Science + Technology

Video courses are the fastest and easiest way to learn how to use a computer. Use the materials in this center to learn the basics of computers, from searching the Internet to using popular programs for word processing, creating spreadsheets and databases, implementing design, and more.

From the Public Library Association, DigitalLearn is an online hub for digital literacy support and training. It is a collection of self-directed tutorials in English and Spanish to increase digital literacy. The site also includes over 80 ready-to-use templates to teach computer and digital skills classes

Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. You can enroll in courses with your library card. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month.

Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, personal development, and more. Includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.

Northstar Digital Literacy is a self-directed assessment and learning tool that covers a variety of technology topics to improve user's digital literacy. It comes complete with short lessons and practice exercises to improve skills on a number of common computer topics: 

• Essential Computer Skills - Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS
• Essential Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs
• Using Technology in Daily Life - Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint.

Northstar is funded through a federal Institute of Museum and Library Services ARPA grant awarded by the State Library of Ohio.

Science Reference Source is a comprehensive database that provides easy access to many full-text science-oriented content. Designed to support the research needs of high school students and provide additional curriculum support for science teachers, this research tool contains reliable information from a variety of primary sources.