Technology Resources
Consult with a member of our professional staff to get the help you need with today’s handheld devices, apps, and computers. We stay on top of the latest developments so you don’t have to. Book a session with one of our experts today.
The Library’s subscription to LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) brings you a great selection of professional-quality online training courses. Whether you need to learn about Adobe Photoshop or LinkedIn, the Library has you covered with Lynda.com.
If you want to spread your creative wings, we have the tools to help. Our studio mic, music keyboard, photo scanners, graphics tablet, and iMac loaded with FinalCut Pro and the Adobe Creative Suite will help you make your best ideas real. We also have video conversion equipment so you can transfer your VHS home movies onto DVD.
Computer Resources
The Library has both Mac and Windows computers available for public use. Standard Microsoft Office software is installed on computers.
The Library will print your 3-D design on a Dremel 3D45 printer free of charge. For more info click “3-D Printing”
Technology Events
Technology Links
A series of brief videos by librarian, MIke Oetting, which give you a short run down on technology products and services.
A well-respected technology blog, Engadget covers a lot of ground. News items and stories are categorized (e.g. Reviews, Culture, etc.) for easy retrieval.
If your computing interests lie on the Apple side of the spectrum, you can do no better than Macsurfer for daily updates to news and reviews on everything in the Mac and iOS world.
An excellent and accessible tech news and review site, TheVerge.com has an easy to use navigation system to drill down to the precise type of information you need (e.g. Tech/Virtual Reality, Reviews/Tablets).
A great review aggregator, Consumersearch scours the internet looking for reviews of products. When they have information from enough sources, they create reports. Their coverage of tech products and services is quite good (e.g. external hard drives, dating sites, and cell phone plans), though they cover a range of products.