The Library Commission has expanded Learning Express Library Resources to include basic computing courses!

Learning Express Computing basics online courses guide computer novices, step-by-step, through the fundamentals of using a computer and going online. This new service includes:

• Seventeen courses covering the fundamentals of computers and the Internet, from powering on and working from the desktop.
• Self-paced multimedia experience with narration, illustrations and demonstrations make grasping fundamental computing concepts easy.
• Information is presented in an easy-to-understand format so even those technically adverse can feel at ease.
• Accessible from any computer, 24 x 7

The getting started with computers sessions include:

• Roles of a computer
• Personal computer fundamentals
• Windows 7 basics
• Customizing windows and your desktop
• Application basics
• Saving and finding files
• Web browsing
• Printing
• Maintenance and security

 The getting started with using the Internet sessions include:

• What is the Internet?
• Surfing the Internet
• Using Internet search tools
• Using email, chat, and Internet phone services
• Using blogs, newsgroups, and other topic-based communities
• Using Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
• Using web tools
• Protecting yourself online

 To use this services, go to WVInfoDepot.org and click on the Learning Express Library button.