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Basic Computer Skills
Pathfinder

This page is designed as a resource guide for people who are not familiar with basic computer skills or who wish to strengthen their skills. Athol Public Library is pleased to be able to offer this site to assist our patrons in accessing the resources that are available in our library.

You can print this page for future reference. To view and print a page of useful resources available at Athol Public Library, click here.

Basic

Books Stuur, A. (2006). Windows XP for Seniors (L. Granger, G. Morris, and M. Vermeij, Trans.).  Netherlands: Visual Steps. (005.446 ST - OVERSIZE) Easy Computing for Seniors. (2004). Peachtree City, GA: Frank W Cawood and associates. (004.16 WO)

Videos Basic Computers. (2005). Eastlake, OH: Web Wise for Seniors [Video recording]. (DVD 570A-D) E-mail. (2005). Eastlake, OH: Web Wise for Seniors [Video recording]. (DVD 570G-H) The Internet. (2005). Eastlake, OH: Web Wise for Seniors [Video recording].  (DVD 570E-F)

Online Tools Mousercise! by the Palm Beach County Library System Keyboard Tutorial by Chris Rippel Introduction Presentation

More Practice

Catalogs Athol Public Library Catalog CWMARS Regional Catalog

Games AARP Games and Puzzles Bill's Games - a site full of online games

Skill Builders Tutorial for New Users by TLN Technology Mouse and Keyboard Tutorial by City of Mesa Library

In addition, click the topics on the left to obtain additional information on those specific classes. The Introduction to Computers Classes will cover these topics. If you would like to participate in these classes, go to the Calendar to enroll.

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