Starting Points: Guide to Computers

Nonfiction   l   Videos  l   Additional Material  l    Web Sites
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Nonfiction - 3rd Floor  

Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers - 004 Nor

Computers Simplified - 004.16 McF

The Complete Guide to Understanding and Using the Internet - 004.6 Bir

                                   
The Internet for Dummies Quick Reference - 004.6 Lev
                                   

Internet and Email for Seniors: With Windows XP - 004.6 Stu                                            

Windows XP for Seniors - 005.446 Stu                                                                                  
 

Degunking Windows - 005.4469 Bal                                                                                      

Faster Smarter Microsoft Windows XP - 005.4469 Bot                                                       

How to Use Microsoft Windows XP - 005.4469 Gle                                                             

Easy Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition - 005.4469 OHa                                                        

Windows Vista for Dummies - 005.4469 Rat 

Windows XP for Dummies - 005.4469 Rat     

Introducing Microsoft Windows Vista - 005.4469 Sta

Videos - 3rd Floor

Intermediate Computers for Seniors and Kids of All Ages - Video 004.16 Int        

Beginner’s video guide to home computers - Video 004.16 Beg      

Computer & Internet: Step by Step: for Beginners  - DVD 004.16 Com                 

  

Finding Additional Material

Dewey Decimal browsing numbers: 616.722
In addition to reference books, you may want to search for other books and materials (videos, audiobooks, etc.) on your topic. The best way to find good sources of information is to do a subject search in our Library catalog. You can access the Library catalog from the Library or from your home computer by going to our Web page (www.wppl.org), then to Search Our Catalog.  A good subject heading for this topic is arthritis.

eBooks
Visit EBSCOhost to search the collection of thousands of eBooks the Library has to offer. Library card required. Contact a reference librarian for additional details.

Articles
The following sources can be used to find magazine articles dealing with your topic:

·            The Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature - Adult Reference  R 050 R
       Search for articles on a subject within any given year.

       EBSCOhost and Infotrac Onefile  - Access from the Library or at home using your library card
       number at www.wppl.org.  Search for full-text articles in these online databases using your choice of keywords. You can limit the search to a
       certain year or even a certain magazine.

Web Sites

AARP’s Learning and Technology Guides: Informative articles offer help with computer-related issues such as recovering lost work, learning the Windows Desktop, and using music software programs like iTunes.             
    

About.com’s Internet for Beginners I: About.com’s thorough, multilinked site includes Internet 101, Search Engines, Netiquette, Meeting People Online, and info about Viruses, Email, and much more.                
    
How to Buy a PC in 2008: Tips and suggestions for the successful purchase of a home computer.              

     
Computer Software & Internet Tutorials: Detailed tutorials on using various Windows programs and the Internet.  
          
Help With PCs: Includes free online Course, Dictionary, Tips & Tricks, a question and answer forum; and many more.   

    
A Plain English Internet Glossary: Simple definitions for technological terms.  See also Help With PCs Dictionary.

Wired Guide: What’s a Blog, How Do I Cut and Paste, How Do I Open My Email Attachment, and more.                        

  **The Library also offers a collection of computer-related sites on its website.  Go to (www.wppl.org), then to Reference Resources, then Good Websites, then click on Computers & Technology.** 

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