand awareness of and opportunities to use technology tools. Sessions for library staff members are scheduled in Alliance, Atkinson, Kearney, Lincoln, Norfolk, North Platte and Omaha. Each location will host a monthly session, September through October.
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Technology for Librarians 101
These sessions will focus on key elements of operation and usage of computer software and broadband technology tools. The sessions will be led by Extension Educators and representatives of the Nebraska Library Commission. We invite you to share this information, especially the linked content and materials.
Session One
- Agenda
- Email Tips
- Tech 101 Cloud
- Computer Hardware
- Tech 101 Software Resources
- Computer Security Introduction
- Tech 101 Security
- Computer Security - Avoid Phishing Scams
- Computer Security - Avoid Viruses
- CompMore Computer Resource Linksuter Security - Password Management
- Public Access Computers
- PC Computer Resource Links
Session Two
- Agenda
- ISP Connections
- How to find your Internet provider and Take the Speed Test
- Mobile Pulse
- Web Browsers
- Social Media
- Anatomy of URL
- Google Guide
- Search Tips - General
- Additional Google Information
- Google Search Strategy
- eGovernment
- Photographs
Session Three
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