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 Starting Points: Guide to Computers (for Beginners)
 REFERENCE BOOKS - Available for your use in the library, these books cannot be checked out.    
004 Nor Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers
004.16 McF Computers Simplified
004.6 Bir The Complete Guide to Understanding and Using the Internet
004.6 Stu Internet and Email for Seniors: With Windows XP
005.446 Stu  Windows XP for Seniors
005.4469 Bal Degunking Windows      
005.4469 Bot  Faster Smarter Microsoft Windows XP
005.4469 Gle  How to Use Microsoft Windows XP
005.4469 OHa  Easy Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition
005.4469 Rat Windows Vistas for Dummies
005.4469 Rat Windows XP for Dummies
005.4469 Sta Introducing Microsoft Windows Vista
VIDEOS
Video 004.16 Beg Beginner's Video Guide to Home Computers
DVD 004.16 Com Computer & the Internet: Step by Step - for Beginners
Video 004.16 Int Intermediate Computers for Seniors and Kids of All Ages
Video 004.67 Com Computers for Seniors – the Video Guide to E-mail & the Internet
FINDING BOOKS AND OTHER LIBRARY MATERIALS/ Dewey Decimal browsing numbers: 004 & 005
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’s online catalog from the Library or home by going to our Web page (www.wppl.org), then to Search Our Catalog.  A good subject heading for this topic is computers. 
eBOOKS
You may also want to check out the collection of thousands of online books (eBooks) the Library has to offer located on the Web site www.netlibrary.com. Initially, you must open an account from Library computer terminals, but you will then be able to use the account from home as well.  See a reference librarian for more details.
FINDING 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 on these online databases using your choice of keywords. You can limit your search to a certain year or even a certain magazine.
WEBSITES
AARP's Learning & Technology Guides

Informative articles offer help with computer-related issues such as recovering lost work, learning Windows Desktop, and using music software programs like iTunes.

About.com's Internet for Beginners I 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 Courses, Dictionary, Tips & Tricks, a question and answer forum, and more.
A Plain English Internet Glossary Simple definitions for technological terms.
Wired Guide What’s a Blog, How do I Cut and Paste, How do I Open My Email Attachment, and more.

See also, the Library's Computers & Technology links.


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Updated: February 26, 2008

 

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