Items tagged "digital literacy"

Tips for Helping Someone Learn to Use Technology

“Isn’t everybody on the Internet?” Nobody thinks that anymore, right? The numbers support what I imagine many of us are finding in our daily conversations with family, friends, and neighbors — when it comes to technology, access and know-how are not universal, and technology is unevenly distributed across society. A crisis as extreme as the […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/tips-for-helping-someone-learn-to-use-technology/

Hey Virtual Party People!

Well folks, I think we’re probably all in agreement that staying at home is getting a tad stale. I’m the first person to admit that I normally adore my alone time; I often crave a quiet night in after a busy day at the library. That said, I am equal parts comfy-pants lady and…possibly the […]

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COVID-19 Resources: Digital Literacy During Social Distancing

For those of us who have the means and skills to use technology at home, these tools have become one of our best defenses against loneliness and isolation during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The internet is the place where many of us get up-to-the-minute news and information, access resources that we need to live well, and […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/covid-19-resources-digital-literacy-during-social-distancing/

Computer Help: One-on-One Assistance

Get computer questions answered! Staff can provide assistance whether you need help using Microsoft Office, creating an email account, searching the internet, or using an eReader. This service is by appointment only. Ask a librarian or call 412-761-3730 to make an appointment.

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/computer-help-one-on-one-assistance-3/2020-03-02/

Computer Help: One-on-One Assistance

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TAC Afternoon: Cricut Cutter

As part of our new series of adult programming, CLP-West End will be offering 4 TAC (Tech Arts & Crafts) Afternoons this year on the 4th Saturday of the month! This is a great opportunity to become more familiar with various forms of technology in a relaxed environment, while making music or a fun craft! […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/tac-afternoon-cricut-cutter/

Creating Access and Building Digital Literacy Awareness

The ways we gather, store and understand information are moving further into digital spaces. It is essential that we are providing access to, and creating the foundational skills necessary for, children to navigate these spaces. The BLAST (Bringing Libraries and Schools Together) team has been working to ensure that access to digital spaces remains equitable within library services.

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/creating-access-and-building-digital-literacy-awareness/