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Starting
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| F I N D I N G B O O K S
& O T H E R L I B R A R Y M A T E R I A L S/
Dewey Decimal browsing numbers:
004
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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 - Search Our Catalog - in the upper right hand.
A
good subject
heading for this topic is computers.
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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. Search
for employment
and career books by the following categories: subject,
title, author. See a reference librarian for more detail.
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The following sources can be used to find magazine articles dealing
with your topic:
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The Readers’ Guide to
Periodical Literature - Adult Reference
R 050 R
Search for articles on a subject within any given year.
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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. |
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| W E B S I T E S
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Buying a Computer
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Tips from the Federal Consumer Information Center. |
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Dave’s Guide to Buying a Home Computer |
Buying a home PC or
notebook. |
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General Introduction to the Internet |
Links to Bare Bones 101, Beginners’ Central, and other
helpful sites, search tips and strategies.
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Internet for Beginners |
Internet 101, Search
Engines 101, Browser Tips, Email Handbook, Downloading, eBay 101,
& much more. |
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Help With PCs |
Includes free online Courses, Dictionary, Tips & Tricks, a
question and answer forum, and more. |
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A Plain English Internet Glossary |
Simple definitions for technological terms. |
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See also, the Library's
Internet Sites
- Computers and Technology.
For additional
information, please see a reference librarian. sk 4/3/06
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