We all need a little help sometimes, especially with a moving target like technology. It’s all around us – there is no escaping it. Thankfully, the library is here to help you navigate this ever-changing landscape.
Self-Paced Learning and Help
Tech-Talk
If you like to learn at your own pace by watching videos, reading articles, or attending webinars, you’ll love our new Tech-Talk resource. If prompted, log in with the username and password (both are colonie) to unlock access to articles, videos, and webinars on a variety of subjects, including:
- Creativity and Design (Canva and other tools, general design principles)
- Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
- Microsoft Windows
- Mobile Devices
- Web Design
- Miscellaneous Web Tools
- and more!
Technology Help Webpage
The library maintains a Technology Help webpage with selected resources to help with your technology education needs. Links to Tech-Talk and similar resources are vetted and gathered in one place for your use.
Online Library Account Help Webpage and Video Playlist
Every library cardholder has access to an online account for managing their loans and wish lists, as well as paying fines or fees that may be blocking the use of their card for checkout. To learn what you can do with your online account, check out our Online Library Account Help page and/or our related Online Library Account video playlist on YouTube.
Learn at the Library
Classes
The library hosts classes on a variety of technology subjects. Class sizes are kept small to encourage questions and discussion. See upcoming technology classes
Individual Assistance
Sometimes what you need to learn can’t be covered in a group class or written tutorial. For those times, we offer 1 on 1 appointments with library staff and volunteers that can help address your individual tech needs. Please keep in mind these appointments have limited availability due to staff and space constraints. If you would like to make an individual appointment, please fill out our Individual Help Request Form.
Summary
The library provides help in a number of ways to accommodate different learning needs and styles. If you need help learning technology devices or concepts, check out our offerings. We’re here to help!
